Hi Patrick,

Sometimes our closest relationships can pay the price when we become stressed or exhausted. It is easy to feel like retreating, but how do we find the space to be compassionate and present with others and ourselves? In this issue, Dr. Steve Hoover shares some of his professional expertise and helps guide us toward using our minds for self-healing and well-being. Download his guide, Mindful Presence: Compassionate Care for Self and Others. Dr. Hoover has been involved with D-CAN since the beginning and is now the Healthy Aging Coordinator at Central Minnesota Council on Aging in Sartell.

Dr. Patrick Zook

Founder & President

D-CAN

Local Caregiver Support Groups

We offer Dementia Caregiver Support Groups located in St. Cloud, Becker, Staples, Sauk Centre, Long Prairie, and Wadena. Here are the upcoming dates for February:

Sauk Centre: Feb. 6th at 10-11 am

St. Cloud: Feb. 20th at 10-11 am

Staples: Feb. 27th at 9-10 am

Wadena: Feb. 27th at 11 am - 12 pm

Long Prairie: Feb. 27th at 2-3 pm

Becker: Feb. 28th at 10-11 am

View the calendar for location details.

Part 1 - Dementia Awareness Training at The Gillespie Senior Center

Join us Wednesday, February 21st, from 1-2:30 pm at The Gillespie Senior Center. This training includes a dementia introduction, as well as answering common questions (like “Why is my loved one looking for someone from the past?” “Why did they hide/lose things?”). This class will also give practical tips and advice on communication with persons who have dementia. This is a three-part series hosted by D-CAN. Join us for one or some of the events. 

Date: Wednesday, February 21st

Location: The Gillespie Senior Center

Time: 1-2:30 pm

Part 2 - Dementia Education Series at Edgewood Sartell

Join us for part two of the Dementia Education Series with Edgewood Sartell on Thursday, February 29th. Learn more about dementia presented by our Care Navigator/Educator, Cristina Rodriguez, CDP.

Thursday, February 29th

2pm-3:30pm

Edgewood Sartell

673 Brianna Drive Sartell, MN 56377

No Cost to attend, snacks provided. Space is Limited; please RSVP to Brian at 320-281-3343

Insurance Reminders

We accept the following insurance at our clinic:

Aetna/Allina Health

BlueCross Blue Shield

Cigna

HealthPartners

Humana

Medica (in-network starting 1/1/24)

Medicare

Medicaid/MHCP

Most Medicare Advantage Plans

Railroad Medicare

UCare

United HealthCare

Also, Medicare care is no longer covering a non-negotiable portion of our dementia evaluations. Please call our office for more information.

Cheesy Sweet Potato & Black Bean Casserole

This cheesy casserole is packed with plenty of nourishing veggies. Black beans provide protein, and sweet potatoes give vitamin A.

Photo credit: eatingwell.com

Please consider making a donation to D-CAN of any amount today. Your gift helps continue the work of providing comprehensive dementia care in our community.

In addition, we'd like to remind you to check with your employer to see if they have a match program. We encourage Thrivent members to utilize the Action Team funds ($250.00) and their once-a-year Thrivent Choice Dollars. Visit their website for more details. We are also set up with UnitedHealth Group's employee giving match program. Visit their website for more details.

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Have a question you would like answered by our team? Contact us at contact@dcan-mn.org or call our office at (320) 640-6726.