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Dementia Friendly Park Rapids

Park Rapids is working to create a dementia friendly and inclusive community where individuals with memory loss and their care partners feel supported through education, awareness and resources.
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Community Resources
Events
Alzheimer Resources

Community Resource Guide

Listings of Dementia Friendly businesses and more
Community Resources
Community Resource Guide Click here

Yesteryear Kits

Park Rapids Area Library is creating "Yesteryear Kits" for their patrons. Each kit will contain several theme resources with which to provide interaction and help bridge communication and discussions. Call the library to see about checking out one of these kits at (218) 732-4966.
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File of Life

Critical information for you to fill out to have on hand for first responders in case of an emergency.
Alzheimer Resources
File of Life Click here to download and print

10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's

Visit alz.org for Memory Loss & Early Signs of Alzheimer's
Alzheimer Resources
10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's Click here

Dementia Friendly Park Rapids Action Team

The Action Team dedicated to helping Park Rapids become a Dementia Friendly Community.

CHI St. Joseph's Health

Community Education

Community Members and Caregivers

County Commissioner

Dancing Sky AAA

Essentia Health

Dementia Friends

Faith Community

Heartland Arts

Heritage Communities

HRDC

Hubbard County DAC

Knute Nelson

Law Enforcement

Living at Home

Park Rapids Library

The Remember Project

Sanford Health

TSZ Law Office

Wellness Matters

Upcoming Events

6 Oct
A Day with Dr. Terry Barclay
Date 10.06.2023 7:30 am - 4:15 pm

Terry R. Barclay, PhD is a nationally renowned clinical expert and sought
out speaker on aging and dementia with expertise in timely detection
and optimal management of individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease.


Friday, October 6, 2023
7:30am - 4:15pm
Cost: $20 includes lunch and CEU’s
Faithbridge Church
1505 Park Ave., Park Rapids, MN


Sessions Include:
1.The aging brain: Normal aging, Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia
2.It’s not always Alzheimer’s: Symptoms, treatment and care for Alzheimer’s disease
and other forms of dementia
3.Alzheimer’s Research update: new discoveries and treatments
4.Ask the expert: Open Q&A
Lunch break
1.Dispelling common myths: Old wives’ tales and wishful thinking
2.How we diagnose dementia: Why it matters and how it’s done
3.Living well with memory loss: Top strategies to support brain health and optimize quality of life
4.Ask the expert: Open Q&A


Park Rapids is working to create a dementia friendly and inclusive community where individuals with memory loss and their care partners feel supported through education, awareness and resources for more information visit Dementia Friendly Park Rapids at http://dfc.parkrapidslivingathome.org/


If you are a family caregiver caring for someone with dementia, please call Living at Home 218-732-3137 to register as our guest for the day at no charge!