Caregiver Services
Support and resources for anyone actively caring for a friend, family member or neighbor.
You are caregiving when you take care of a friend, family member or neighbor who is an older adult. This journey can be difficult, but you are not alone. Wilder Caregiver Services is here to help you.
Speak to our caregiver consultants who can connect you to resources, events and classes that support you in your role as a caregiver. We also provide consulting services for employers looking to support their employees who are juggling work, life and caregiving responsibilities.
- Caregivers: Attend the “Meeting of the Minds Dementia Conference” at Saint Paul RiverCentre with peace of mind. Wilder is offering a one-day companion program from 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. during the conference on Saturday, March 2, 2019. If you are having difficulty finding someone to stay with the person you are caring for, bring them to the Wilder Community Center for Aging located at 650 Marshall Ave. in Saint Paul for a full day, over four hours, ($40) or a half day ($20). Limited spots are available. For eligibility and more information, please call 651-280-CARE (2273).
Contact
Email:
caregiving@wilder.org
Phone:
651-280-CARE (2273)
How can we help caregivers? Pause and listen.
We believe that an open discussion about caregiving can help our communities can find new opportunities and ways to support individuals who are caring for friends, neighbors and family members. Through the Caregiver Voices series, Wilder is sharing stories of about the challenges, realities and personal experiences of informal caregivers.
Laura's Story: Taking Care of Yourself Can Mean Saying No
From her home in the Twin Cities, Laura provides long-distance caregiving for her mother in Florida. Find out what Laura says about self care for caregivers.
Jeanne's Story: This Is Work That I'm Choosing to Do
Jeanne cares for her mother, who has mild cognitive impairment and lives independently. Find out how Jeanne changed her perspective on how to help her mother.
Nancy's Story: 'Even if You’re Exhausted, You Can Gain from Finding a Creative Outlet'
When children's book author and illustrator Nancy Carlson became a caregiver for her husband, she created the "Doodle A Day" project to provide caregiving self-care. Find out more about her art and other ways she took care of herself.
In Their Own Voices: Five Books by Caregivers about the Caregiving Experience
One of the most amazing moments in the caregiver support groups at Wilder is when two people with different caregiving situations realize that they are experien... Read the article »Capacity to Care - Caregiver Services
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