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Mayores Mejores

Helping the Latino community and their families learn more about Dementia and how to cope with it. 

CLUES Mayores Mejores

Through our Mayores Mejores initiative, CLUES aims to provide information and support to members of our Latino community who may be experiencing dementia and their caregivers who are looking to learn more about caring for their loved ones. Our goal is to facilitate an outlet for families who want to connect with the community and find a support system.

If you or a loved one is prone to Dementia, the Mayores Mejores program can be beneficial through its group support, group activities, social connections, and education workshops that can promote awareness and activities to help maintain cognitive functions and social relationships.

What is Dementia?

Dementia is a general term for a severe impairment of mental capacity that interferes with daily life. Memory loss is one example. Alzheimer's is the most common type of dementia. 

For more information, please visit the Alzheimer’s Association website. 

How can I prevent dementia?

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), these are some of the recommendations to reduce the risk of Dementia 

  • Exercise regularly 
  • Do not smoke 
  • Avoid excessive use of alcohol 
  • Control body weight 
  • Follow a healthy diet  
  • Keep blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol at appropriate levels 

Latinos More Likely to Develop Dementia. Why?

According to the Alzheimer's Association, Latinos are at higher risk of Alzheimer's and dementia. Due to extended life expectancies and a higher prevalence of cardiovascular disorders including high blood pressure and high cholesterol, the Latino community has a higher chance of developing some kind of dementia in comparison to other demographic groups. 

Mayores Mejores

For more information and/or assistance connecting with one of our ongoing activities and support groups or for resources in the community contact: 

CLUES' Community Health Department

mayores@clues.org
612-299-2310

The Alzheimer’s Association helpline is also available to individuals and families who need support and resources.  

For more information set up a consultation by calling 1-800-272-3900 

Or contact one of the Alzheimer’s Association MN chapters 

Minneapolis: 952.830.0512 
Duluth: 218.733.2560 
Rochester: 507.289.3950 
St. Cloud: 320.257.0699 

The Senior LinkAge Line® is a free statewide service of the Minnesota Board on Aging in partnership with Minnesota's Area Agencies on Aging. The Senior LinkAge Line provides help to older Minnesotans and their families and caregivers, helping them connect to local services, find answers and get the help they need.

For more information call 1-800-333-2433 

Monday-Friday: 8:30am - 5pm
Saturday-Sunday: Closed 
Email: info@clues.org

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MINNEAPOLIS

CareerForce Center
777 East Lake Street
Minneapolis, MN 55407

Tel.: 612-746-3500
Fax: 651-292-0347

ST. PAUL

797 East 7th Street
St. Paul, MN 55106

Tel.: 651-379-4200
Fax: 651-292-0347

AUSTIN

111 Main St. N
Austin, MN, 55912

Tel.: 507-355-2575

WILLMAR

324 3rd Street SW #2
Willmar, MN 56201

Tel.: 320-262-5106

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