Respite Friends
Give Caregivers a Break
Respite Friends is a free training program that can help family, friends and members of groups, such as churches, and veteran’s organizations, safely and comfortably support caregivers.
Many of us want to help family or friends who are caring for people with dementia. But sometimes we’re not sure what to do.
During a two-hour session volunteers learn basic caregiving skills and how to develop a relationship with someone living with dementia. Volunteers have access to dementia care specialists before, during or after a visit.
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Attend One of Three Free Respite Friends Classes in Big Stone County in May
Three Respite Friends training sessions are planned with registration required for limited enrollment at each session:
Tuesday, May 9: 1 to 3 p.m. at Fairway View Senior Community Orpheum Theater, Ortonville
Tuesday, May 9: 5 to 7 p.m. at Fairway View Senior Community Orpheum Theater, Ortonville
Wednesday, May 10: 10 a.m. to noon at Grace Village, Graceville
To register for Respite Friends training or for more information, please contact Ann Holme, Big Stone County Client Advocate with START Senior Solutions, at (320)500-2775 or (320)273-2176 or email ann@startseniorsolutions.org.
Schedule a Class for Your Group
To learn more or schedule a class at your church or for your community group, please email Tracy at tracy@STARTseniorsolutions.org, call 952.215.7052, or fill out the form below.