Mankato & North Mankato ACT on Alzheimer's

06/02/2026

We’re so proud of our ACT team member, Alysha Kruger, who is on Capitol Hill today with people from across the country talking with legislators and their staff about important legislation💜

06/01/2026

June marks Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. Gain insight into Alzheimer’s and related dementias.

05/29/2026

Join us in Mankato for a unique opportunity to hear directly from experts across Minnesota! Registration now open: bit.ly/ACTDementiaResearchSummit

05/07/2026

Thank you VINE Faith in Action for hosting a Dementia Friends session and those who became Dementia Friends🌼

04/27/2026

Join us in Mankato for an informative and uplifting day! Registration now open! bit.ly/ACTDementiaResearchSummit

04/27/2026

Learn how to recognize the latest scams to protect yourself and your loved ones. Join us for a free webinar on April 30 at 1pm where you’ll learn about:

‼️ The risks facing people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias
🚫 Warning signs and safety tips
🛡️ Ways to protect yourself from fraud

🔗 Reserve your spot for the latest information: https://bit.ly/4e8f9w7

04/21/2026

The 2026 Facts & Figures is now available💜

Americans say brain health is a top priority as they age, ranking it as important as — or more important than — physical health. Yet a major gap remains between awareness and action. Learn more and share the facts: alz.org/facts.

03/29/2026

Caregiving can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. Find connection, understanding, and encouragement with others who truly get it at one of VINE’s monthly Caregiver Support Groups.

💬 Share experiences
💡 Gain helpful insights
🤝 Build a supportive community

📍 VINE Adult Community Center (Mankato)

🗓 April Caregiver Support Group Schedule:
• Tuesday, April 7 | 10 – 11 am
• Wednesday, April 8 | 1 – 2:30 pm
• Wednesday, April 15 | 5:15 – 6:30 pm
• Thursday, April 16 | 3 – 4 pm

👥 Groups are limited to 10 participants
📝 Pre-registration required

📞 Call (507) 387-1666 or 📧 email [email protected] to register

If you’re unable to attend after registering, please let us know so we can offer your spot to someone else.

💛 Need extra support? Ask about Caregiver Consulting for additional guidance throughout the month.

03/26/2026

Thank you to MSU, Mankato’s Eta Sigma Gamma, an honor society for health education, for hosting a Dementia Friends session with the College of Allied Health & Nursing-Minnesota State University, Mankato. These students join the nearly 1500 people in our area who are Dementia Friends. Great to know they will carry this knowledge forward in to their personal and professional lives🌼

02/04/2026

Our team is thankful to Mankato Police and Fire for investing time in this training and expanding their knowledge on ways to serve and support people living Alzheimer’s and related dementias. Four sessions are being conducted and led by Debbie Richman, START Senior Solutions.

🧠👮 Dementia-Focused Training for Mankato Police Officers

Mankato police officers recently participated in dementia-focused training to strengthen how we respond to calls involving individuals living with dementia. These situations can be challenging and additional knowledge helps officers better assess what’s happening and respond with patience, understanding, and care.

The training was supported by Mankato & North Mankato ACT on Alzheimer’s, which works locally to provide education, resources, and support for individuals and families affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

Facilitator Debbie Richman shared why this matters:

“It’s great to see these agencies interested and willing to enhance their knowledge of how to better interact with persons with dementia in the community. They are often called into situations where they need to assess a root cause, and having greater knowledge makes that less challenging in an already challenging moment.”

We appreciate the partnership and the chance to keep learning ways to better support our community.

Learn more about local dementia resources and education at katoactonalz.org