Local resources for caregivers

What: An annual educational conference organized by Prof. Joseph Gaugler of the University of Minnesota's School of Nursing and Center on Aging, featuring talks by experts and caregivers.

When: June 4.

Where: Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota.

Registration: Free, but pre-registration required.

Info: bit.ly/umnconference.

Toll-free numbers

Senior LinkAge Line: A toll-free statewide information and assistance service operated by the Minnesota Board on Aging; 1-800-333-2433.

Guidebooks

Caregivers Resource Guides are available from both AARP Minnesota (bit.ly/mnaarpguidebook) and the Minnesota Board on Aging (bit.ly/mncaregiverguidebook).

Sites offering localized information about programs, services, support groups, online discussion boards and other resources for caregivers:

Alzheimer's Association: bit.ly/alzheimerspage.

Amherst H. Wilder Foundation: bit.ly/wildercaregiving.

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota's Services for Older Adults: bit.ly/lsscaregiver.

Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging: bit.ly/metrocaregiver.

Minnesota Board on Aging: bit.ly/mnboardcaregiving.