Learn about the Whole-Person Wellness Screening Program and Living Well with Dementia and MCI

Sam Sleeman, CVA, Executive Director of the Faith Community Nurse Network of the Greater Twin Cities will talk about the 2023 Whole Person Wellness community screenings project. She will explain the screening process, including what happens when cognitive issues are discovered. The Nurse Network will be conducting Whole Person Wellness Screenings later in April 2024. This is a great opportunity to find out more about what is involved and what information you can expect to get from a Wellness Screening.

In the second half of our event, Linda Camp, Robyn Birkeland, and Carolyn Klaver will talk about how best to support people who are living on their own with MCI (Mild Cognitive Impairment) or dementia. Robyn will share about the University of Minnesota's Home Alone study and will review the preliminary results. She will also share considerations, resources, and tips for people with dementia who are living independently. Linda Camp will explain how “solos” groups can help people develop a personal backup plan for help and support, with monthly meetings to keep members on track, and build skills and social connections. She will discuss a new tool she developed to help create and facilitate these groups. Carolyn will discuss her own experiences with “solos.”

Robyn Birkeland, Ph.D., is a study interventionist and coach at the University of Minnesota Families and Long-Term Care Projects team. Linda Camp has extensive knowledge on aging solos including research and legislative work. Carolyn Klaver is a registered nurse & dementia specialist with Lyngblomsten Community Services.

Dementia: Caring & Coping is presented by the Roseville Alzheimer’s & Dementia Community Action Team. Our topics are intended to actively improve the quality of life for persons living with dementia and their care partners.

Date and Time: April 9, 2024 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM CDT

Venue: Roseville City Hall - City Council Chambers | 2660 Civic Center Drive, Roseville, MN

Free - All are welcome!

For details https://www.cityofroseville.com/dementiainfo, https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-A90KlDX1Qd-NC87Ue6AJRji7Voem5E6/view.