You are invited to help paint the town purple! The Walk to End Alzheimer’s provides an opportunity to support our friends at the Alzheimer’s Association, raise awareness about dementia, and support those in our community who are impacted by this
Empathy: Connecting With Warmth and Care
Your training information includes ideas and suggestions for making conversation with an older adult. We hope this video also provides helpful tips and tools for being fully present with your companion. Thank you for watching!
Ice Cream Social Fundraiser 2024…WOW!!!

Words cannot express our gratitude for everyone who joined us at the big, happy 2024 Ice Cream Social Fundraiser at Sydney’s Frozen Custard on Sunday, August 25th! Your generous donations will help us support community members on the journey of
The Scoop on Ice Cream Social Fundraiser 2024

We hope to see you there!
Raffle Quilt 2024

Thanks to wonderful local fiber artists Carol Morgen and Nancy Backlund for creating our 2024 Raffle Quilt! This 100″ x 88″ (queen-sized) beauty is entitled “Split Rock: Lighting the Way Through Someone’s Storm.” This quilt is on display at Drury
Cook County joins the AARP and Minnesota Age Friendly Communities Network, Plans Recognition Celebration

At their April 16 meeting, the Cook County Public Health and Human Services Board voted unanimously to join the Age Friendly Communities Network. On Tuesday, June 25 from 10:00 -11:30 a.m., there will be a recognition celebration of the County’s
Care Partners is Hiring!

The Care Partners of Cook County Team is looking for an additional Part Time Care Coordinator & Caregiver Consultant! This is an 8 – 12 hour per week position and has very flexible hours. If you are a compassionate individual
Care Partners News – March 2024 | Issue 19
We envision a community that is fully supported to navigate our shared journeys of aging and end-of-life. Age-Friendly Community Listening Sessions So Much to be Grateful For… Julie Wilson, Executive Director Gratitude… I am overflowing with it! Your support of
Age Friendly Cook County
A Wonderful Celebration Officials from Care Partners of Cook County, Cook County Public Health & Human Services, Cook County, MN, and community members gathered on June 25, 2024, to celebrate Cook County’s acceptance as a member of the AARP and
Welcome, Minda!

We’re excited to welcome Minda Andrus as Care Partners Programs Coordinator as of the end of November! Minda graduated from St. Cloud State University in 2014 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and minor in gerontology. Recently, she and her
