Dementia and Parkinsons Resources
Adult Daycare/Respite Care
Edgewood Kalispell Memory Care
- https://www.edgewoodhealthcare.com/community/kalispell/
- https://www.facebook.com/edgewoodkalispell
- Phone: (406) 203-1129 | 141 Interstate Lane, Kalispell MT
Kalispell Rehab and Nursing
- https://kalispellrehab.com/services
- Phone: (406) 755-0800 | 171 Heritage Way, Kalispell MT
The Lodge/The Retreat at Buffalo Hill
Montana Life Span Respite Voucher Program
- https://dphhs.mt.gov/respite/
- Phone: (406) 234-6034 | 1-800-224-6034 | DEAP 2200 Box Elder Suite 151, Miles City, MT
Agency on Aging – Respite Services
- Phone: (406) 758-5730 | 40 11th St. W, Kalispell MT
Shepherd’s Hand Volunteer Caregiving
- https://shepherdshand.com/
- Phone: (406) 260-3502 | Email: info@shepherdshand.com | 911 Wisconsin Ave #104, Whitefish MT
Flathead Respite Care
Flathead Respite Care is a newly established 501c3 nonprofit organization in Kalispell, Montana, dedicated to providing innovative, community-based dementia respite services across Flathead County. Our respite ministry follows the national model of Respite for All and is designed to provide a place of love and community for people living with all types of memory loss, including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, stroke, age-related and other dementias. Along with a trained group of generous, caring and capable volunteers, we experience the deep joy of creating a community where people living with memory loss are valued for who they are today.
A Safe Haven
We operate every Monday and Wednesday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Bethlehem Lutheran Church where we offer a safe, nurturing environment filled with a variety of thoughtfully chosen activities including brain games, memory stimulation, socialization opportunities, gentle exercise/movement/dance activities, art, music, community service projects and a nutritious lunch.
Care for the caregivers
Many people are choosing to help their loved ones live at home for as long as possible, but caring for someone who is living with dementia can be challenging. Flathead Respite Care is designed to provide “respite”, or relief, for the caregivers and afford them free time so they can run errands, take care of business, or engage in self-care.
If you would like to experience Flathead Respite Care, please contact us to schedule a free visit. Due to confidentiality and participation limitations, we are unable to accept drop-ins.
Ph. 406-201-9151
email: info@flatheadrespite.org
Caregiver Support
A Place for Mom
AARP – Family Caregiving
Agency on Aging and Life Care Experts – Dementia Education Series and Dementia Caregiver Open Forums
- Phone: (406) 758-5730 | Agency on Aging, 40 11th St. West, Kalispell MT
- Dementia Education classes held the second Wednesday of each month from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. in the second floor conference room at Agency on Aging.
- Dementia Caregiver Open Forum held the fourth Monday of each month from 3 – 4 p.m. in the dining room at Agency on Aging.
- Free to attend and no registration required.
Agency on Aging
- https://flathead.mt.gov/department-directory/agency-aging/resources/caregiver-corner
- Phone: (406) 758-5730
Alzheimer’s Association
- https://www.alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline
- Phone: (800) 272-3900 – 24/7 help line with trained counselors
Dementia Caregivers Support Group
Family Caregiver Alliance
Immanual Lutheran Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregiver Support Group
- Phone: (406) 858-0653 | Email: hbrown@ilcorp.org | The Terraces at Immanuel Living – 40 Claremont St., Kalispell MT
National Council on Aging
The Springs Dementia Caregiver Support Group
- Phone: (406) 826-8253 | 1001 River Lakes Pkwy, Whitefish MT
- Call in advance to attend.
Immanuel Living Parkinsons Caregiver Support Group
- Phone: (406) 858-0653 | Email: hbrown@ilcorp.org | The Terraces at Immanuel Living – 40 Claremont St., Kalispell MT
Flathead Valley Parkinsons Support Group
- https://flatheadvalleyparkinsons.com/
- email: Flatheadvalleyparkinsons@gmail.com
- Parkinson’s education, support activities and events
Grief Groups
Tamarack Grief Resource Center
- https://www.tamarackgrc.org
- Phone: (406) 264-0724 | 17 2nd St East #202, Kalispell MT
Yoga Hive Grief Circle
- https://www.yogahivemontana.com/grief-circle.html
- Phone: (406) 862-1571 | 407 E 1st St., Whitefish MT
- Phone: (406) 862-1571 | 533 1st Ave E., Columbia Falls MT
Socialization Opportunities
Shepherd’s Hand Memory Café
- https://shepherdshand.com/
- Phone: (406) 260-3502 | Christ Lutheran Church, 5150 River Lakes Parkway, Whitefish MT
- Email: info@shepherdshand.com
- Held the second Monday of the month from 10 – 11 a.m.
- A program to bring together individuals with memory loss and their caregivers to socialize, share experiences, engage in activities that promote cognitive function and enhance overall wellbeing. No cost to attend.
Additional Resources
The Alzheimer’s Store
Dementia Mentors
- https://www.dementiamentors.org
- https://www.dementiamentors.org/virtual-memory-cafes.html
- https://www.facebook.com/dementiamentors
The Life Care Experts
- https://thelifecareexperts.com/
- Phone: (406) 212-0620 | Email: Jennifer@thelifecareexperts.com – Jennifer Crowley
Attend LLC – Dementia Navigation and Caregiver Education
- Phone: (612) 231-5271 | Email: attendllc@gmail.com – Kerry Nagel
A.O. Consulting
Adult care management services including guardianship, case management and medical power of attorney.
2130 9th Street West #137, Columbia Falls, MT 59912
Angie O’Connor
Ph. 406-387-6794
Email: angie_oconnor_rn@aoconsults.net
Website: https://www.angieoconnor.info/
“My Life, My Values” A Worksheet for Those Facing Memory Loss
The purpose of this worksheet is to provide individuals facing memory loss with the opportunity to record their thoughts about the activities they enjoy and to share that information with their families and caregivers to assist them to provide the best possible care and quality of life.
https://www.montana.edu/extension/alzheimers/mylifemyvaluesworksheet2025.pdf