Support and companionship on the journey of aging and end-of-life
Support Care Partners
Your generosity helps seniors in Cook County maintain their independence.
Our Services
Care Partners of Cook County provides vital support and services to help clients and their families address the transitions of aging and end-of-life with safety, dignity, and confidence.
Most of our services are provided by trained volunteers. Clients are asked to share in the cost to help sustain Care Partners services. Cost shares are voluntary, are based on sliding fee guidelines and help cover costs involved in providing the service.
Senior Rides
Rides to medical appointments in Duluth and wellness activities & errands in Cook County.
Caregiver Support
Coaching and support group to reduce stress, gather support & provide better care.
Chores & Delivery
Help with errands, grocery delivery, and occasional household chores to stay safely at home.
End of Life Care
Death Doulas provide thoughtful planning and presence to support the whole family.
Care Coordination
Support to navigate health issues and dementia, arrange help, and plan for care.
Companionship
Friendly visits and calls for companionship and check-in.
Education & Advocacy
Public programs and trainings on caregiving, dementia, aging well, end-of-life and advance care planning.
Aging Resources
Online and printable Cook County Aging Services Directory and other aging support information.
I am not able to leave my husband for the time it takes to drive to Grand Marais and pick up groceries.
Delivery Client
Thank you! Care Partners has given me hope!
Latest news
- Thanks for a great Walk to End Alzheimer’s!
The rain held off this year (YAY!!!) and we enjoyed a windy but wonderful 2nd Annual Team Grand Marais Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, October 5th! A HUGE thank you to: - Care Partners News – September 2024 | Issue 20
We envision a community that is fully supported to navigate our shared journeys of aging and end-of-life. What Makes Volunteering with Care Partners So Rewarding? Julie Wilson, Executive Director Care Partners’ Volunteers! You are amazing, compassionate, living-it humans! Our effort to connect neighbor to neighbor continues to grow – and volunteers make it happen. We - Remembering Kay
It is with love and sadness in our hearts that we share of the passing of our former Executive Director, Kay Grindland. How does one put to words the beauty of this kind spirited woman? As you can read in her obituary, Kay’s reach and impact was broader than Cook County. Yet, we in this
Upcoming Events
Care Partners and Cook County Higher Education are pleased to present a Lunch & Learn series designed to support aging well in Cook County! Presented on the fourth Wednesday of the month from noon to 1pm at Cook County Higher Education, these free Lunch & Learn classes feature speakers from area organizations like Age-Friendly Cook County, AARP, North Shore Health, The MN Aging Eyes Initiative, and more. …Read more
Memory Café is a monthly gathering for people who are living with dementia and those who are caring for them. The Café offers a safe, supportive, relaxed environment to enjoy light refreshments, casual conversation and friendly connections with others who know the dementia journey first-hand. …Read more
- Reframe Aging Workshop
Reframe Aging A different take on caring well for our future selves Saturday, October 26 | 9am-noon | Cook County Higher Ed Join Care Partners of Cook County, the Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging, and Cook County Higher Education for a fun, informative, and free “Reframe Aging” workshop. We’ll look - Walk To End Alzheimer’s – October 5, 2024
Alzheimer’s isn’t waiting — and neither are we! You are invited to join Team Grand Marais for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s! This event helps our friends at the Alzheimer’s Association in their continuing research and education efforts, and supports our Cook County families who are impacted by dementia. Team
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Thank you to our generous sponsors and partners
