Activities for People with Memory Loss and Their Caregivers
Activities to Promote Independence and Preserve Function
Facilitated Activities
Informal Gatherings and Activities
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Activities to Promote Independence and Preserve Function
HABIT: Healthy Action to Benefit Independence & Thinking
A 10-day Brain and Body Wellness Program for people living with mild cognitive impairment and a support partner.
What
HABIT is a 10-day (50 hour) multi-component program offered to individuals living with mild cognitive impairment. Participants are required to have a support partner, who will be included in the program. The program builds on existing strengths and recognizes that procedural memory, otherwise known as ‘habit memory,’ can be utilized to promote the highest level of function and independence.
Participants in HABIT engage daily in five essential components:
- Individual memory compensation training
- Group supportive therapy
- Yoga
- Brain fitness
- Wellness education
The program is delivered by a dedicated, multidisciplinary HABIT team including psychologists, education specialists, cognitive interventionists and exercise specialists.
People with a recent diagnosis of a neurodegenerative disorder such as mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or early stage Alzheimer’s disease. In addition, partners who join them in the experience – most often a spouse, partner, adult child or good friend – benefit from HABIT.
When
Meets four times per year. Call Mayo Clinic for scheduling details.
Where
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
Cost
Insurance is billed for the Individual Memory Compensation Training and Group Supportive Therapy (program components). Medicare and many private insurances cover most or all of the cost for these two components. There are additional out-of-pocket expenses not billed to insurance. They include a program fee assessed for the cost of any remaining components not covered by insurance, materials, site fees and meals. You may learn about our need-based scholarships by calling 507-538-8341. Contact Mayo Clinic Estimating at 507-284-4024 to learn more about the costs billed to insurance.
Information
For more information call 507-266-5100 or view the Habit Program Flyer.
Facilitated Activities
Arthur’s Memory Café
What
A place where individuals with memory loss and their caregivers can get together in a safe, supportive, and engaging environment.
When
Second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 1:00-3:00 P.M.
Where
J. Arthur’s Coffee Shop
2441 Rice Street
Roseville, MN 55109
Cost
Free
Contact
(651) 294-4782
Tuesday Café - Social and Health Gathering
What
Tuesday Café welcomes anyone over the age of 55 on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month from 11 A.M. to 3 P.M. to join us for our health, arts and social gatherings. The first hour is dedicated to anyone with Alzheimer’s or other memory loss, as well as their caregivers. A free luncheon is included at each Café session.
The Café brings a sense of community and increased social opportunities to both seniors in our community and to those affected by memory loss. It is a place to receive and offer support to one another and participate in activities and programming such as nutritional education, health promotion/education, exercise classes, social activities, music and art therapies, playing games, parties, and presenting speakers and community information on services our seniors can access.
Speaker topics have included fall prevention, senior safety, elder law, Medicare, financial planning, stress reduction, Alzheimer’s awareness, and family caregiving. We also go on a variety of fun monthly community outings such as pontoon boat rides, fishing, strawberry picking, museums, zoo and conservatory trips, holiday light tours, and evening dinners out on the town! We host a family summer picnic and fall Oktoberfest complete with a jazz-blues band and dinner, as well as a holiday party with luncheon and gifts. Transportation is available.
When
Starting in August, the second and fourth Tuesday of every month from 11 A.M. to 3 P.M. with a free lunch served at noon.
Where
NE Seniors for Better Living
1961 Sherwood Avenue (inside Epworth United Methodist Church)
Saint Paul, MN 55119
www.seniorssafeandvital.org
Cost
Free with free lunch served at noon
Contact
Call 651-808-1901 for more info or to get involved
2nd Half with Lyngblomsten
2nd Half with Lyngblomsten is a life enrichment center that takes an integrative approach to supporting adults aging well in their communities. Located in the 5-5-1 zip code areas, the centers are designed to connect older adults to community services, resources, and opportunities to enhance their quality of life. Care partners (caregiver and care recipient) are welcome. Sponsored by Lyngblomsten.
When
For information and the changing schedule of events visit the 2nd Half with Lyngblomsten webpage.
Locations
2nd Half with Lyngblomsten—Como Park
Located on the Lyngblomsten campus
1415 Almond Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55108
2nd Half with Lyngblomsten—White Bear Lake
Located at Redeemer Lutheran Church
3770 Bellaire Avenue
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Contacts
Mary Deaner (Como Park Site Coordinator)
(651) 414-5293
mdeaner@lyngblomsten.org
Lisa Brown (White Bear Lake Site Coordinator)
(651) 559-3646
lbrown@lyngblomsten.org
Roseville Area Senior Program
What
The Roseville Area Senior Program promotes wellness and fun through social, cultural, and educational programs for people age 55+. Persons with dementia and a care partner/caregiver, family member or friend are encouraged to attend together for social, cognitive and movement activities. Sponsored by Roseville Area Schools Community Education.
When
For information and the changing schedule of events visit www.isd623.org/RASP
Monday-Friday, 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Check schedule for evening and or weekend activities
Where
Roseville Area Senior Program
Fairview Community Center
1910 County Road B West
Roseville MN 55113
Cost
Varies with program. Call for details.
Contact
Roseville Area Senior Program at (651) 632-5320 or rasp@isd623.org
Minneapolis Institute of Arts: Discover Your Story tours
What
Minneapolis Institute of Arts Discover Your Story free tours are designed for small groups of visitors with memory loss, early or middle stages Alzheimer’s Disease, and related dementias, and their friends or care partners.
Tours are held in the museum’s galleries. Participants are encouraged to discover themselves and one another through conversations about artworks and their life stories.
Assisted listening devices and wheelchairs are available for tour participants.
How to participate in a tour
Call 612-870-3140 to preregister for a tour. Pre-registration is required for all participants at least one week in advance.
When
For a group of three or more individuals with memory loss, call 612-870-3140 to schedule a tour during museum hours.
For an individual with memory loss and a friend, public tours are offered on the second Friday and Saturday of each month at 10:30 A.M.
Where
Minneapolis Institute of Arts
2400 Third Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404
Cost
Free - Registration required
Contact
Call 612-870-3140
James J. Hill House: Sensory Tour for People with Memory Loss
What
The James J. Hill House offers sensory-based tours that can help enrich the lives of people suffering memory loss. The 45-minute guided tours are designed for people with memory loss and their caregiver. Each themed tour highlights three rooms in the James J. Hill House and is followed by an optional social time with pastries and coffee.
The tours will take place on the first Tuesday of every month, a time when the building is otherwise closed to the general public
The James J. Hill House is handicapped accessible.
When
First Tuesday of each month 10:00 – 11:30 A.M.
Where
James J. Hill House
240 Summit Avenue
St. Paul, MN
(on Summitt Ave. near the Saint Paul Cathedral)
Cost
Free
Reservations required
Call 651-259-3015
What
Giving Voice is a unique and fun choral experience created for people living with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers.
Giving Voice is designed for:
- People who are living in their homes
- People who are seeking connection to others in community
- People with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers to sing together for enjoyment and companionship
When
Weekly rehearsal days depend on site (Minneapolis or St. Paul) and a community performance. Check the monthly Activities calendars on the RSVL A/D home page for details.
Note
Each registration requires a partner. If you do not have a partner, you may be paired with another participant or a volunteer.
Where
Giving Voice Chorus - Minneapolis
MacPhail Center for Music
501 South 2nd Street
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(Near the Mill City Museum and the Guthrie Theater)
Giving Voice Chorus - St. Paul
Lyngblomsten - Newman-Benson Chapel
1415 Almond Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55108
Fee for current session
$50 per person. For example, both partners must register for a total cost $100. Fee for the summer session is $20 per person.
More Information and registration
Call (612) 321-0100 or visit www.macphail.org.
Informal Gatherings
Second Sunday Concerts
What
Join us the second Sunday of each month for a FREE concert featuring different musical performances from MacPhail Center for Music. Light refreshments served afterward. A lovely activity for a family/friend and person with memory loss to enjoy together.
When
Second Sunday of each month from 2:00-3:00 PM
Where
Newman-Benson Chapel at Lyngblomsten
1415 Almond Ave
St. Paul, MN 55108
Cost
Free. RSVP is not required.
More Information
Contact (651) 632-5330 or 551club@lyngblomsten.org
Let’s Do Lunch! Cafe
What
A twice monthly social event for LGBTQ seniors that welcomes people with memory loss and their caregivers/partners.
Join us each month at either our St. Paul or Minneapolis gatherings for:
- A healthy lunch
- Scrumptious dessert
- Great conversation
- Information on senior LGBTQ services and senior care topics
Sponsors
Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly, Prime Timers MSP, PFund
St. Paul
When
Second Tuesday of each month 11:30 A.M. – 1:30 P.M.
Where
Wilder Center for Aging
650 Marshall Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55104
Cost
FREE, but RSVP is required
RSVP
(651) 280-2273
Minneapolis
When
Fourth Friday of each month 11:30 A.M. – 1:30 P.M.
Where
Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly
1845 E. Lake St.
Minneapolis, MN 55407
*Convenient location in the heart of Midtown Minneapolis, just blocks from the Blue Line/Lake Street station.
Cost
FREE, but RSVP is required
RSVP
(612) 746-0726
Cowles Conservatory, Walker Art Center Sculpture Garden
What
The crystalline Cowles Conservatory contains a standing glass fish, a fantastic lily pond, Mexican fan palms and calamondin orange trees. The space is warm, with bright sunlight year-round and a fragrant smell.A lovely activity for a family/friend and person with memory loss to enjoy together.
When
Open Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 A.M.-7:00 P.M.; Sunday 10:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M.
Closed Mondays and holidays.
Where
726 Vineland Place
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Located across the street from the Walker Art Museum. On-street or museum ramp fee-for-parking available.
Cost
Free. RSVP is not required.
More Information
Visit the Cowles Conservatory, Walker Art Center Sculpture Garden website
Marjorie McNeely Conservatory at Como Park
What
Marjorie McNeely Conservatory offers indoor gardens all year round. The fragrance and warmth of the conservatory are very healing. Check the website for special flower shows and free concerts. A lovely activity for a family/friend and person with memory loss to enjoy together.
When
Winter hours (October – March): everyday 10:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M.
Summer hours (April – September): everyday 10:00 A.M.-6:00 P.M.
Where
Como Park
1225 Estabrook Drive
Saint Paul, MN 55103
Free parking is available in surrounding lots for zoo and conservatory visitors.
Cost
Free (donations are welcome. No RSVP required.
More Information
Visit the Conservatory website