Caregiver Resources
Parkinson’s is a family disease as it affects everyone that loves and cares for the Parkinson’s patient. As a caregiver, you need information and support to help your loved one live well with Parkinson’s.
Learn more about Parkinson’s disease from the National Parkinson Foundation. In the event that your loved one should need to go to the hospital, prepare with the Aware In Care hospitalization kit to ensure the visit is safe. Find a support group in your area to connect with other caregivers.
Taking care of yourself as a caregiver is critical to your own health and happiness. Learn about our Respite Care Grant program to help caregivers live well on their own Parkinson’s journey.
Senior Citizen’s Center
Albert Lea
fourth Tuesday, 9:30 a.m.
Maureen Ruble, 507-373-1808
The Nelson Wellness Center
Alexandria
fourth Wednesday, 3 p.m.
Val Trumm, 320-762-2196
Young Onset Group
Big Lake
second Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.
Heidi Olson, 763-670-1780
Blue Earth Ag Center
Blue Earth
third Wednesday, 1:30 p.m.
Mary McGowen, 507-526-4684
Excelsior Place Catered Living
Brainerd/Baxter
first Thursday, 1:30 p.m.
Julie Mapson, 218-822-5426
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
Burnsville
Lou Killion, 952-898-9320
River Hills Assisted Living
Cambridge
third Wednesday, 10 a.m.
Dale Peterson, 763-444-9352
Summerwood of Chanhassen
Chanhassen
Information only
Amy Stock, 952-294-5537
Inter-Faith Care Center
Cloquet
third Monday, 2 p.m.
Kathy Waseen, 218-384-4258
Coon Rapids Civic Center
Coon Rapids
second Thursday, 2 p.m.
Glen and Marlys Bacus, 763-561-2494 or 763-236-8920
Villa St. Vincent
Crookston
second Tuesday, 4 p.m.
ReNae Sperling, 218-281-3424 ext 252
Delano Senior Center
Delano
third Thursday,3 p.m.
Gail Sinkel, 763-972-0574
Ecumen Detroit Lakes/Emmanuel Nursing Home
Detroit Lakes
last Thursday of the month, 2 p.m.
Sue Sorenson, 218-844-7118
Primrose Assisted Living
Duluth
Third Monday of the month, 6 p.m.
Doug and Avis Lindberg 218-729-9749 or 218-393-1457
Walker Elder Suites Assisted Living
Edina
call for information
Teresa Kocher 952-230-1304
Elk River Activity Center
Elk River
Third Wednesday of the month, 12:30 p.m.
Annette Bonin 763-635-4500
Fairfax Community Home- Activities Room
Third or Fourth Thursday, 2 p.m.
MaryAnn Dummer
507-426-7559
Grace Lutheran Church
Fairmont
Last Thursday, 10:30 a.m.
Joanne Hansen, 507-236-1504
Mills Street Residence
Fergus Falls
First Thursday, 2 p.m.
Mick Sierns, 218-736-8590
Birchwood Arbors
Forest Lake
First Thursday (no meetings Jan. or July), 1 p.m.
Joyce Heimer, 651-464-5600
Polk County Health & Human Services
Glenwood
Third Monday, 10:30 a.m.
Mary Freeman, 320-239-2766
Struthers Parkinson’s Center “Caregiver Group”
Golden Valley
Second Thursday, 1 p.m.
Joan Hlas, 952-993-6650
Struthers Parkinson’s Center “Parkinson’s Plus”
Golden Valley
Second Wednesday, 1 p.m.
Joan Hlas, 952-993-6650
Struthers Parkinson’s Center “Early Stage”
Golden Valley
First Thursday, 2:30 p.m.
Joan Hlas, 952-993-6650
Struthers Parkinson’s Center “Early in the Journey Carepartner”
Golden Valley
Last Tuesday, 4 p.m.
Joan Hlas, 952-993-6650
Struthers Parkinson’s Center “Mid-stage”
Golden Valley
Second Tuesday, 10 a.m.
Joan Hlas, 952-993-6650
Struthers Parkinson’s Center “Young Onset”
Golden Valley
Second Saturday, 9:30 a.m.
Joan Hlas, 952-993-6650
Birchwood House
Hutchinson
Last Wednesday, 2:30 p.m.
Jenna Kamphenkel, RN 320-587-7737
Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital, Conference Rooms A & B
Itasca Area/Grand Rapids, MN
Second Wednesday, noon
Kristi Vogelgesang, 218-326-2766
Sandy Layman, 218-328-5376
Jackson Medical Center (Conference Room)
Jackson
Third Wednesday, 4 p.m.
Deanna Smith, RN 507-847-6940
Walker Highview Hills
Lakeville
Third Wednesday
Dorine Connelly, LSW, 952-985-9005
Meeker County Memorial Hospital
Litchfield
Fourth Wednesday, 1:30 p.m.
Lori Rice, 320-693-4573
First Congregational United Church of Christ
Mankato
Third Tuesday (no meetings in Jan. and Feb.), 2 p.m.
Irene Pfeffer, 507-380-2307
