MBDC Program
Schedule + Registration
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Mindfulness-Based Dementia Care Program Schedule
2025 MBDC Online/Virtual Sessions
The Mindfulness-Based Dementia Care program’s virtual 2025 sessions will be offered online via Zoom and — thanks to a generous grant — are available at no cost. Each session is a series of 8, 2-hour interactive classes over an 8- to 10- week period, and a half-day retreat.
To be eligible to participate in a virtual 2025 session, you must:
- be an unpaid friend or family member over age 18 caring for or supporting someone with mild cognitive impairment or dementia
- not have previously participated in the MBDC program
- be willing to complete surveys before and after the class
- have access to a computer, tablet, or smartphone with a camera and microphone
- be able to participate in online video calls (via Zoom)
- come with an open mind and a willingness to try something new (no mindfulness experience needed)
Note: If you are not eligible to participate based on the above criteria, please contact us at [email protected] to learn about our other MBDC program sessions.
Due to demand and small class sizes, priority registration will be given to care partners referred by the host location supporting the session, or in the same state as the host location. If you select a class that you were not referred to, or a class that is not in the state you reside, you will be put on a wait list and accepted based on availability. Those on the wait list will be notified at least 2 weeks before the start date.
Winter 2025 Sessions (all times are Eastern Standard Time — e.g. New York)
| Host Site | Instructor | Days | Dates | Time | Extended session/retreat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HealthPartners, MN | Michelle Barclay | Wednesdays | Jan 15th – March 5th, 2025 | 5pm-7pm | Saturday, Feb 22nd, 9am-1pm |
| Mayo Clinic | Angela Lunde | Fridays | March 14th – May 9th, 2025 | 11am-1pm | Friday, April 25th, 11am-3pm |
| Mindful Benefits | Lisa Schmidt | Thursdays | Jan 16th – March 6th, 2025 | 11am-1pm | Saturday, Feb 22nd, 11am-3pm |
Spring 2025 Sessions (all times are Eastern Standard Time — e.g. New York)
| Host Site | Instructor | Days | Dates | Time | Extended session/retreat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ray Dolby Brain Health Center | Ymkje Dioquino | Mondays | April 14th – June 16th, 2025 | 1pm-3pm | Monday, June 2nd, 1pm-4pm |
| University of Michigan ADRC | Laura Rice-Oeschger | Tuesdays | April 1st – May 27th, 2025 | 10am-12pm EST | Tuesday, May 20th, 10am-12pm EST |
| Mindful Benefits | Lisa Schmidt | Thursdays | March 13th – May 9th, 2025 | 11am-1pm | Saturday, Apr 19th, 11am-3pm |
How to Register for Online/Virtual Classes
Start here to go to our registration form, where we’ll ask you to complete a survey that includes questions about yourself and the person with the diagnosis, such as mood and experience with care partnering. We will also ask you to indicate your preferred MBDC session dates and times.
After you complete the survey, we will email you a confirmation of your pre-enrollment or wait list status. Your MBDC program teacher will contact you prior to your session to touch base, confirm the class schedule and answer any of your questions.
Note that priority will be given to care partners referred by or in the same state as the host site. All others will be placed on a wait list, and informed two weeks before the MBDC session if there is still space. Your MBDC program teacher will then contact you prior to the session to touch base, confirm the class schedule and answer any of your questions.
2025 MBDC Online/Virtual Sessions – Canada
Please contact Liz Drance at [email protected].