APPLETON - Caring for the Caregiver
2025-08-14 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Touchmark on West Prospect, 2601 Touchmark Dr, Appleton, WI, 54914, United States
A THREE-PART SPEAKER SERIES
Dementia Wellness & Wisdom
Join us at Touchmark on West Prospect for an informative and supportive series focused on dementia care, relationships, and self-care for caregivers.
A continental breakfast is included at each event.
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Free community series sponsored by: Touchmark on West Prospect
Call to RSVP: (920) 832-9100
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PART 3: Caring for Yourself Through the Dementia Journey
Thursday, August 14 at 10 am • Chapel
Oh, the guilt. It’s common to feel torn when taking time for yourself while caring for a loved one living with dementia. But what if prioritizing your own well-being could actually improve the care you give? During this final event in our Wellness & Wisdom series, owner of Dementia Care Solutions, LLC Sheri Fairman will guide an honest conversation about navigating this complex journey. You’ll leave with new perspectives, practical strategies, and—perhaps most importantly—permission to care for yourself, too.

GREEN BAY - Challenging Conversations
2025-08-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Oak Park Place – Green Bay, 421 Erie Rd, Green Bay, WI, 54311, United States
Challenging Conversations
Thurs, Aug 14 from 1-2pm
My loved one is making decisions that worry me but when I try to talk to them, it all goes wrong. Discussing complex topics with someone experiencing brain changes can prove to be very challenging. Learn some techniques to help smooth these rough patches.

Free community series sponsored by: Oak Park Place
RSVP with Oak Park Place (920) 301-4200
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FORT ATKINSON / VIRTUAL - Transitioning your Loved One to a Community
2025-08-19 17:00 - 18:00 | Reena Senior Living, 737 Reena Ave, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
Transitioning Your Loved One to a Community
Tuesday, Aug 19 from 5-6PM

You’ve worked hard to care for your loved one for so long. You’ve made the tough decision to move them to a facility. You may ask yourself, “What is my role now?” What can I expect from the facility? Let’s talk about these and any other questions that may come up when we make this life changing transition.

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——-Free community series sponsored by: Reena Senior Living, A Lifespark Community
RSVP with Gina:
Call (920) 728-7787 or Email Gina.Reno@LifesparkSL.com
**Virtual participants will receive the link upon registration.

PORTAGE- Caregiver Celebration
2025-08-26 11:00 - 14:00 | ADRC of Columbia County, 111 E Mullett St, Portage, WI, 53901, United States
Join us on August 26 to take some time for yourself.
From 11AM-2PM
Listen to 2 presentations by Sheri Fairman, who holds a master’s degree in social work and brings over 15 years of dedicated experience working with older adults and their care partners. In between her presentations, enjoy grabbing some food from the food truck and visiting our self-care stations.
We hope to see you there!

Our Aging and Changing Brains: What is Typical? When to be Concerned?
Tues, Aug 26, 2025 from 11am-Noon
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, and how to know if it’s something more serious.

The Language of Dementia and Finding Success: The Fish Approach
Tues, Aug 26, 2025 from 1-2pm

As care partners, we may experience 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 event for all caregivers in Columbia County! Sponsored by: ADRC of Columbia County

RSVP Required (608) 742-9233
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STURGEON BAY - Let's Get Curious! Understanding the Meaning Behind the Behaviors in Dementia Care
2025-08-28 13:00 - 14:00 | ADRC of Sturgeon Bay, 916 N 14th Ave, Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States
A-B-C- “All Behavior is Communication”
We all express our needs through words or actions. When dementia is in the picture, it can be harder to find the right, or any, words to communicate unmet needs. As care partners, we need to get curious about what people living with brain change are trying to express.
What unmet need can we help to meet? In this workshop we discuss the tools we need to better respond to expressions.
RSVP with Kelly K at Jay’s Legacy:
Call (920) 905-5117 -OR- Email
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OSHKOSH - Dementia Care Champion Courses
2025-09-09 14:00 - 16:00 | YMCA – Oshkosh, 3303 W. 20th Ave, Oshkosh, WI, 54904, United States
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 to meet the needs of the person we are providing cares with, we enhance the experience for staff and the person living with dementia.
Free community series sponsored by: Care Patrol, Senior Stride, and the Oshkosh YMCA
RSVP for this Series Today!
Call (920) 230-8916 – OR – Emaill errahwheel@oshkoshymca.org
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Champion Course: Course 1
Tuesday, Sept 9th from 2-4pm
Explore the parts of the brain, understand what each part is responsible for, and practice the skills needed to successfully approach and provide care.
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Course 2
Tuesday, Sept 16th from 2-4pm
This skill building workshop focuses on Teepa Snow’s HUH™ approach to care. How can we support people living with dementia to walk, eat, brush their teeth, and more.
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Course 3
Tuesday, Sept 23rd from 2-4pm
Learn about Teepa Snow’s GEMS™ State Model paired with skill building opportunities to shift our approach and care specific to the GEM ™ State of the person living with dementia.
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Course 4
Tuesday, Sept 30th from 2-4pm
This workshop explores the importance of dynamic assessment and supports learners in identifying the GEM state of the person living with dementia.

SUAMICO - Progression of Dementia
2025-09-22 10:30 - 11:45 | Ss Edward & Isidore, 3667 Flintville Rd, Suamico, WI, 54313, United States
Progression of Dementia – What Skills Remain
Monday, Sept 22nd – 10:30-11:45am
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 using Teepa Snow’s GEMS State Model.
Free community series sponsored by: Jay’s Legacy Home Care
RSVP (920) 901-7780 RSVP by 9/10
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MANITOWOC - Challenging Conversations
2025-09-23 10:30 - 11:30 | Felician Village, 1635 S. 21st St, Manitowoc, WI, 54220, United States
Challenging Conversations
Tues, Sept 23, 2025 from 10:30-11:30am
My loved one is making decisions that worry me but when I try to talk to them, it all goes wrong. Discussing complex topics with someone experiencing brain changes can prove to be very challenging. Learn some techniques to help smooth these rough patches.

Free community series sponsored by: Felician Sisters
LUNCH AVAILABLE for purchase (dine-in or take-out) from 10:30-1:30pm at Felician Village Cafe.
$8 includes brat or burger, baked beans, chips, and a cookie. Proceeds to benefit Felician Village Walk to End Alzheimer’s Team.
RSVPs appreciated (920) 684-7171
RSVP by Email
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NEW RICHMOND - 19th Annual Caregiver Conference
2025-09-26 08:00 - 15:00 | Northwood Technical College, 1019 S Knowles Ave, New Richmond, WI, 54017, United States
Breakout Session: Diving Deeper into Dementia
Fri, Sept 26 from 8:30-3pm
Breakout Session: 12-1:30pm
How do I know what is causing changes in the brain? Is it dementia, or something else? Let’s dive in and learn more about dementia and signs of typical aging brain changes. Let’s explore what we CAN do to reduce our risk.
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Memory Cafe - October
2025-10-14 13:00 - 15:00 | The Automobile Gallery, 400 S Adams St, Green Bay, WI, 54301, United States
Build your perfect caramel apple with tasty toppings- sponsored by Dementia Care Solutions.

Every Memory Cafe provides a fun, comfortable environment where people with memory loss, along with their caregiver can relax, engage, and enjoy the company of others on the same journey.

More information? Call (920) 851-8340

STURGEON BAY - 2025 Door County Caregiver Conference
2025-11-13 08:00 - 14:00 | ADRC of Sturgeon Bay, 916 N 14th Ave, Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States
“Recharge Your Brain, Body and Spirit”
Thurs, Nov 13, 2025 from 8-2pm

8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Registration, Resource Fair, Continental Breakfast, Welcome
9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Keynote Speaker: Casey Kapalczynski, Dementia Care Solutions “Our Aging Brain: What is Typical? When to be Concerned?”-60 min.
10:00 – 10:15 a.m. Break & Resource Fair
10:15 – 11:00 a.m. Breakout Session I: Jenna Lee Lundquist, Senior Life Solutions- “Mental Health Self-Care” or Stacie Scheibe & Calvin Richtig, Options for Independent Living- “Falls Prevention/Home Safety”
11:15 – 11:30 a.m. Break & Resource Fair
11:30a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Breakout Session 2: Abby Tesch, Door County Y- “Rock Steady Boxing for Parkinson’s – Presentation & Demo-45 min. or Teresa Mertens, Door County Public Health, “Malnutrition Awareness”-45 Min.
12:15 – 1:00 p.m. Lunch & Networking / Music by George Sawyn
1:00 – 1:45 p.m. Roundtable Discussions led by Community Professionals/Experts -45 Min.
1:45 – 2:00 p.m. Closing Remarks/Raffle Drawing

Our Aging Brain: What is Typical? When to be Concerned?
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, and how to know if it’s something more serious.

Free community event. Catered breakfast and lunch included.
RSVP (920) 746-2372

SUAMICO - Progression of Dementia
2025-11-17 10:30 - 11:45 | Ss Edward & Isidore, 3667 Flintville Rd, Suamico, WI, 54313, United States
Progression of Dementia – What Skills Remain
Monday, Nov 17 nd – 10:30-11:45am
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 using Teepa Snow’s GEMS State Model.
Free community series sponsored by: Jay’s Legacy Home Care
RSVP (920) 865-7844 ext 1001 RSVP by 11/10
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MANITOWOC - Balancing Risk and Independence
2025-11-18 10:30 - 11:30 | Felician Village, 1635 S. 21st St, Manitowoc, WI, 54220, United States
Balancing Risk & Independence in Dementia Care
Tues, Nov 18 from 10:30-11:30am
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 for people living with dementia.

Free community series sponsored by: Felician Sisters
RSVPs appreciated (920) 684-7171
RSVP by Email
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SHAWANO - Our Aging and Changing Brain
2025-12-10 13:30 - 14:30 | Shawano Place, 1088 Engel Drive, Shawano, WI, 54166, United States
Our Aging and Changing Brains: What is Typical? When to be Concerned?
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, and how to know if it’s something more serious.

Free community series sponsored by: Shawano Place Senior Living
RSVP with Shawano Place (920) 416-2522
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SHAWANO- Language of Dementia
2025-12-18 13:30 - 14:30 | The Cottages at Golden Pond, 103 Madison Way, Shawano, WI, 54166, United States
The Language of Dementia and Finding Success: The Fish Approach
Thursday, Dec 18 from 1:30-2:30PM

As caregivers, we often have snags in our conversations with loved ones living with brain changes. Let’s come together to unravel these tricky situations and discover effective tools that will help on your caregiving journey. Join us and empower yourself!

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——-This opportunity is hosted by the Hope Church Support Group and is FREE for participants thanks to the generous sponsor of The Cottages.
No RSVP necessary, we hope to see you there!

Grief and Ambiguous Loss in Caregiving
2025-12-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Touchmark on West Prospect, 2601 Touchmark Dr, Appleton, WI, 54914, United States
Grief and Ambiguous Loss in Caregiving
The loss of a loved one shows up in many ways.

Whether it happens suddenly or unfolds slowly over time, grief is deeply personal—and no two people experience it the same.
When a loss comes without closure or clear resolution, the grieving process becomes even more complex.
In this presentation, we’ll take a closer look at ambiguous loss—and what it means specifically for care partners supporting someone living with dementia.

Details coming soon….

SHAWANO - Progression of Dementia
2026-01-14 13:30 - 14:30 | Shawano Place, 1088 Engel Drive, Shawano, WI, 54166, United States
Progression of Dementia – What Skills Remain
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 using Teepa Snow’s GEMS State Model.
Free community series sponsored by: Shawano Place Senior Living
RSVP with Shawano Place (920) 416-2522
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SHAWANO - The Language of Dementia and Finding Success: The Fish Approach
2026-02-11 13:30 - 14:30 | Shawano Place, 1088 Engel Drive, Shawano, WI, 54166, United States
The Language of Dementia and Finding Success: The Fish Approach
As caregivers, we often have snags in our conversations with loved ones living with brain changes. Let’s come together to unravel these tricky situations and discover effective tools that will help on your caregiving journey. Join us and empower yourself!

Free community series sponsored by: Shawano Place Senior Living
RSVP with Shawano Place (920) 416-2522
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