General Caregiver Support Group

Caring for another adult can be a rewarding and joyous experience. It can also hold a tremendous number of challenges and feelings. As a caregiver you may find it helpful to know other caregivers often have the same emotions, concerns and successes. Our caregiver support group allows caregivers to come together for an afternoon of support to one another through discussion and information gathering. The group meets at the same location as the day center but in a room outside of the activity area. There is no charge for participation and it is open to anyone caring for an adult with physical or memory loss. The meetings are facilitated by qualified persons from Prairie Adult Care and Senior Community Services. Free respite care is available in the day center with advance notification.

Meeting days and times:
Shakopee Community Center, 1255 Fuller Street, Shakopee: First Monday each month, 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Prairie Adult Care: Third Thursday of each month, 1:30–3:30 p.m.

Educational Caregiving Support Group

The primary goal of this group is to provide support and collaborative education to families living with the challenges of chronic illness. Each weekly meeting includes time for learning and for dialog. The session involves both the caregiver and/or the individual with a chronic illness in combined and break out groups.This group is facilitated by professional staff from the University of Minnesota Family Caregiving Center.

Contact us for meeting times.

Early Stage Memory Loss

This is a supportive and informative group specifically addressing the issues related to memory loss. Concurrent support groups meet for caregivers and care receivers. Sanctioned by the Alzheimer’s Association.

Meeting time: First Thursday of the month from 1:30–2:30 p.m.

Parkinson’s Support

This is an information and emotional support group for any person or family member with Parkinson’s type symptoms. Sanctioned by the American Parkinson’s Disease Association.

Meeting time: Second Wednesday of each month, 1:30–3:00 p.m.