Vital Living News
July 2021
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Vital Living supports an intergenerational community that values and respects everyone, increases understanding and engagement, and focuses on health and well-being for all generations.
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See You In-Person in September!
We are excited to announce that with the success of the COVID-19 vaccine, we are able to move a few of our Vital Living programs to in-person in September!
While we have missed seeing participants in- person, we learned that some programming works well via Zoom or telephone. Unfortunately, some do not. One of the programs that could not be done remotely was our weekly caregiver group respite.
The good news… we are planning to begin our weekly NE Day Spot in-person group respite starting on Friday, September 17.
Please find more details under Vital Living Caregiving below. More in-person programming will be announced in August.
We look forward to seeing you soon. Please contact us with any questions and/or feedback.
Thank you!
The Vital Living Team
612-787-4086 | VitalLiving@esns.org
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Vital Living is supported in part by a Live Well at Home grant from the MN Department of Human Services. |
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In This Newsletter
Caregiving: Gain Emotional and Practical Support
Events: Lifelong Learning
Engagement: Connect through Volunteering
Classes: Maintain your Well-being
Resources: Tools for Staying Independent
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Ongoing Support Groups
Looking for a safe and welcoming place where you can discuss the challenges, the frustrations and the joys of caregiving? The East Side Caregiver Support Groups are here to help in any way we can! In these supportive environments you can:
- Get connected to the community resources you need
- Meet and support other people with similar experiences
- Learn self-care strategies and coping techniques
- Vent, share your personal experiences, and leave feeling better for it!
Attendance is open to any adult 18+ years of age who is a caregiver for an older adult.
Caregiver Support Group
Wednesday | July 7 |12:00-1:00 PM
Tuesday | July 20 | 2:00-3:00 PM
Via Zoom
First time participants will need to request a link and password to enter the call.
LGBTQ Caregiver Support Group (NEW)
Monday | July 19 | 1:00-2:00 PM
NE Minneapolis — Location to be confirmed
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NE Day Spot: Caregiver Respite
Fridays, Starting September 17
10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Looking for a safe, engaging and fun place for the person you’re caring for so you can take a break and get some respite?
At NE Day Spot, people with early to moderate memory loss and other health conditions make new friends, exercise their bodies and engage their minds.
Pre-assessment required to determine eligibility. Cost based on a sliding fee scale, $0-$45 per day.
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Caring for the Caregiver
Interactive Workshop
Friday | October 11 | 11:00 AM-12:00PM
In person event held in the Gym at East Side Neighborhood Services
Join the artists of Stuart Pimsler Dance Theater for a interactive in-person workshop, designed for caregivers of all kinds. Participants will explore ways to express feelings associated with the daily work of caregiving through the integration of movement, stories and memories.
There is no fee to participate in this workshop and no prior movement experience is required. Be prepared to write, draw, and move during this interactive workshop. Pre-registration is required.
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This activity is brought to you by the Vital Living Department, in coordination with the Stuart Pimsler Dance Theater (SPDT). It has been made possible by a SPDT grant through the Minnesota State Arts Board. |
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Caregiving Services are funded under contract with Trellis (formerly Metropolitan Area Agency of Aging, Inc.) as part of the Older Americans Act.
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Reimagining Aging Book Club
2nd Saturday of the Month | 9:00-10:00 AM
Via Zoom
Join the Vital Living team for a monthly book discussion on engaging and enlightening books about aging and what it means to live a vital life today. We will reframe the idea of aging as opportunity— the responsibility to reach out to other generations, share wisdom, and learn new ways of living in the world— and how we can grow up and grow old together.
July 10: A Latehomecomer: A Hmong Family Memoir by Kao Kalia Yang. This memoir was so interesting we will have a continuation of our conversation from May. Missed the discussion the first time around? Please come and share your thoughts with us.
August 14: Open book chat. New participants are warmly welcomed as we talk about our favorite books and authors.
First time participants are warmly invited. New to Zoom? We can help you get connected.
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Let's Do Lunch Café
Did you know there is a group of local older LGBTQ adults that get together twice a month via Zoom? Yes, the folks at Let’s Do Lunch Café have brought back the program, with a light twist. Their in-person lunch get-togethers are now being offered over Zoom— an excellent opportunity for social interactions and educational programs, all in a warm and welcoming environment. Participants have the option to order a lunchbox “on the house.”
Let’s Do Lunchbox Café is open for reservations every second Tuesday of the month and every fourth Friday of the month from 11:30 AM to 12:30 or 1:00 PM depending on the program.
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Living Well with Chronic Pain - Self-Study Class
Wednesdays | July 27 - August 31 | 10:30-11:30 AM
Via Telephone
This is a self-study program for Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Pain. Participants receive a toolkit that includes a reference book, exercise CD, and relaxation CD. Every week participants have a one-hour group telephone call with a class leader to connect with others, set action plans, and review topics like nutrition, making treatment decisions, and communicating with health care providers and family. Toolkits and group call information will be sent to participants after registration.
Donations accepted based on a cost share.
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Evidence-based health and wellness workshops/classes are sponsored by Trellis (formerly Metropolitan Area Agency of Aging) in the seven county metro area. East Side is a community partner in Trellis's Juniper initiative. yourjuniper.org
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Vital Fitness Home Edition
Every Tuesday | 10:30-11:30 AM
Via Facebook Live or YouTube
Join East Side's Vital Fitness group! Tune in weekly to the live video happening on East Side's Facebook page every week for a variety of exercises that improve balance, strength, and coordination. If you're interested in seeing previous recordings of our exercise class, visit our Facebook or YouTube pages.
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Looking for ways to meet new people and find more enjoyment in your day? Try volunteering!
Making a difference in the community using your talents, skills, interests, expertise, time, and life experience is not just good for the rest of us-it is great for you, too.
Benefits of volunteering include better health, increased life satisfaction, and a more positive outlook on life. Volunteering is happening online or in-person.
Not sure where to start?
Contact Jennifer at jgrilliot@esns.org or 612-787-4104. She will meet with you over the phone, zoom, or in-person to find out where your purpose lives and ideas on where to share your time and talents.
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Resources for Vital Living |
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Long Distance Caregiving:
5 Tips for Providing Care from Afar
Eleven percent of family caregivers live an hour or more away from their aging or ailing loved one, according to the "Caregiving in the U.S. 2020" study by AARP and the National Alliance of Caregiving. Many are tending to family members from a distance of hundreds of miles.
Often, the most significant challenge they face is simply staying informed and assured that the person needing care is in capable hands. That's why a long-distance caregiver can't do without good communication and a solid team on the ground. Click here to learn how to become an informed and effective long distance caregiver.
Excerpted from Tips for Being a Long Distance Caregiver, AARP webpage, written by the AARP editorial team, May 15, 2020. Photo credit: JGI/JAMIE GRILL/GETTY IMAGES.
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Accessible Transportation
East Side Neighborhood Services provides assisted transportation for older people living in North, Northeast, Southeast Minneapolis and St. Anthony.
We are open for vaccine, medical, social need, and shopping trips. We are also available for small group outings.
Cost: We use a sliding fee
Available: Monday through Friday, 8am - 4pm
Call: Reservation line 612-787-4012
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Senior Food Shelf Offering Home Deliveries
East Side's Senior Food Shelf is offering no-contact home deliveries for Hennepin County adults over 55 who may not be able to leave their homes due to COVID-19. We'll provide a package that includes fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy, frozen meat and other non-perishable food items.
The Senior Food Shelf is open Mon - Fri from 9:30 AM-1 PM at our 1801 Central Avenue NE location, with practices in place to provide food assistance that are safe and meet seniors' unique nutritional needs. Hennepin County residents over the age of 55 with incomes at or below the 300% federal poverty guidelines are eligible to receive food assistance (for a family of one the upper limit is $3190 per month; family of two is $4310 a month). Eligible seniors and members of their household are each eligible to receive one package of 25-35 pounds of food each month.
Contact the Senior Food Shelf to see if you are eligible. Please call (612)788-9521 to learn more and to schedule an appointment at the food shelf or to receive a delivery. Leave a message if we're unavailable, and we'll call you back. For more info: https://www.esns.org/metrofoodprograms
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KAIROS ALIVE! DANCING HEART LIVE™ 2-WAY TV SHOW
Fun, Connection and Health with Music, Dance, Story and Research Learning
Thursdays | 10:30-11:15 AM CDT
All ages and Abilities Welcome on Zoom
Dancing Heart Live™, is an engaging and inspiring research-based 2-way interactive “TV show.” It’s a mix between Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood, Reading Rainbow, Soul Train, Science Friday and Live From Lincoln Center for all ages and abilities; no previous experience necessary. It taps the creativity in everyone and makes creative connections between isolated people, and improves physical, intellectual, emotional and social health through dance, music, story, theater, and the latest arts and health research learning. It promotes trust, connection, joy, health and intercultural celebration, and features guest musicians, dancers and storytellers.
It’s a great place to meet your family and friends, and make new friends.
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Vital Living Guided Meditation
Take a moment to relax with a guided audio meditation from our Vital Living staff member Liz!
During high stress times, it's too easy to let self-care fall by the wayside. If caregiving for a relative, partner, neighbor, friend, or child is causing you stress, contact our Vital Living team at VitalLiving@esns.org for support and resources.
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Nutritious Meals Delivered
Eastside Meals on Wheels delivers meals to homebound persons living in NE and SE Minneapolis, and St. Anthony Village. Contact Eastside Meals on Wheels at 612-277-2529 or via email at info@eastsidemeals.org to register.
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East Side Resources
East Side Neighborhood Services
1700 Second Street NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
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