ONGOING
Respite Care
Professional support and care for your loved one while you take a break from caregiving.
Family Consultations
Personalized discussions with healthcare professionals to assess the needs of your loved one and the support you need as their caregiver.
Memory Screenings
A confidential evaluation tool given by a healthcare professional that assesses memory, language, and thinking skills to determine if further medical follow-up is needed.
Contact:
Melissa Gerard, 707-815-6258
melissa.gerard@providence.org
Caregiver Support Groups
Whether you have been caring for someone for many years or recently find yourself a new care-partner, our support group can help you connect with others experiencing similar situations. This group is led by our Medical Social Worker who will introduce group topics, provide clinical advice/suggestions, and guidance for the group.
These groups are offered free of charge to Napa County community members.
In Person (St. Helena):
First Thursday of the month, 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Rianda House Senior Activity Center, 1475 main St., Saint Helena, CA 94574
In Person (Napa):
2nd Tuesday of each month, 10:30 a.m.-noon (90-minute group)
3rd Thursday of each month, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. (60-minute group)
The Inn on Villa Lane, 3255 Villa Lane, Napa, CA 94558
Online:
Third Thursday of the month, 3:00- 4:30 p.m.
On Zoom
Contact:
Melissa Gerard, 707-815-6258
melissa.gerard@providence.org
Brain Health
Mind Boosters
A therapeutic evidence-based program for people who are experiencing the early stages of memory loss and want to be proactive in maintaining and maximizing their brain health.
Fridays: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Providence Community Health Napa Valley, 414 South Jefferson St., Napa, CA 94559
Fee: $40
MasterMinds!
A 6-week course which guides you to learn more about your memory and practical steps on how to improve your memory. Participants are expected to attend all classes in the series as each class builds on the information from the previous week.
Series 4 - 2026
June 24 - July 29
Series 5 - 2026
August 19 - September 23
Series 6 - 2026
October 14 - November 18
Wednesdays, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Rianda House Senior Activity Center, 1475 main St., Saint Helena, CA 94574
This is a free community event.
Contact:
Melissa Gerard, 707-815-6258
melissa.gerard@providence.org
Lunch & Learn, Angwin
Join Us for Our Free Lunch & Learn Seminars!
• Take part in engaging conversations on inspiring topics
• Enjoy a delicious, healthy lunch provided at no cost
• Learn something new while connecting with friends—both familiar and new faces
DATE
First Wednesday of the month
TIME
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
LOCATION
Fireside Room,
Pacific Union College,
10 Angwin Ave., Angwin
To RSVP please call or text 909-725-6919
We would like to have enough lunches for everyone!
SCHEDULED
Free workshops for caregivers. You may attend individual classes, or the entire series.
Location: Napa County Library, 580 Coombs St., Napa CA 94559
Mondays from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon
July 13
Dementia 101
Dementia 101 helps participants understand the difference between normal and abnormal memory changes, best approaches to care for Alzheimer's Disease and other forms of dementia, and helpful resources available in the community.
July 20
GEMS
Teepa Snow’s GEMS Approach, looks at each stage of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease and to really understand the person and what they might be going through. By breaking down each stage, using GEMS, you will be better equipped to support someone in any stage of the disease.
July 27
Learning to speak Alzheimer’s
Showing caregivers how to focus on the whole person—not just their symptoms or disease— “Learning to Speak Alzheimer’s” helps attendees say or do the right thing at the right time, while providing ways to manage their own self care through emotional re-framing and helpful community resources.
August 3
Challenging Behaviors
Showing many ways to understand and connect warmly with combative loved ones, “Understanding & Managing Challenging Behavior” outlines steps towards soothing difficult moments and reinforcing positive emotions for loved ones and caregivers alike.
August 10
Self-Care for the Care Partner
Helping caregivers help themselves, our class “Self-Care for the Care Partner” provides ways to manage stress, to set realistic goals, to seek collaborative solutions, to ask effectively for help, and to reframe negative emotions and self-talk into positive, healthy action plans.
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Pre-registration required.
Please contact:
Melissa Gerard, 707-815-6258
melissa.gerard@providence.org
The Stages of Dementia: A Spiritual Reflection Series for Care Partners
A seminar series to understand the three main stages of dementia; what to expect; how to respond; and how to communicate and care for the person effectively, followed by a self-care seminar. Designed for community caregivers, friends, and family members.
Location: Yountville Parks & Recreation Center, 6516 Washington St, Yountville
Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Dementia is often described in clinical stages, but caregiving is also a deeply human and spiritual
experience.
This four-part series explores the inner landscape of the dementia journey through three sacred
movements: anticipatory grief, connection &partnership, and growth & transformation.
We begin by learning what dementia is and how it affects the brain, then gently name the reality of
anticipatory grief and the many losses caregivers face.
From there, we turn toward partnership—remembering we are not alone and reconnecting with sources of support such as spirituality, faith, community, and nature.
Finally, we explore growth, not by denying hardship, but by meeting it with deeper presence, meaning, and compassion.
Through reflection, gentle practices, and shared conversation, this series offers a supportive space—wherever you are on the journey, you are welcome here.
Pre-registration required.
Please contact:
Melissa Gerard, 707-815-6258
melissa.gerard@providence.org