Sheyenne Valley Memory Cafe

11/17/2025

Older farmers are more likely to develop dementia, which can increase their risk of injuries - especially on farms and ranches. Even those with memory problems who simply live on a farm, rather than work on it, can be at risk.

While there are general resources for farm and home safety, there aren’t any programs that focus on the specific challenges of dementia in farming communities. Caring for someone with dementia in these areas can also be especially tough on families.

Interested? To register, call (319) 384-3817 to complete a brief eligibility survey.

11/06/2025

Join this free webinar on Wednesday, November 12 at 12 PM. Register at bit.ly/ALZLearnGSC or call 800.272.3900.

Holiday caregiving can bring extra stress. This session shares simple ways to care for your own well-being so you can feel more supported and steady.

Give yourself a moment of renewal with the Alzheimer's Association Minnesota-North Dakota and NDSU Extension - Barnes County.

10/19/2025

🔥 October is Fire Prevention Month!

Learn how to stay safe at home with the Valley City Fire Department during the Sheyenne Valley Memory Café on Thursday, October 23. We’ll talk about smoke alarms, escape plans, and fire safety tips tailored for those with memory or mobility needs.

📍 Faith Lutheran Church | Doors at 1:00 PM
📞 701.253.6396 | Follow

10/06/2025

October is Fire Prevention Month, and the Sheyenne Valley Memory Café is teaming up with the Valley City Fire Department to help you stay safe at home.

🗓 Thursday, October 23 | 🕐 Doors open at 1:00 PM | 📍 Faith Lutheran Church, 309 4th St NE, Valley City

Firefighters will cover the basics of fire prevention, smoke alarm placement, and how to create an escape plan that takes into account your mobility, hearing or vision needs, and memory loss.

☕ Coffee, community, and practical advice—all in a supportive space for caregivers and individuals with memory loss.

📞 Questions? Call Nicole at 701.253.6396
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09/21/2025

⚠️ Are you prepared for an emergency?

Join us Thursday, September 25 at Sheyenne Valley Memory Café as Nicole Klefstad Johnson (ND Aging Services) and Beth Olson (Alzheimer’s Association) help us create emergency plans for extreme heat, cold, power outages, or evacuation.

📍 Faith Lutheran Church | 1:00 PM | Free event
📞 701.253.6396 |

09/16/2025

Don't miss the September Sheyenne Valley Memory Café—focused on keeping you and your loved ones safe in a crisis.

🗓 Thursday, September 25 | 🕐 Doors open at 1:00 PM | 📍 Faith Lutheran Church, 309 4th St NE, Valley City

Hear from Nicole Klefstad Johnson (ND Aging Services) and Beth Olson (Alzheimer’s Association) as they walk us through how to prepare for emergencies like extreme weather, power outages, or evacuation. Learn how to create a supply kit and make a plan that meets your loved one’s needs.

☕ Join us for coffee, support, and great conversation in a welcoming environment.

💡 Open to individuals with memory loss and their care partners.
📞 Questions? Call Nicole at 701.253.6396
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08/06/2025

Join us for the August gathering of the Sheyenne Valley Memory Café!

🗓 Thursday, August 28 | 🕐 Doors open at 1:00 PM | 📍 Faith Lutheran Church, 309 4th St NE, Valley City

Our featured guest is Joy Tandberg, Occupational Therapist and Driver Rehabilitation Specialist with Dak-Minn Driving and Home Evaluations, LLC. She’ll share how motion, strength, cognitive function, and vision all affect our ability to drive safely—and what caregivers and families can do to support senior drivers.

☕ Come early for coffee, conversation, and community.
👥 Free event open to individuals with memory loss and their care partners.
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07/09/2025

📣 We’re excited to announce our Fall 2025 Sheyenne Valley Memory Café series!

Mark your calendars and join us each month for coffee, conversation, and helpful tips in a supportive space for individuals with memory loss and their care partners. All events are free, held at Faith Lutheran Church (309 4th St NE, Valley City) with doors opening at 1:00 PM.

🍂 Here’s what’s coming up:
Thursday, August 28 - Driving Safety for Seniors
Thursday, September 25 - Preparing for Emergencies
Thursday, October 23 - Fire Prevention & Safety

01/08/2025

Caregivers, here's a great resource from NDSU Extension & Alzheimer's Association.

We're partnering with the Alzheimer's Association Minnesota-North Dakota, to offer a no-cost community virtual series. "Empowering People In The Dementia Care Circle."

Join us every other Wednesday starting January 22, 2025.
To sign up: ndsu.ag/carecircleweb

10/29/2024

Check out this upcoming virtual presentation.

The holidays can be both joyous and hectic — especially for those living with dementia and their caregivers. Join us for a no-cost virtual presentation on 'Dementia and the Holidays' on Nov. 13 at noon CST to help reduce the stress!

We'll include tips for travel and gatherings, gift ideas for people living with dementia, and time for your questions. Find details and register at bit.ly/4dsFIrP.