Redeemer is a member of Lyngblomsten, a Christian nonprofit organization providing healthcare, housing, and community-based services for older adults since 1906.
Are you a caregiver recovering from surgery, headed on vacation, or in need of a break? Lyngblomsten is pleased to offer overnight respite care at its senior living campus in Lino Lakes. This temporary care allows family members to take time away from their caregiving responsibilities. During their stay, participants have their health and personal care needs met, connecting with others while participating in campus programs (e.g., art activities, games, concerts). For more information, contact Deb Bland at (651) 515-1727 or dbland@lyngblomsten.org.
Find peace along your caregiving journey. In honor of National Family Caregivers Month this November, Lyngblomsten Community Services invites you to meet Minnesota author and family caregiver Linda Knebel Pruden. Join Linda and the Community Services team on November 8 from 10–11:30 AM at Lyngblomsten at Lino Lakes (6070 Blanchard Blvd., Lino Lakes, MN 55014) and experience how her words help caregivers unbury their own truths and find beauty in painful times. Linda’s recently released book, From Fear to Peace, shares her journey and explores the struggles, triumphs, and profound impact of love and faith in the face of adversity. Limited onsite respite care will be available, but advance registration is required for respite care. For more information or to register, visit www.Lyngblomsten.org/FindingPeace. (Flyer)
Caregivers: Receive the support you need by meeting with a social worker. Are you caring for an older adult and feel stressed and overwhelmed in your role? Receive the support and resources you need by scheduling a time to meet with Lisa Brown, MSW, LISW, a Caregiver Social Worker with Lyngblomsten Community Services. Appointments are available in Lino Lakes on Tuesdays and in St. Paul on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Virtual appointments are also available. To schedule an appointment, contact Lisa at (651) 632-5320 or caregiving@lyngblomsten.org. (Flyer)
Attend a free wellness screening on November 18. Free wellness screenings are available for older adults 65+ at the Aŋpétu Téča Community Center in Roseville on November 18 from 9:30 AM–3 PM! Co-sponsored by Lyngblomsten Community Services, these wellness screenings are being offered by the Faith Community Nurse Network of the Greater Twin Cities. These 45- to 60-minute visits (which are not meant to replace a doctor’s visit) offer a chance to check basic metrics like blood pressure, screen for mental health and cognitive changes, discuss overall wellbeing with a registered nurse, and get connected to resources in the community. Questions can be directed to (651) 204-0904 or erin@fcnntc.org. To register, visit https://form.jotform.com/fcnntc/rosevilleappts. (Flyer)
No matter the size of your estate, you need a plan. The Lyngblomsten Foundation can help with this free seminar on estate planning held from 3–4:30 PM on Thursday, October 9 at Lyngblomsten at Lino Lakes (6070 Blanchard Blvd., Lino Lakes, MN). Listen to Attorney David Joyslin of Best & Flanagan as he explains the basics of estate planning, disability and incapacity planning, and tax planning and charitable giving. Free to attend; registration required by October 7. Visit www.Lyngblomsten.org/Estate to learn more and register or contact Carrie Godfrey at (651) 632-5358 or cgodfrey@lyngblomsten.org.
Help enrich the lives of older adults with memory loss by volunteering with The Gathering. The Gathering, a program of Lyngblomsten Community Services, is looking for volunteers to help make a difference in the lives of older adults with early- to mid-stage memory loss. As a volunteer, you’ll spend four meaningful hours socializing with participants and engaging in brain-stimulating activities, providing participants’ care partners with a much-needed break. Sessions of The Gathering are held on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at Lyngblomsten’s Como Park campus and on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at Lyngblomsten’s Lino Lakes campus. Each session runs from 10 AM–2 PM. For information on how to get involved, contact (651) 632-5499 or volunteer@lyngblomsten.org.