Caregiver Support Groups

As an organization with a mission to empower people as they age, we recognize the critical role that caregiving family and friends play in supporting older adults in our communities. Support groups offer a safe place for caregivers to learn from one another by sharing experiences, challenges, coping strategies, and humor.

Groups are facilitated by professional licensed Social Workers and open to those caring for an older adult or someone with a cognitive diagnosis; the caregiver or care receiver must reside in our service area which includes Carver, Hennepin, Scott, Sherburne, and Wright Counties.

A minimum participant cost-share contribution of $5.00 per meeting is encouraged but not required.
Call 612-770-7005 with questions or to register.

These services are partially funded by Hennepin County, municipalities, Title III grants from Trellis & CMCOA, and a Live Well at Home Grant from the Minnesota Department of Human Services.

CURRENT LOCATIONS

Bloomington – Lisa Engdahl, LSW
4th Thursday each month
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
952-767-7890 or
l.engdahl@seniorcommunity.org

Chanhassen – Lee Ann Eiden, MSW
1st Thursday each month
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
612 836-8466 or l.eiden@seniorcommunity.org

Delano – Becky Allard, LSW
4th Monday each month
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
612-804-0968 or
b.allard@seniorcommunity.org

Eden Prairie – Danielle Schmidt, LSW
3rd Thursday each month
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
952-934-3370 or
d.schmidt@seniorcommunity.org

Edina – Krystal Wiebusch, LSW
1st Thursday each month
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
952-679-0577 or
k.wiebusch@seniorcommunity.org

Elk River – Becky Allard, LSW
2nd Monday each month
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
612-804-0968 or
b.allard@seniorcommunity.org

Jordan – Lisa Engdahl, LSW
4th Wednesday each month
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
952-767-7890 or
l.engdahl@seniorcommunity.org

Minnetonka – Adele Mehta, LGSW
2nd Thursday each month
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
952-767-7888 or
a.mehta@seniorcommunity.org

Monticello – Becky Allard, LSW
2nd Thursday each month
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
612-804-0968 or
b.allard@seniorcommunity.org

Plymouth – Krystal Wiebusch, LSW
3rd Wednesday each month
10:00 AM-11:30 AM
Call 952-679-0577
or register online at www.plymouthmn.gov

Richfield – Carol Nielson, LSW
1st Tuesday each month
3:30 PM – 4:45 PM
612-730-6369 or c.nielson@seniorcommunity.org

Rogers – Becky Allard, LSW
1st Monday each month
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
612-804-0968 or b.allard@seniorcommunity.org

St. Michael – Becky Allard, LSW
3rd Thursday each month
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
612-804-0968 or b.allard@seniorcommunity.org

Waconia – Sara Roberts, LSW
1st Wednesday each month
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
612-868-6720 or
s.roberts@seniorcommunity.org

VIRTUAL (VIA ZOOM)

 Krystal Wiebusch, LSW
2nd Tuesday each month
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
952-679-0577 or
k.wiebusch@seniorcommunity.org

Becky Allard, LSW
Alzheimer’s Adult Child Support Group
1st Tuesday each month
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
612-804-0968 or
b.allard@seniorcommunity.org

MEMORY CAFES

Minnetonka – Danielle Schmidt, LSW
For those in the
beginning stages of dementia
First Tuesday each month
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

For those in the
middle stages of dementia
Third Tuesday each month
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Minnetonka Community Center
952-939-8393
minnetonkamn.gov/register

Prior Lake – Lisa Engdahl, LSW
Last Tuesday each month
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
952-767-7890 or
l.engdahl@seniorcommunity.org

Wright County – Becky Allard, LSW
3rd Wednesday each month
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
612-804-0968 or
b.allard@seniorcommunity.org

PLYMOUTH MEMORY CAFE COMING FEBRUARY 2025
Danielle Schmidt, LSW
4th Monday each month
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

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