Progression of Dementia - What Skills Remain Thursday, Sept 19th - 11AM-1PM Often the progression of dementia is measured in stages that focuses on what skills are lost. This approach does not give us tools to help provide care and support. Instead, we will look at what skills remain and shift our support accordingly by […]

Our Aging Brain: What is Typical? When to be Concerned? Thursday, Sept 19th - 6-7PM What is normal and when should we be concerned? If thinking and memory problems arise, can it be something reversible? YES! Join us to find out more about the causes of these symptoms, what you can do to improve them, […]

Part 2: Balancing Risk & Independence in Dementia Care Tuesday, Sep 24th - 10-11AM When should they stop driving? How do I keep them from leaving home unexpectedly? When do I need to look for a facility? These questions and more are explored as we talk about maintaining independence and evaluating risk in the day-to-day […]

The Champion Courses are designed to guide care partners in developing an awareness about how brain changes impact people's everyday experiences and how our approach impacts this experience. In this workshop, we will explore the role of the care partner in enhancing the quality of life for people living with dementia. By building skills specifically […]

2024 Fond Du Lac County Care Giving Conference Join the Fond Du Lac County Care Giving Conference presented by ADRC. A day of education and support for those who care. With keynote speaker, Marty Schreiber, a former WI Governor and caregiver, with his presentation: My Two Elaine`s – Learning, Coping, & Surviving as an Alzheimer`s […]

Part 3: The Language of Dementia and Finding Success Tuesday, Oct 1st - 10-11AM As care partners, we can find ourselves in communication snags with our loved one with dementia. Together we will untangle these challenging situations and explore new tools to help in your caregiving journey. Free community series sponsored by: Care Patrol Cannot […]

The Champion Courses are designed to guide care partners in developing an awareness about how brain changes impact people's everyday experiences and how our approach impacts this experience. In this workshop, we will explore the role of the care partner in enhancing the quality of life for people living with dementia. By building skills specifically […]

Part 1: Our Aging Brain: What is Typical? When to be Concerned? Wednesday, Oct 2nd - 2-3PM What is normal and when should we be concerned? If thinking and memory problems arise, can it be something reversible? YES! Join us to find out more about the causes of these symptoms, what you can do to […]

Tuesday, Oct 8th - Stop in anytime between 9 and Noon! Dementia Care Solutions will have a booth again this year! Join us for free, fun, and a very informative Hawaiian themed event! Connect with over 60 local senior-serving organizations about the benefits they provide in our community. Event is open to all seniors, families […]

The Champion Courses are designed to guide care partners in developing an awareness about how brain changes impact people's everyday experiences and how our approach impacts this experience. In this workshop, we will explore the role of the care partner in enhancing the quality of life for people living with dementia. By building skills specifically […]

Part 2: Progression of Dementia - What Skills Remain Wednesday, Oct 9th - 2-3PM Often the progression of dementia is measured in stages that focuses on what skills are lost. This approach does not give us tools to help provide care and support. Instead, we will look at what skills remain and shift our support […]

This workshop focuses on communication strategies that build trust, understanding, and improves relationships between care partners and people living with brain changes. We will explore the communication snags that get us stuck in the weeds and how to adjust our responses by "getting in the water". Continuing Education: 0.2 CEUs / 2 CEHs   Learning […]