UW-Stevens Point August 6, 2024 @ 8:00 am Register here Full day conference hosted by Dodge County Wisconsin Aging & Disability Resource Center and a coalition of Wisconsin dementia care specialists. A conference for professionals, family caregivers and people living with dementia. Dr. Natiali Edmonds from Careblazers TV is the keynote speaker. Jody Krainer will co-host the event […]

The Language of Dementia and Finding Success Tuesday, Aug 13th - 6:30-7:30PM 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: Oak Park Place Call to […]

Progression of Dementia - What Skills Remain Wednesday, Sept 4th - 1-2PM 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 […]

Part 1: Our Aging Brain: What is Typical? When to be Concerned? Tuesday, Sep 17th - 10-11AM 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]