CAREgivers

02/04/2026

Today!
Wednesday February 4
Parkinsons Caregiver Support Group
Support Group for caregivers caring for a loved one with Parkinsons Disease
Time: First Wednesday of each month 11:30am-12:30pm
Location: Avera Paza 3, second floor conference room
Or virtually:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81082216975
Meeting ID: 81082216975

Please note the ZOOM info is different that the usual link!

02/02/2026

Starting this week!! Rsvp to join!

02/02/2026

02/02/2026

Every month we host a Memory Cafe for our caregivers and their care receivers!
This group serves as a place where people living with dementia/related illnesses and their caregivers can socialize and build community in a safe and understanding environment. We aim to provide meaningful social interactions and decrease social isolation.
Reach out with questions if you're curious and want to check out the group next month!

02/02/2026

Groups and Events Week of February 1-February 7, 2026

Monday February 2
Grief Support Group
Designed to support anyone who has lost someone they loved, or someone they were caregiving for.
Topic: Grief Support
Time: 10:30-11:30am
Location: Active Generations East
Or virtually by Zoom:
https://zoom.us/j/93647549518
Meeting ID: 936 4754 9518
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Wednesday February 4
Savvy Caregiver Classes* (This session is currently closed but if you are interested in joining our next session, please contact us!)
6 session training for unpaid caregivers of loved ones with dementia
Wednesday January 7- February 11th from 10am-noon (CST)
Active Generations Main Room 202 or via Zoom
Class is FREE and book is provided.
RSVP Required to cspurling@activegen.org or (605)333-3319
*Daybreak Adult Day Services provides free respite care for your loved one while you attend any Educational Class Series (Savvy or Powerful Tools for Caregivers) in person.

Parkinsons Caregiver Support Group
Support Group for caregivers caring for a loved one with Parkinsons Disease
Time: fourth Wednesday of each month 1:30-2:30pm
Location: Avera Paza 3, second floor conference room
Or virtually:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81082216975
Meeting ID: 51082216975

Thursday February 5
Powerful Tools for Caregivers Classes*
6 sessions of classroom training for unpaid caregivers of loved ones with any diagnosis
Thursday February 5 – March 12 1:30-3pm (CST)
Active Generations East, Front Conference Room or via Zoom
Class is FREE and book is provided.
RSVP Required to mclark@activegen.org or (605)333-3312
*Daybreak Adult Day Services provides free respite care for your loved one while you attend any Educational Class Series (Savvy or Powerful Tools for Caregivers) in person.

Memory Care Caregiver Support Group
Support Group for those caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or any other type of dementia
Time: 10:00-11:00am
Location: Active Generations East, Conference Room at Main Entrance.
Or virtually:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88295945296
Meeting ID: 882 9594 5296

Other ways we can help?
Contact us Monday – Friday 8am-5pm if we can assist you in any way at caregivers@activegen.org or 1-800-360-6161
Individual appointments available in person, phone or zoom call. Below is a sample of the topics we would be happy to assist with:
• Caregiver coaching and education
• Resource navigation
• Personalized care plans including crisis planning
• Emotional support
• Advanced care planning
• Respite planning

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01/29/2026

Topic: Grief Support Group
Time: Monday Feb. 2nd, 10:30-11:30am
Active Generations East Front Conference Room
5500 E. Active Gen Pl. 57110

Anyone is welcome, feel free to bring a friend or family member, no membership or registration is necessary to join.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/93647549518
Meeting ID: 936 4754 9518

Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kqjZ79yDb

01/29/2026

If you are a male caregiver, please help us build our Men’s Support Group by answering a short survey!

Caregiver Services would like to offer you a dedicated men's caregiver support group called the Men's Caregiver Alliance. We would love your feedback to learn how to best support you. The group will be an hour and held both virtually and in person so you will always have the option to participate vi...

01/29/2026

Caregiver Support Services offers you an array of options every month!

Our services are free/donation based, and they aim to provide a safe place for you to share your experiences without judgement. We offer a community of others who care and see your struggles, who want to support you and not only encourage self-care, but help you to find ways to incorporate it into your life in ways that actually work.
This program exists to remind you that you are just as important as your care receiver and that when you are taking care of yourself, you are better able to care for others.
In a world of “how is your care receiver doing with their health?” we ask, “how are YOU?” and we truly want to know the answer.
Let us spread the love to you this February by joining us in an activity or support group… whether you come in person or virtually, we want to see you.

If you see something you’d like to participate in but your care receiver needs someone by their side, let’s talk about Adult Day Services, right on site with our programs, so you don’t need to make any extra stops.

We can’t wait to get to know you. Reach out with any questions or concerns… you are not alone!
Feel free to pass this information along to anyone who might be interested, share with your family members, and anyone who also helps you in supporting you or your care receiver.

01/28/2026

There are still spots available! Please RSVP if you plan to attend!
If you have already RSVP’d, I have you signed up!

Feeling Stretched as a Caregiver?

Powerful Tools for Caregivers is an educational series designed to provide you with the tools you need to take care of yourself.

This program helps family caregivers reduce stress, improve self-confidence, improve communication, balance their lives, increase their ability to make tough decisions, and locate helpful resources. The caregiver class consists of six sessions held once a week. Interactive lessons, discussions and brainstorming will help you take the “tools” you choose and put them into action for your life.

Participants will receive a book, The Caregiver Helpbook. The class and the book are free to participants.

Classes will be held in-person (AG East-Sioux Falls) or via Zoom
Thursdays, Feb. 5th – March 12th 1:30-3:00pm (CDT).

For more information or to register, contact Meghan Clark 605-333-3312 mclark@activegen.org
Class size is limited, and pre-registration is required.

01/26/2026

Most of our classes and groups are available via Zoom! Don’t let distance or cold weather keep you from joining! 😊
If technology is tricky for you, you are not alone! Please contact us directly prior to the event and we will be happy to walk you through how to connect.
All Caregiver Support Services are offered free; No membership required. RSVP required where highlighted.
2 Locations for your convenience:
Main- 2300 W. 46th Street (behind Scheel’s)
East- 5500 E. Active Generations Place (behind Target at Dawley Farms)

Groups and Events Week of January 26– January 31, 2026

Monday January 26
Grief Support Group
Designed to support anyone who has lost someone they loved, or someone they were caregiving for.
Topic: Grief Support
Time: 10:30-11:30am
Location: Active Generations Main, Room 201
Or virtually by Zoom:
https://zoom.us/j/93647549518
Meeting ID: 936 4754 9518
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Wednesday January 14
Savvy Caregiver Classes* (This session is currently closed but if you are interested in joining our next session, please contact us!)
6 session training for unpaid caregivers of loved ones with dementia
Wednesday January 7- February 11th from 10am-noon (CST)
Active Generations Main Room 202 or via Zoom
Class is FREE and book is provided.
RSVP Required to cspurling@activegen.org or (605)333-3319
*Daybreak Adult Day Services provides free respite care for your loved one while you attend any Educational Class Series (Savvy or Powerful Tools for Caregivers) in person.

Caregiver Support Group
Support Group for caregivers caring for a loved one with any diagnosis
Time: fourth Wednesday of each month 1:30-2:30pm
Location: in-person at Active Generations East, Conference Room Main Entrance
Or virtually:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/92813111039
Meeting ID: 928 1311 1039

Saturday January 31
Memory Café (rescheduled from Jan 27 due to weather)
A group for caregivers and their loves ones to socialize and build community in a safe and understanding environment.
Join us for interactive activities, fun, light snacks and camaraderie.
Time: 10-11:30am
Location: Active Gen East- Daybreak (West Door)
RSVP Required to cspurling@activegen.org or (605)333-3319

Other ways we can help?
Contact us Monday – Friday 8am-5pm if we can assist you in any way at caregivers@activegen.org or 1-800-360-6161
Individual appointments available in person, phone or zoom call. Below is a sample of the topics we would be happy to assist with:
• Caregiver coaching and education
• Resource navigation
• Personalized care plans including crisis planning
• Emotional support
• Advanced care planning
• Respite planning

01/26/2026

Hybrid Group In person at Active Generations East FRONT ENTRANCE Conference Room and via Zoom.
Designed for any family caregiver regardless of care receiver's diagnosis.
This group will meet 1x month the fourth Wednesday of each month.

Topic: Any Caregiver Support Group
Time: Wednesday, 1/28/2026 1:30-2:30pm

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/92813111039

Meeting ID: 928 1311 1039
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01/22/2026

Did you know that social isolation can put your health at risk?
Social isolation and loneliness can increase a person's risk for:
Heart disease and stroke.
Type 2 diabetes.
Depression and anxiety.
Dementia
And more...

Joining a community of people who understand you and care for you can dramatically improve your life in more ways than meets the eye. If you as a caregiver or your care receiver are feeling alone, reach out to ask how our free/donation based program can help decrease isolation. Winter is long and can exasperate these feelings! You are not alone!

caregivers@activegen.org
605-336-6122 Option 3

https://www.cdc.gov/social-connectedness/risk-factors/index.html