For Caregivers

Read advice and tips just for family caregivers

We know how challenging it can be to take care of your loved one while also taking care of yourself. That’s why A Home for the Day offers tips and advice here to help you navigate the ups and downs of caregiving.

You Don’t Have to Win the Argument

It usually starts with something small. Your dad insists it's Sunday when it's Wednesday. Your wife says someone stole her purse, and it's sitting on the kitchen chair. Your mom wants to go home, and she's standing in the house she's lived in for forty years. So you...

When Siblings Disagree About Care: Navigating the Family Fallout

You grew up in the same house. You know the same childhood stories, the same holiday traditions, the same version of your mom before any of this started. And somehow, when it comes to her care, you and your siblings can't agree on anything. One of you wants to hire...

Why Socialization Matters More Than Memory

When families notice memory changes in a loved one, their first instinct is often to focus on the memory loss itself. They search for brain games, memory exercises, supplements, and strategies to help their loved one remember more. While cognitive health is important,...

5 Surprising Things People with Dementia Still Love

But one of the most encouraging things we see every day at Club is this: people living with dementia still enjoy many of the same things they always have — sometimes in new ways. Here are five things that often continue to bring real joy and connection. Going Out to...

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What a Good Day Looks Like for Someone Living With Dementia

A “good day” for someone living with dementia doesn’t look like a packed schedule or constant stimulation. It doesn’t mean being busy every minute or remembering everything that happened. A good day is about how someone feels while they’re living it. A Good Day Starts...

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Ditch the New Year Pressure for Meaningful Days

January often arrives with a lot of noise. New goals. New ambition. For many older adults—and the families who care for them—that pressure can feel unnecessary or even discouraging. Instead of focusing on resolutions, focus on meaningful days—days with structure,...

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Local Memory Loss Support Group

 Partnering with Alzheimer’s Association, A Home for the Day hosts a monthly support group meeting to unite those affected by Alzheimer’s and memory loss. Our owner and director, Julie, is a co-facilitator of the support group. The meetings provide educational resources and support for individuals living with Alzheimer’s and their family members. If you would like to join the group, visit the link to learn more. We meet the 4th Wednesday of each month from 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm.  Respite is available.  Please RSVP to julie@ahomefortheday.com 

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A Home for the Day

Address:
Located inside
Love of Christ Church (door B)
1971 Pine Cone Road
St. Cloud, MN 56303

Contact:
320-260-7396
info@ahomefortheday.com

Hours:
Mon, Tues, Wed, Thu & Fri:
8:30 am - 3 pm
Weekends: Closed