MnCAN Printable Resources
National Organizations
- Aphasia Access. Communication is key to person-centered health care and meaningful life. Aphasia Access empowers healthcare professionals, interdisciplinary teams, speech-language pathologists, and community advocates. Visit their webpage for more information: aphasiaaccess.org
- Caring.com is a senior care resource for family caregivers seeking information and support as they care for aging parents, spouses, and other loved ones. Care partner support guide: www.caring.com/caregivers/burnout/
- Caregiver Action Network. caregiveraction.org
- Family Caregiver Alliance. 445.8106 https://www.caregiver.org/
- Health In Aging. Health In Aging is a trusted source for up-to-date information and advice on health and aging, created by the American Geriatrics Society’s Health in Aging Foundation. https://www.healthinaging.org/about-us.
- Caregiver Self Assessment Questionnaire: https://www.healthinaging.org/tools-and-tips/caregiver-self-assessment-questionnaire
- National Alliance for Caregiving. 718.8444. https://www.caregiving.org/
- Rescue: Resources and Education for Stroke Caregiver’s Understanding and Empowerment.Visit the website for more information: cidrr8.research.va.gov/rescue/
- Stroke survivordedicated to helping people with disabilities live full lives!” Lots of tips, with a sense of humor; articles, books, and helpful products. Visit the website for more information: strokesurvivor.com
- Voice of Hope for Aphasia. Aphasia Simulations. Experience what it might be like to have aphasia! The Aphasia Simulationsdeveloped by former Voices of Hope for Aphasia Executive Director, Dr. Jackie Hinckley, and Keen Research, are intended to provide a different perspective on the issues encountered by a person with a language disorder. With this perspective comes, perhaps, greater understanding and empathy. Visit their webpage for more information: https://www.vohaphasia.org/simulation/
- Well Spouse Association. 577.8899. Visit the website for more information: https://wellspouse.org/
Minnesota-based organizations offering assistance and respite care
- Care Patrol has several advisors in the Twin Cities available to help with care needs. Visit their website for more information: https://carepatrol.com/about-carepatrol/
- Eldercare Partners– 651.234.2262 https://www.caregiver.org/eldercare-partners
- DARTS(Healthy Aging Solutions) – 651.455.1560 (Dakota County) https://dartsconnects.org/caregiving/
- Family Means– 651.439.4840 (Washington County) https://www.familymeans.org/help-for-caregivers.html
- Family Caregiver Connection– 763.422.6960 (Anoka County) https://www.anokacounty.us/655/Family-Caregiver-Connection
- Living at Home Network– 651.649.0315 https://lahnetwork.org/
- Metropolitan Caregiver Services Collaborative. http://ltcombudsman.org/uploads/files/support/MN-Caregiver-Service-Collaborative-List-final.pdf
- Minnesota Board on Aging– 651.431.2500 http://www.mnaging.org/Advisor/Caregiver.aspx
- Minnesota Live Well at Homehelps older Minnesotans thrive by providing the programs and resources that keep people living in
their how homes longer. Visit their website for more information: Live Well - Open Circle Adult Day Servicesis ideal for adults of all ages who could benefit from daytime social interaction, health and personal care and/or cognitive support. Several locations in the Twin Cities area. Visit their website for more information: https://www.opencircle.org/
- Senior Community Services– 952.541.1019 https://seniorcommunity.org/caregiversupportgroups/
- Senior Helpersis owned by a Speech Pathologist. Senior Helpers provides non-medical home care to adults who would benefit from 1:1 support for companion care services (companionship, outings, laundry, light housekeeping, transportation, errands, meal prep) and/or personal care services (bathing, grooming, toileting) individualized to needs. Services can be provided for as little as 4 hours once a week, up to 24/7, to foster improved quality of life and increased independence. Contact: 952-395-3443. Visit the website for more information:seniorhelpers.com/mn/lake-minnetonka/
- Wilder Caregiver Support Services– 651.280.2273 (East Metro) https://www.wilder.org/what-we-offer/healthy-aging-caregiving-services/caregiver-services