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
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
Caregiver Education Series: Dementia 101 - Jan 8 to Feb 5
Free workshops for caregivers. You may attend individual classes, or the entire series.
Location: 414 South Jefferson St. Napa
Mondays from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon
January 8
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.
January 15
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.
January 22
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.
January 29
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.
February 5
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 use the registration link or contact:
Melissa Gerard, 707-815-6258
melissa.gerard@providence.org
Memory Cafés
A Memory Café is a welcoming place for people experiencing dementia and their families, friends, and professional caregivers. It's an opportunity to connect with others who understand the impact that dementia can have and to enjoy informal social time.
Napa
In English:
November 3, 2025; December 1, 2025; January 5, 2026; February 2, 2026,
starting at 10:30 a.m.
In Spanish:
October 14, 2025; November 17, 2025; December 8, 2025,
starting at 10:30 a.m.
Location:
Napa County Library, 580 Coombs St., Napa
American Canyon - TBA
Location:
American Canyon Library,
300 Crawford Way, American Canyon
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: $30
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 1 - 2026
January 7 - February 11
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
Please join us for these free seminars
-Enjoy stimulating discussions and a delicious, healthy lunch
-Come to learn, eat, and meet up with friends old and new
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!
December 3
Winter Party & Potluck
Come join the Angwin House community for live music and cheer. Please bring a dish for a potluck lunch.
SEASONAL
Hope and The Holidays & Dementia and The Holidays - Completed for 2025