Wabasha County Senior Connections

Wabasha County Senior Connections Our collaborative is a member of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States & Communities.

We engage and mobilize our communities to identify and implement opportunities to make Wabasha and Kellogg more livable and better able to support people of all ages. The Wabasha-Kellogg Age-Friendly Collaborative is a spinoff of the Wabasha County Senior
Health Action Team and a member of the AARP Network of Age–Friendly States and
Communities. We are a group of local organizations and individual

s committed to improving the quality of life for the very old, the very young, and everyone in between living in our
communities. To learn more about the who, what, when, where, why, and how of our collaborative, check out our website, wkagefriendly.com

With your help, we will identify and implement opportunities to make Wabasha and Kellogg
more livable and better able to support people of all ages.

This month’s AARP article highlights the important role home health aides can play in supporting older adults and their ...
06/03/2026

This month’s AARP article highlights the important role home health aides can play in supporting older adults and their families.
From helping with daily activities to providing companionship and peace of mind, home health aides can be a valuable part of a care plan for aging loved ones.

Read more from AARP:
https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/home-care/home-health-aides/?src=psn

What to look for and how to hire someone to care for family at home

Improve Your Strength and Balance!Join A Matter of Balance, an evidence-based program to help reduce fall risks and incr...
05/27/2026

Improve Your Strength and Balance!
Join A Matter of Balance, an evidence-based program to help reduce fall risks and increase activity.

📍 Faith Lutheran Church, Wabasha
🕐 1:00–3:00 PM
📅 Tuesdays and Thursdays in July

Learn how to improve strength, balance, and confidence while making your home safer.

Registration required.
Call Dana Bergner at 507-421-6067 to reserve your spot.

This month’s AARP article highlights an important topic for healthy aging: the impact of too much sitting.Staying active...
05/08/2026

This month’s AARP article highlights an important topic for healthy aging: the impact of too much sitting.
Staying active doesn’t have to mean intense exercise — even small movements throughout the day can make a big difference for overall health, mobility, and brain wellness.

Read more from AARP:
https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/basics/caregiving-sedentary-adults/

Encourage activity through social time, simple routines and shared outings

Check this out. Our friends at Elder Network are putting on a Dementia Friends Info Session.
04/09/2026

Check this out. Our friends at Elder Network are putting on a Dementia Friends Info Session.

Please call our office at 507-285-5272 or email Pa Cha at [email protected] to register for our upcoming Dementia Friends Info Session in Kasson. This event will be held on Thursday, April 30th, from 1-2pm at the Kasson Public Library. We look forward to having you join us for this opportunity to learn more about dementia, living with dementia, breaks the myths/stereotypes surrounding dementia, and much more!

Advice for caregivers dealing with a spouse’s anger and confusion
04/01/2026

Advice for caregivers dealing with a spouse’s anger and confusion

April is Stress Awareness Month.We know that living with dementia can bring stress and anxiety for a person, their famil...
04/01/2026

April is Stress Awareness Month.

We know that living with dementia can bring stress and anxiety for a person, their family, friends and carers.

Check out what Dementia Friends has to share for support.

April is Stress Awareness Month.

We know that living with dementia can bring stress and anxiety for a person, their family, friends and carers.

Dementia Friend Caroline told us a how important it is to share our feelings and talk about the hard times.

If you ever need any support or advice, or just someone to talk to - we’re here for you. Please do call our Dementia Support Line on 0333 150 3456.

Fraud and scams are on the rise, with some scammers specifically targeting older adults. But there are ways you can prot...
03/24/2026

Fraud and scams are on the rise, with some scammers specifically targeting older adults. But there are ways you can protect yourself and your personal information. Preventing fraud & scams includes information about fraud prevention, how you can detect and report fraud and scams, so you can keep your personal information and yourself safe.

A minimum attendance is required to hold this class. Call (651) 565-3927 by noon on April 28th to reserve your spot.

A healthy sleep routine can help a person with dementia to feel better, be less confused, be more co-ordinated and have ...
03/04/2026

A healthy sleep routine can help a person with dementia to feel better, be less confused, be more co-ordinated and have more energy in the daytime. Read our tips for helping support someone with dementia to sleep better at night: http://spkl.io/6187AveJz

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