Dementia Capability Training Moves Online

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On November 1 and 4, MNRAAA is hosting an online Dementia Capability training for 16 caregiver consultants in our 27-county service area. Caregiver consultants help caregivers develop strategies to achieve a balanced lifestyle that enhances their ability to provide good care and manage their well-being. This will be the first time this training is offered in a virtual format.

Dementia Capability training is part of the professional standards that caregiver consultants in Minnesota need to complete. Heidi Haley-Franklin delivers the training, MSW, LICSW, the Vice President of Programs at the MN ND chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association and Dr. Terry Barclay, the Director of the Neuropsychology Department at HealthPartners and Regions Hospital in St. Paul and Research Investigator with HealthPartners Center for Memory and Aging and the Institute for Medical Research.

The training will help participants recognize common dementia syndromes, learn to administer several cognitive screening tools, develop practical plans to support individuals with dementia and their families, and learn strategies for partnering with the medical community to provide good dementia care.

The topics covered in two half-day training sessions include Recent Alzheimer’s Research and Emerging Therapies, Identification of Dementia Subtypes, Appropriate Activities for Each Stage of the Disease, Communication and Behavior Management, Cognitive Screening Tools and Practice, Care Planning, Case Studies, and Navigating the Medical Community. MNRAAA is excited to pilot this training online.

Caregiver consultants are attending from the following organizations: A.C.E of Southwest MN, Adara Home Health, CCM Health, Granite Falls Living At Home Block Nurse Program, Grove City Area Care Living At Home Program, Interfaith Caregivers, Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota, Prairie Five Community Action Council, Inc, VINE Faith in Action, and Waseca Area Caregiver Services.

To find a caregiver consultant near you, call the Senior LinkAge Line at 800-333-2433.

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Request for Public Review and Comment on the 2022 Older Americans Act Funding Proposal

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In accordance with the Older Americans Act (Section 315(c)(1)), the Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging is soliciting the views of older adults, providers and other stakeholders on two parts of its 2022 funding proposal to the Minnesota Board on Aging.
Wednesday July 14, 2021
9:00 AM 
  • Plans for Program Development and Coordination Activities funded under Title III-B (Supportive Services.) Download summary (pdf).
  • Strategy for cost-sharing related to supportive, health promotion and caregiver support services. Download summary (pdf).
MNRAAA will be developing and implementing programs for individuals age 60 years and older and their caregivers in the Southwest region of Minnesota. This public hearing meeting is an opportunity for the community to provide input for the plan.

 

Public Hearing
Individuals may give oral testimony at the Public Hearing to be held virtually on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at 9:00 AM. Testimony is limited to five minutes per person. RSVP to eschott@mnraaa.org by 4:30 PM on Monday, July 12, 2018 to to submit your written comments or to register your intent to speak at the hearing.
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October 2020 MNRAAA news is Available

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MNRAAA news  Volume XI – Issue III

Read the MNRAAA news in it’s entirety…(Read the PDF)

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Helping Older Adults Master Aging in Madelia

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Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging in partnership with the Madelia Community Hospital Foundation, is pleased to announce that we are the first in the area to offer an innovative new ten-session health and wellness program to area community members 55 and over. The Aging Mastery Program® (AMP) was developed by the National Council on Aging (NCOA) and has been successful at helping older adults build their own playbook for aging well.

This is a wonderful opportunity for older adults to participate in, and reap the benefits of, this cutting edge program. We are currently recruiting 20 adults, ages 55 + to participate in the ten-session educational program.

AMP is a fun, innovative, and person-centered education program that empowers participants to embrace their gift of longevity by spending more time each day doing things that are good for themselves and for others. The program encourages mastery—developing sustainable behaviors across many dimensions that lead to improved health, stronger economic security, enhanced well-being, and increased societal participation.

We will host an informational meeting on March 6th at 10:00 AM at the Madelia Branch Library.

Classes will be Fridays, March 13th through April 17th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Watonwan County Library – Madelia.

If you are interested in learning more about the program, call Kelly McDonough, Program Developer at (507) 387-1256. If this program piques your interest stop by or call to learn more!

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