Black Hills Advocate helps a variety of people including people who are aging, people who are caregivers for a loved one or families with aging parents who live in the Black Hills. Black Hills Advocate also assists people who are facing illness; either short term or long term. They also facilitate a culture of transparency between patient and provider. Black Hills Advocate provide services including accompaniment to doctor/hospital visits, coordination of all health care providers, maintain portfolio of medical history, communicate with client's accountants, attorneys & financial planners, process monthly bill paying & bank statement reconciliation, implement financial planning strategies, assist with completion of health insurance & financial assistance applications, research treatment options, assist with advance directives (Health Care or Financial POA, Living Will, etc.), perform wellness visits at home or extended care facilities, coordinate end-of-life requests & after care planning, provide Guardianship & Conservatorship, advocate for patient's rights & medical needs, and assist with level of care choices & placement.

Trained peer or professionally led groups for caregivers and others dealing with Alzheimer's disease. Many locations offer specialized groups for children, individuals with younger-onset and early-stage Alzheimer's, adult caregivers and others with specific needs.

A free, nationally recognized, evidence-informed training program designed to equip all community members, including caregivers and healthcare providers, with the tools and knowledge to better support individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia (ADRD). This comprehensive 5-module course provides practical strategies and valuable insights to enhance dementia care and awareness within the community.

Helps with managing stress and organizing a plan that is designed with your goals in mind. Services are provided one-on-one by phone, via email, or face-to-face and available as a once off service, or for ongoing support depending on your needs.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers: This class helps caregivers reduce stress, improve self-confidence, balance their life, better communicate their feelings, make tough decisions, and locate helpful resources. Six class sessions held once a week are led by certified, experienced leaders; class sizes range from 8-15 caregivers. Savvy Caregiver Classes: Provides training for unpaid family caregivers. The small group discussion classes address the progressive impact of the illness and skills needed to manage daily caregiver responsibilities. The six sessions will help develop good care management tools through group discussions, skill building, problem solving, assertiveness training, and brainstorming. Stressbusting for Family Caregivers Classes: A 9-week program that meets once a week for an hour and a half and offers insights and coping tools to help caregivers manage the stress of caregiving effectively.

Provides family guidance and coaching, in-service programs, and community education courses to help individuals learn how to care for people with dementia. Also provided are life enrichment activities for people with dementia and a hospice chaplain on-site.

Trained peer or professionally led groups for caregivers and others dealing with Alzheimer's disease. Many locations offer specialized groups for children, individuals with younger-onset and early-stage Alzheimer's, adult caregivers and others with specific needs.

A 40-bed long-term nursing facility offering 24-hour nursing care. Also provides memory-care services to those living with Dementia that strives to attain and maintain the highest physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident. Services include person-centered care focused on individual life circumstances, resident care conferences with family members, restorative care, therapy services, nutrition services, activities programs, social services, and pastoral care.

Provides a social opportunity for caregivers and their loved ones with memory loss to come together to enjoy camaraderie with others in a similar situation, without the common pressures of everyday life with dementia. Includes an interactive program, refreshments, occasional entertainment and resources.

Provides home care options including respite, hospice/palliative care, 24-hour care, and Alzheimer's and Dementia care. Hospice care is limited.

Provides skilled nursing facility services with personalized rehabilitation plans including physical, occupational, and speech therapies to help residents regain strength and functionality. Offers short term rehabilitation, memory care, and respite services.

For family caregivers (includes anyone involved in a meaningful way with the cares of another individual). To access respite at Day Break please call in advance and enroll in the program.

Trained peer or professionally led groups for caregivers and others dealing with Alzheimer's disease. Many locations offer specialized groups for children, individuals with younger-onset and early-stage Alzheimer's, adult caregivers and others with specific needs.

Support group that holds monthly meetings in an attempt to raise awareness, support research, and to provide education, hope and respite for caregivers.

Provides home care options including respite, hospice/palliative care, 24-hour care, and Alzheimer's and Dementia care. Hospice care is limited.

Skilled Services are provided by license professionals, including medical assistance, therapies, and other health-related services tailored to individual needs. Non-Skilled Services include personal care (i.e. bathing, dressing), companionship, assistance with daily activities (meal preparation, light housekeeping), and transportation. These services are designed to enhance the quality of life and promote independence for clients in their own homes or community settings.

For family caregivers (includes anyone involved in a meaningful way with the cares of another individual). To access respite at Day Break please call in advance and enroll in the program.

Trained peer or professionally led groups for caregivers and others dealing with Alzheimer's disease. Many locations offer specialized groups for children, individuals with younger-onset and early-stage Alzheimer's, adult caregivers and others with specific needs.

Provides skilled nursing facility services with personalized rehabilitation plans including physical, occupational, and speech therapies to help residents regain strength and functionality. Offers short term rehabilitation, secured memory care, and respite services.

Skilled Services are provided by license professionals, including medical assistance, therapies, and other health-related services tailored to individual needs. Non-Skilled Services include personal care (i.e. bathing, dressing), companionship, assistance with daily activities (meal preparation, light housekeeping), and transportation. These services are designed to enhance the quality of life and promote independence for clients in their own homes or community settings.

​Provides travel funds for cancer patients leaving the Pierre community or traveling to Pierre for care through the Pennies for Robert program; conducts free memory screening for patients with Alzheimer's Disease and other types of dementia; and supports hospice care in the community through monthly donations. Countryside also provides lodging at St. Benedict's Guest House for cancer patients receiving treatment through the Helmsley Cancer Center. Provides monthly support groups for patients with Parkinson's, post stroke survivors, breast cancer survivors and dementia caregivers (Memory Connection).

Trained peer or professionally led groups for caregivers and others dealing with Alzheimer's disease. Many locations offer specialized groups for children, individuals with younger-onset and early-stage Alzheimer's, adult caregivers and others with specific needs.

These early stage groups are for persons living in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease or other dementias and their care partners. Participants are accepted on the basis of a one to one interview. Both the care partners and persons living with the dementia will have an opportunity to take part in separate support groups that meet at the same time.

Providing a comprehensive range of services for clients to stay in their homes as well as preserve dignity and independence. Services include respite and companion care, home support, personal care, and transportation. Specialize in working with people with Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease.

Trained peer or professionally led groups for caregivers and others dealing with Alzheimer's disease. Many locations offer specialized groups for children, individuals with younger-onset and early-stage Alzheimer's, adult caregivers and others with specific needs.