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Culturally Responsive Caregiver Support and Dementia Services - Volunteers of America Minnesota and Wisconsin

3333 North 4th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55412

Eligibility

- Adult caregivers or informal providers of in-home and community care for an older adult 60 years of age and older or an individual of any age with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias - Serves African-American and East African residents of Hennepin County

Hours

8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday or by prior arrangement

Application process

Call

Fees

Caregiver support and education services are free; healthcare services are eligible for Medical Assistance and the Alternative Care (AC), Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI), and Elderly waivers

Service area

Hennepin County, MN

Other Information

Payment Options

Medical Assistance

Description

Provides supportive services for the African American and East African older adults and their caregivers through support groups, health monitoring and education, and respite care. Everyday Care: Provides caregiver support and coaching to older adults for healthy aging Alzheimer's Consulting: Dementia Consultants offer memory screening tools, Alzheimer's education classes, resources, and referrals Caregiver Support Groups: Provides culturally specific caregiver support groups for African Americans

Last Assured

10/21/2024

Providing organization

Volunteers of America Minnesota and Wisconsin

Offers a wide variety of services for children, adolescents and their families, students, older adults, persons with disabilities and special needs, and offenders/ex-offenders.