Elder Network

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Support Groups, Workshops and Events

Elder Network offers a variety of support groups, workshops and events throughout the year to give those 55 and better and their caregivers the opportunity to thrive and lead rewarding lives. These opportunities may be offered in person and/or virtually in Olmsted, Wabasha and Winona Counties.

SUPPORT GROUPS
Most support groups are ongoing throughout the year.

  • Caregiver Support Groups
  • Memory Café
  • Chronic Conditions Support Groups
  • When Caregiving Ends

PROGRAMS and WORKSHOPS
Available throughout the year and are posted as they are scheduled.

  • Powerful Tools for Caregivers
  • Aging Mastery Program
  • Caregiver Training Workshop
  • A Caregiver’s Guide to Planning for the Unexpected
  • Caregiver Burnout Workshop
  • Dementia Friends Training

ANNUAL EVENTS
Elder Network hosts or a part of annual events.

  • Fall Fling Gala

Upcoming Support Groups, Workshops & Programs

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Ongoing Support Group Information

Those attending the in-person support group will be asked to wear a mask.
Participants are asked to screen themselves with some health questions before each class, and to confirm their wellness.
We will continue to follow social distancing guidelines for our inside space.

Powerful tools for caregivers

Caregiver Support Groups

The caregiver support groups are a safe place to discuss and share whatever is going on in your life and the lives of those you love. These groups are ongoing.

Olmsted County in Person

  • Rochester
    • 2nd & 4th Thursdays from 1-2:30pm
    • Elder Network Rochester Office

Contact Holly 507-285-5272 or via email hollyb@elder-network.org and let her know you will be attending.

Wabasha County in Person

  • Wabasha
    • 1st & 3rd Wednesday from 10:30am-12pm
    • Faith Lutheran Church
      • 905 Hiawatha Dr E, Wabasha, MN 55981
  • Lake City
    • 4th Tuesday from 10-11:30am
    • Lake City Library

Contact Bonnie  651-565-3237 or via email bonnies@elder-network.org
and let her know you will be attending.

Virtual

  • Olmsted, Wabasha & Winona Counties
    • Every Wednesday 10:30am-12pm
    • Via Zoom

Contact Holly 507-285-5272 or via email hollyb@elder-network.org and let her know you will be attending and a Zoom link will be sent to you.

Memory Cafe in Southeast Minnesota

Memory Café

This opportunity is held in this local, community hub, and offers programming to those with a dementia diagnosis or who are currently going through the process of diagnosing a dementia, as well as their caregiver.

Memory Cafe opens a community space as a safe spot for those facing dementia to discuss their experiences and enjoy time in conversation and activities with others facing similar circumstances. Crafts, music, conversation, enjoyment, community, and food are all central components of this program.

The program will be offered on a voluntary contribution basis.

Olmsted County

  • Rochester
    • 3rd Thursday of the month from 2-3pm
    • Zadeo’s Pizza

Contact Melissa 507-285-5272 or via email melissas@elder-network.org
and let her know you will be attending.

CONNECTIONS Café

Event for Caregivers and their care receivers with slight to moderate cognitive impairment

Wabasha County

  • Wabasha
    • 2nd Thursday of the month from 1-2pm
    • United Church of Christ – 317 2nd St. W.

Contact Bonnie  651-565-3237 or via email bonnies@elder-network.org
and let her know you will be attending.

Chronic Conditions Support Groups

Do you have a condition such as diabetes, high blood pressure, chronic pain, COPD, heart disease, arthritis, depression, and/or anxiety? If so, please call today about our support group.

Elder Network is offering a support group that provides education on chronic conditions that those 55 and better are facing. This group provides time to share about how these chronic conditions impact people, and allows those facing chronic conditions to meet others facing similar challenges.

Olmsted County in Person

  • Rochester
    • 2nd Wednesday of the month
    • Elder Network Rochester Office

Contact Melissa 507-285-5272 or via email melissas@elder-network.org
and let her know you will be attending.

Virtual

  • Olmsted, Wabasha & Winona Counties
    • 4th Wednesday of the month
    • Via Zoom

Contact Melissa 507-285-5272 or via email melissas@elder-network.org
and let her know you will be attending and a Zoom link will be sent to you.

caregivers of those living with Lewy Body Dementia

Elder Network holds an in person caregiver support group for those caring for someone living with Lewy Body Dementia. There is no cost to attend.

Olmsted County in Person

  • Rochester
    • 3rd Friday 1-2pm
    • Elder Network Conference Room

Contact Holly 507-285-5272 or via email hollyb@elder-network.org to get connected to the group’s facilitator, Marita.

Support Group for Caregivers

When Caregiving Ends

Elder Network holds an online caregiver support group for those who have lost their care receiver, but who are still looking for support with others facing similar circumstances.

Virtual

  • Olmsted, Wabasha & Winona Counties
    • Mondays 11am-12pm
    • Via Zoom

Contact Holly 507-285-5272 or via email hollyb@elder-network.org and let her know you will be attending and a Zoom link will be sent to you.

Our support groups and events are sponsored in part by our proud partners:

  • Winona Community Foundation
  • Alzheimer’s Foundation of America
  • SEMAAA
  • Otto Bremer
  • Medica
  • United Way of Wabasha, Goodhue, and Pierce
  • Slaggie Family Foundation
  • Wabasha-Kellogg Area Community Foundation
  • Rochester Area Foundation
  • and others

Those 55 and better and their caregivers have the opportunity to thrive and lead rewarding lives.

Contact Elder Network for services the following counties.

Olmsted County
1130 ½ 7th St NW Ste #205,
Rochester, MN 55901
Phone: 507-285-5272
Fax: 507-285-0884

Wabasha County
PO Box 52
Lake City, MN 55041
Phone: 651-565-3237

Winona County
902 E 2nd St,
Winona, MN 55987
Phone: 507-452-0580

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