ACT On Alzheimer's Lakes Area

Community Connection A FamilyMeans program
2026-06-30 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-07 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-14 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-21 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-28 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-04 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-11 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-18 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) and 1 more date | Forest Lake YMCA, 19845 Forest Rd N, Forest Lake, MN, 55025, United States
Community Connection — A FamilyMeans program at the YMCA
Introducing a NEW weekly group for people who are living with early-stage dementia. Come join us!
An opportunity for people with early memory loss to:

Explore New Places
Engage with Others
Connect to Community
YMCA Exercise & Nutrition
Break for Caregivers

Caregiver Courage
2026-07-01 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-07-15 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-08-05 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-08-19 09:30 - 10:30 | Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 28005 Old Towne Rd, Chisago City, MN, 55013, United States
Caregiver Courage is an open group for people in our community that are caregivers for a family member. This group meets on the first and third Wednesday of the month at 9:30 am. If you know someone who is overwhelmed by their caregiving duties, please let them know about this support group.

Morning Virtual Caregiver Support Group
2026-07-01 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-29 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-26 10:00 - 11:00 | MN
During support groups, caregivers learn and reinforce good self-care, give and receive
encouragement, and enjoy support and understanding from others in similar situations.
With professional staff facilitation, the groups explore issues such as:
• Balancing roles and responsibilities
• Understanding and dealing with the realities of chronic illnesses
• Coping with difficult emotions
• Developing support systems
• Accessing community resources
If technology equipment is needed to access virtual groups, please contact us.
New participants are welcome.

Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers Support Group
2026-07-01 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-08-05 13:30 - 14:30 | Forest Lake YMCA, 19845 Forest Rd N, Forest Lake, MN, 55025, United States
Key Topics of Interest:
-Adult Day program
-Memory Café program
-Respite Care program
Key Educational Topics of Interest:
-Home Care for the Caregiver and the Person with Alzheimer’s & Dementia
What is Home Care? Who are the Home Care Providers? What to Expect from the process of obtaining Home Care? Why Does Home Care differ greatly for the Caregiver from one provider to the other? Home Care can be….food prep & housework assistance, services for person with alz, respite care, etc.
-Memory Care
Ask the right questions. How to find a Memory Care that will offer care through End of Life?
-Elder Legal Advice: more specific Q & A
-Financial Advising: Will all my money need to be spent down/give to the state for my spouse who needs care?

Board Meeting
2026-07-08 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-08-12 09:00 - 10:00 | Forest Lake YMCA, 19845 Forest Rd N, Forest Lake, MN, 55025, United States

Grief Support Group
2026-07-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 28005 Old Towne Rd, Chisago City, MN, 55013, United States
Grief Support Group is an open group that supports people in our community who are grieving. This group meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 10:00 am. If you know someone who has lost a loved one and could use a caring group that understands the pain, please let them know about this group.

Evening Virtual Caregiver Support Group
2026-07-15 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-08-19 17:30 - 18:30 | MN

Caregivers Support Group Meeting - Amira
2026-07-15 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Amira Choice Forest Lake, 231 W Broadway Ave #1, Forest Lake, MN, 55025, United States
We’re back at our Place!
The 3rd Tuesday of every month.
3pm – 4pm
Amira Choice ~ Media Room on 2nd Floor
231 W Broadway Avenue, Forest Lake, MN
All caregivers welcome!
Please RSVP so we have an idea on who will be here!
Melissa at 651.466.1715
ACT on Alzheimer’s wants to help you while you care for your loved one on the Dementia Journey. Let us be there for you!
Join us for ideas, solutions, education, support, strength!

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