Caregiver Support - Senior Community Services

Caregiver Services

Taking care of you so you can thrive while caregiving for your loved one.

Who is a caregiver?

Family and friends may not view themselves as caregivers, especially if they have taken on the role as a loved one’s needs have slowly changed. But caregiving can include transportation, assisting with medical appointments, managing finances, taking care of household chores, and more.

"It's hard, but it's worth it."

We hear caregivers say this all the time. We know that while caring for your loved one is important, it also poses challenges. That’s why our team of caring Licensed Social Workers is here to provide the support you need.

How we can support you:

Caregiver Coaching

Equipping you with knowledge, skills, and tools to continue caregiving while keeping a balanced and healthy lifestyle.

Caregiver Consultation

Addressing your concerns about the care receiver: identifying needs, developing person-centered approached, problem solving, decision making, and referring to services.

Caregiver Support Groups

Offering a safe place for caregivers to learn from one another by sharing experiences, challenges, coping strategies, and humor. Click here for a list of locations.

Family Meeting Facilitation

Helping families understand their current situation and planning for the future with realistic expectations, positive communication, and fewer misunderstandings.

Information and Assistance

Assisting you in accessing services and resources that are available in your communities.

Memory Cafes

Offering activities that provide a positive experience for older adults with memory loss and their caregivers and a concurrent caregiver support group. Click here for a list of locations.

These services are partially funded by Hennepin County, Title III (Older Americans Act) grants from Trellis and Central Minnesota Council on Aging, and a Live Well at Home Grant from the MN Department of Human Services.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for services?

Caregivers who live in, or who care for an older adult or someone with a cognitive diagnosis who lives in our service area, are eligible for caregiver support services.

We serve Carver, Hennepin, Scott, Sherburne, and Wright Counties in Minnesota.

Who provides these services?

Our dedicated team of licensed Social Workers has decades of combined experience between them and provide an individualized approach to caregivers’ needs. Meet our team.

How much does it cost?

Though some services are subject to a fee, no one is denied service because of inability to pay.

These services are supported, in part, by Hennepin County, municipalities, Title III grants from Trellis & CMCOA, and a Live Well at Home Grant from the Minnesota Department of Human Services. Additional funding is provided by individual donors and client cost-share. Some services may also be covered by Elderly Waiver/MSHO.

We welcome individual donations from generous donors like you to help support caregiver services.