Our Mission
Koochiching Aging Options strives to promote the independence, dignity
and health of all of Koochiching County’s older residents.
and health of all of Koochiching County’s older residents.
Koochiching Memory Café
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Koochiching County residents with questions about cognitive issues, living with early- to mid-stage Alzheimer’s Disease or a similar dementia as well as care partners in need of support and information are invited to the Koochiching Memory Café. The café is held from 1 to 3 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month in the Fireside Room of Faith United Church in International Falls. This no-cost café is intended to provide a safe, supportive, educational and engaging social opportunity where fun and laughter are welcome. Light refreshments, presentations and engaging activities are offered. The Koochiching Memory Café is a project of Koochiching Aging Options and results from the Greater International Falls ACT on Alzheimer’s initiative. The café is in part funded by the Minnesota Board on Aging. For more information, contact Koochiching Aging Options at KoochichingAgingOptions@gmail.com or call 218-283-7030.
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Are you a Caregiver?
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Watch this Minnesota Board on Aging Video to Learn More Produced by Public Television's TPT, ECHO and the Minnesota Board on Aging, this video contends that "if you help out with the care of a family member, friend or neighbor, you ARE a caregiver! Get the help, support and knowledge you need so that you can keep yourself in good physical and emotional health. Learn more with this short video." Koochiching Aging Options, a non-profit organization that receives funding from the Minnesota Board on Aging, has more information for Caregivers as well. Call or email KAO to learn more! |