We all are familiar with the “Duluth run” when we head to The Big City to pick up those little things that we just can’t find in Cook County. I’d imagine that when Senior Rides volunteers find themselves with a
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Care Partners Moves Into a New Home!
03/05/25 Final Update: After lots of work by lots of WONDERFUL people, we are finally in our new location! We are incredibly grateful for the many talented tradespeople and dedicated volunteers who have transformed our space into an efficient and
Volunteer Meeting – 02.19.25
Thanks to everyone who attended our first-of-the-year volunteer meeting! As always, it was so good to catch up with one another, hear the latest news and announcements from Care Partners, and encourage one another on the volunteering journey. We had
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
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
Care Coordinator Betsy Retires
It’s with mixed feelings that we announce that one of our amazing Care Coordinators, Betsy Blume, has retired from Care Partners. Betsy started here in September 2022 after retiring from nursing as an RN. It’s been wonderful getting to know
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
Area Agency Releases Arrowhead Aging Statistics
Through funding from the Administration for Community Living (ACL) and St. Louis County Public Health, the Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging (AAAA) has just released 10 infographics which provide a snapshot of demographic and access data for older adults. These
February 2024 Volunteer Meeting
Thanks to the 23 volunteers and staff who were able to join us for the first volunteer meeting of 2024!! As always, it was great to connect with each other and share the joy of walking alongside our Cook County
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