Hi Friend,

Caregiving can feel like an up-and-down journey, especially when a loved one is diagnosed with dementia. Getting the support you need is crucial for your health and well-being. Whether you are a family caregiver or someone who works with those living with dementia, we encourage you to check out the resources and events provided in this issue. And, we invite you to attend our Caregiver Conference: Taking Care of the Caregiver on October 26th. This one-day event will encourage you, support you, and leave you feeling more confident in caring for others and yourself.

We believe knowledge can change a community, so we are starting with you. Share this issue with others, and let's end the fear of dementia together.

Dr. Pat Zook

Founder & President

D-CAN

P.S. Don't miss the Caregiver Conference. Register here!

Caring for the Caregiver

September 7th, 2 - 3:30 pm

Long Prairie, MN

What is your passion? What is your purpose and what do you do for fun? Join us in the hour-long informational session geared towards caregivers. Learn how to care for yourself along the caregiving journey.

Seven Seconds of Dementia

September 12th, 10:30 am - 12 pm

Brainerd, MN

Learn how a brain with dementia processes communication, what your body language is saying, and how to have positive interactions and contact with those living with dementia.

Equity in Health Festival

September 14th, 2 - 7 pm

St. Cloud, MN

Join a day packed full with health and wellness activities, fun for the whole family and community!

Seven Seconds of Dementia

September 21st, 11 am - 12:30 pm

Foley, MN

Learn how a brain with dementia processes communication, what your body language is saying, and how to have positive interactions and contact with those living with dementia.

Caring for the Caregiver

September 28th, 9:30 - 11 am

St. Cloud, MN and virtually online

What is your passion? What is your purpose and what do you do for fun? Join us in the hour-long informational session geared towards caregivers. Learn how to care for yourself along the caregiving journey.

Meet Kristina!

Kristina is a Community Health Worker at our Dementia Resource Center Clinic. She helps educate and support those whose lives have been affected by dementia.

Meet Kristina and learn the #1 resource she wishes more caregivers and those living with dementia would take advantage of.

Dementia Informed Counseling Service

D-CAN will soon be adding a new counseling service offering. Dementia Informed Counseling brings renewed hope, insight, and life to a couple’s or family’s previously solid relationships turned upside down by dementia.

Thanks for reading! And special thanks to our donors for making our dementia work possible. If you’ve appreciated our work, please consider becoming a donor at any amount today.

Have a question you would like answered by our team? Contact us at contact@dcan-mn.org or call our office at (320) 640-6726.