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Care Partners is a volunteer-based, non-profit organization that supports Cook County community members on the journey of aging and end-of-life. They envision a community that is fully supported to navigate that journey together. 

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Event Series Lunch & Learn

Lunch & Learn – Advocating for Yourself & Others in the Health Care System

Cook County Higher Education 300 West 3rd Street, Grand Marais, MN, United States

The health care industry seems to be more complex by the day – which makes it increasingly important AND challenging to communicate our medical care needs and preferences, not to mention coordinate appointments, tests, and procedures among a multitude of providers. Dr. Jenny Delfs from Sawtooth Mountain Clinic will help participants think through these issues […]

Event Series Reframe Aging Book Group

Reframe Aging Monthly Roundtable

Cook County Higher Education 300 West 3rd Street, Grand Marais, MN, United States

Discussion group facilitated by Care Partners of Cook County. Drop in any time to discuss the monthly book selection, or simply for lively, thoughtful conversation about aging.  When: First Thursdays of the month, 4:30-6:00pm Location: Cook County Higher Education, Room 214 (main level classroom) Click here for book selections and more information, or call Care […]

Event Series Lunch & Learn

Lunch & Learn – Powers of Attorney & Advance Directives

Cook County Higher Education 300 West 3rd Street, Grand Marais, MN, United States

In this informal session, retired lawyer Julia Rau will talk about powers of attorney and health care directives – how to effectively designate someone to handle your finances and make health care decisions if you are unable to do it yourself. She will cover questions such as: Why should you do this? What is the […]

Event Series Reframe Aging Book Group

Reframe Aging Monthly Roundtable

Cook County Higher Education 300 West 3rd Street, Grand Marais, MN, United States

Discussion group facilitated by Care Partners of Cook County. Drop in any time to discuss the monthly book selection, or simply for lively, thoughtful conversation about aging.  When: First Thursdays of the month, 4:30-6:00pm Location: Cook County Higher Education, Room 214 (main level classroom) Click here for book selections and more information, or call Care […]

Event Series Lunch & Learn

Lunch & Learn – The Six Pillars of Brain Health

Cook County Higher Education 300 West 3rd Street, Grand Marais, MN, United States

It’s never too late to focus on your brain health. Bette Braem from AARP will be on hand for this interactive session where participants will explore the six pillars of brain health, discover activities that support brain health, and hopefully, be inspired by others. This session is a good overview for anyone interested in learning […]

Event Series Reframe Aging Book Group

Reframe Aging Monthly Roundtable

Cook County Higher Education 300 West 3rd Street, Grand Marais, MN, United States

Discussion group facilitated by Care Partners of Cook County. Drop in any time to discuss the monthly book selection, or simply for lively, thoughtful conversation about aging.  When: First Thursdays of the month, 4:30-6:00pm Location: Cook County Higher Education, Room 214 (main level classroom) Click here for book selections and more information, or call Care […]

Event Series Lunch & Learn

Lunch & Learn – What to Expect When You’re Expecting (to get older)

Cook County Higher Education 300 West 3rd Street, Grand Marais, MN, United States

It seems there is a deluge of detailed information that comes our way about the physiological changes we can expect as we develop in the womb, in infancy, childhood, the teen years, young adulthood and midlife. Then we hit old age…and that stream pretty much becomes a trickle. This presentation will provide a brief overview […]

Event Series Reframe Aging Book Group

Reframe Aging Monthly Roundtable

Cook County Higher Education 300 West 3rd Street, Grand Marais, MN, United States

Discussion group facilitated by Care Partners of Cook County. Drop in any time to discuss the monthly book selection, or simply for lively, thoughtful conversation about aging.  When: First Thursdays of the month, 4:30-6:00pm Location: Cook County Higher Education, Room 214 (main level classroom) Click here for book selections and more information, or call Care […]

Event Series Lunch & Learn

Lunch & Learn – Understanding Alzheimer’s & Dementia

Cook County Higher Education 300 West 3rd Street, Grand Marais, MN, United States

Alzheimer’s disease is not a normal part of aging. This session's guest presenter, Jenna Pogorels from the Minnesota-North Dakota chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, will help class attendees learn about the impact of Alzheimer’s, the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia, stages and risk factors, current research and treatments available, and Alzheimer’s Association resources.    Register here! […]

Event Series Reframe Aging Book Group

Reframe Aging Monthly Roundtable

Cook County Higher Education 300 West 3rd Street, Grand Marais, MN, United States

Discussion group facilitated by Care Partners of Cook County. Drop in any time to discuss the monthly book selection, or simply for lively, thoughtful conversation about aging.  When: First Thursdays of the month, 4:30-6:00pm Location: Cook County Higher Education, Room 214 (main level classroom) Click here for book selections and more information, or call Care […]

Event Series Lunch & Learn

Lunch & Learn – It’s Time to (Fire)Wise Up

Cook County Higher Education 300 West 3rd Street, Grand Marais, MN, United States

Lunch & Learn welcomes Cook County Firewise Coordinator Steve VanKekerix as September's guest presenter. Steve will provide the latest news on the Cook County Firewise program – part of a national effort to encourage local solutions and fuel reduction for wildfire safety. What is our county doing to mitigate the dangers of wildfire? What can […]

Event Series Reframe Aging Book Group

Reframe Aging Monthly Roundtable

Cook County Higher Education 300 West 3rd Street, Grand Marais, MN, United States

Discussion group facilitated by Care Partners of Cook County. Drop in any time to discuss the monthly book selection, or simply for lively, thoughtful conversation about aging.  When: First Thursdays of the month, 4:30-6:00pm Location: Cook County Higher Education, Room 214 (main level classroom) Click here for book selections and more information, or call Care […]