Local Support
This is a list of memory loss or caregiver support groups in Goodhue, Rice, or Wabasha Counties. For information on support groups in other counties or for a specific disease or condition, please call one of our advocates. If your group is not listed, please call Nicole Pelzl or Carla Pearson and to add your memory loss or caregiver support group to the list.
Rice County
Northfield:
Three Links Caregiver Support Group: 2nd Wednesday of the month from 4:00pm - 5:00pm. Offering support and resources to those who provide care for a loved one, and welcomes all caregivers and interested family members. Emphasis on dementia. For more information: Tana Kelly 507-664-8821.
Support groups meet at Northfield Hospital. Groups are always free, always welcoming
- Cancer Wellness Group : Open to patients of the Cancer Care & Infusion Center. Contact the Center at 507-646-6979.
- Grief and Loss Support Group: Schedule varies. Contact Sara Lippert, 507-646-1456 or lipperts@northfieldhospital.org(link sends e-mail).
- Parkinson’s Disease Support Group: 4th Wednesday of each month starting in May 2022. Meet in person at the Northfield Hospital Conference Center, lower level. Contact Kathy Lathrop, 507-646-1195 or lathropk@northfieldhospital.org(link sends e-mail) and Maria Bohl, 507-646-8840 or bohlm@northfieldhospital.org(link sends e-mail).
Faribault:
Milestone Senior Living Caregiver Support Group: 4th Tuesday of the month from 6:30pm - 8:00pm. Offering support and resources to those who provide care for a loved one, and welcomes all caregivers and intersted family members. Facilitated by Brenda Johnson. For more information: 507-332-7357.
Family Caregiver Support Group: Date(s): 4th Tuesday of the month, Time: 5:30—7:00 p.m, Location: Buckham West Commons, Contact: Andrew Weiss 507-332-7357 or aweiss1@brookdale.com. Are you helping an elder with daily living activities? Then you are a caregiver. Join us on the 4th Tuesday of the month at Buckham West ~ 19 Division St. W. in Faribault for conversation with other caregivers. Open to all; no charge.
Goodhue County
Red Wing:
Parkinson's Support Group: Pier 55 Red Wing Area Senior 651-327-2255, Every Tuesday @ 1pm. The group welcomes family, caregivers or anyone who has Parkinson's.
Pine Island:
Memory Cafe: Third Thursday of each month from 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm at the Pine Island Senior Center. A welcoming place for people with memory loss, care partners, and friends to socialize, get information, and have fun. All are welcome. Facilitated by Marie Hlava. For more information: 507-259-0613.
Wabasha County
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