Alzheimer’s Association
Their toll free helpline is 800-272-3900. This line is available 24/7 and calls are answered by Master’s level clinicians who are happy to answer your questions, help with problem-solving or determining the next step, or just to lend a listening ear.
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CCM Health Memory Care Clinic
This is a specialized clinic offered by CCM Health, a healthcare provider in Montevideo, MN that focuses on evaluating memory and other thinking skills, also known as cognition. The clinic provides objective cognitive evaluations, determines how cognitive issues affect daily life, offers brain health information and treatment for cognitive disorders, and supports family members and caregivers.
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Lutheran Social Services Caregiver Support
They provide essential resources and a supportive network for caregivers caring for someone with dementia or other chronic illness. Contact Debi Retzlaff at (218) 620-1295 to learn more about what is currently available.
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Memory Moments
The local radio station, KDIO 1350AM/94.5FM
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MN Choices Assessment – Swift County Human Services
This assessment helps identify needed services, identify public programs that might pay for your services, or learn about other options if you don’t qualify for publicly funded programs. Call Swift County Human Services at (320) 843-3160 to request an assessment.
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Praire Five Community Action’s Aging Services
Whether you would like a caregiver consultation, have concerns about paying for services, or are feeling fearful, hesitant, or unsure of how and where to start, Program Director Laura Thomas is happy to help. Call her at (320) 226-8861. There’s no such thing as a dumb question!
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Senior LinkAge Line
This service helps old Minnesotans and their caregivers find answers and connect to the services and support they need. You can start by calling the Senior LinkAge Line at (800) 333-2433, Monday – Friday from 8:00am – 4:30pm.
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Trualta Caregiver Portal
This online portal is simple to navigate and features short sections of practical content for those caring for a loved one as well as longer educational talks by renowned speakers such as Teepa Snow. Contact Laura at Prairie Five at (320) 226-8861 to create your account.
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Voices of Joy Memory Choir
Voices of Joy choir meets Tuesdays in the Large Gathering Room at ScandiHaven in Benson. Social time/refreshments at 9:30am and singing begins at 10am. People on the memory loss journey encouraged to attend, all singers welcome! Call Gwen at (701) 262-8920 for more information.