Alzheimers and Memory Loss
Gerise Thompson, Regional Director for the Alzheimers’ Association, is available for those who have questions or concerns for loved ones who have memory loss. She can be reached at 507-289-3950 if you need assistance.
Alzheimer Support Group
3rd Thursday of month - 6 pm.
This support group meets monthly in the Community Room at St. Brigid's at Hi-Park, 135 Pioneer Road, Red Wing. For more information call Sara Larson at 388-1234.
Diabetes Support Group
4th Tuesday of month, 3 pm
St. Brigids’s at Hi-Park
Support and information is available for those with or caring for those with Diabetes. Call Sara Larson for more information at 388.1234.
Employment Services
Quality Career Services provides job training and placement for people with limited financial resources who are age 55 or older. Job search and resume creation help is also available. For information, contact 651-647-9322.
Fairview Red Wing Homecare-Hospice
Fairview Homecare and Hospice provides skilled supportive services directly in your home. Maintain your independence. Call our Intake Nurse Lori for more information at 651-385-3410.
Free Legal Services
Free legal help is offered by Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services to people who are over 60 or have a low income. Areas of help include government benefits, fraud, housing, consumer issues and family. 1-888-575-2954
Grief Support: Coffee & Good Company
Casual, drop-in support for those who have lost a loved one. Meets the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays at 10:00 am on the third floor of the Fairview Red Wing Professional and Community Center, 1407 W 4th St. For more information, call Kathy Bang, Fairview Red Wing Hospice at 651-385-3412.
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More Support Services Available
in the Red Wing Area
Goodhue County Public Health Service
Goodhue County Public Health provides Long Term Care Consultations to assess a person’s needs and develop a plan of care. Often this consultation helps a senior and their family decide if their current home is where they should live. Case managers help people implement this
plan and provide ongoing coordination of services to ensure their needs are being met. For information call the Intake Nurse at 651-385-6100 or 1-800-950-2142.
Medicare Insurance Counseling
Do you need help sorting Medicare insurance forms? Medicare insurance counseling is offered FREE OF CHARGE by a state certified counselor. Call the Senior Linkage Line at 1-800-333-2433 for this FREE service.
Partners In Aging
Fairview Red Wing’s PARTNERS IN AGING program provides Senior Patient Advocates to assist the older adult and/or their families to learn about many area resources designed to provide safety, wellness and support. Personalized
assistance helps you make decisions that are right for you and your family. If you are facing life changing health conditions, living with a chronic illness or need assistance in navigating the health care system, call 388- 6740 for more information. The support is here to meet the needs of seniors in our community.
Peg’s Party (In memoryof Peg Quinn)
Cancer Support Group
Please call Pat Ross at 651-388-3988 for meeting details.
SEMCAC Senior Dining
All seniors are welcome to enjoy a delicious meal and fellowship at Jordan Tower 2 in the Sailstad Room everyday. Serving begins at 11:30am; doors on the 5th Street side open at 11:00. Suggested cost is $3.50 if you are over 60. (Full cost is $6.00.) Coffee is only $.25 per cup! Call 388- 9875 at least 24 hours in advance to make a reservation.
• December 5: celebrating the end of prohibition
• December 14: St. John’s Lutheran children’s
program
• December 15: Annual Christmas Dinner
• December 16: celebration Beethoven’s
birthday.
• December 25-26: closed for Christmas
Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.
The Family Caregiver and Senior Advocacy Program provides information, resources, and referrals on services that are needed as persons age. Contact Pat Kimble at 1-800-277-8418, ext 112.
Goodhue County Public Health provides Long Term Care Consultations to assess a person’s needs and develop a plan of care. Often this consultation helps a senior and their family decide if their current home is where they should live. Case managers help people implement this
plan and provide ongoing coordination of services to ensure their needs are being met. For information call the Intake Nurse at 651-385-6100 or 1-800-950-2142.
Medicare Insurance Counseling
Do you need help sorting Medicare insurance forms? Medicare insurance counseling is offered FREE OF CHARGE by a state certified counselor. Call the Senior Linkage Line at 1-800-333-2433 for this FREE service.
Partners In Aging
Fairview Red Wing’s PARTNERS IN AGING program provides Senior Patient Advocates to assist the older adult and/or their families to learn about many area resources designed to provide safety, wellness and support. Personalized
assistance helps you make decisions that are right for you and your family. If you are facing life changing health conditions, living with a chronic illness or need assistance in navigating the health care system, call 388- 6740 for more information. The support is here to meet the needs of seniors in our community.
Peg’s Party (In memoryof Peg Quinn)
Cancer Support Group
Please call Pat Ross at 651-388-3988 for meeting details.
SEMCAC Senior Dining
All seniors are welcome to enjoy a delicious meal and fellowship at Jordan Tower 2 in the Sailstad Room everyday. Serving begins at 11:30am; doors on the 5th Street side open at 11:00. Suggested cost is $3.50 if you are over 60. (Full cost is $6.00.) Coffee is only $.25 per cup! Call 388- 9875 at least 24 hours in advance to make a reservation.
• December 5: celebrating the end of prohibition
• December 14: St. John’s Lutheran children’s
program
• December 15: Annual Christmas Dinner
• December 16: celebration Beethoven’s
birthday.
• December 25-26: closed for Christmas
Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.
The Family Caregiver and Senior Advocacy Program provides information, resources, and referrals on services that are needed as persons age. Contact Pat Kimble at 1-800-277-8418, ext 112.
American Lung Association’s
Better Breathers Club
Wednesday, January 25th - 1:30 p.m.
The American Lung Association’s Better Breather Clubs are support groups for adults with chronic lung diseases, their family members, friends and caregivers.
Better Breathers Club
Wednesday, January 25th - 1:30 p.m.
The American Lung Association’s Better Breather Clubs are support groups for adults with chronic lung diseases, their family members, friends and caregivers.