GREEN BAY - The Language of Dementia and Finding Success: The Fish Approach
2025-03-20 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Caretta Senior Living, 1780 Servant Way, Green Bay, WI, 54311, United States
The Language of Dementia and Finding Success: This Fish Approach
Thursday, March 20 – at 2pm
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: Caretta Bellevue
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RSVP Today! Call Caretta at (920) 504-3443

BURLINGTON- Our Aging Brain (3-Part Series, #1)
2025-04-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Oak Park Place – Burlington, 1700 S. Teut Road, Burlington, WI, 53105, United States
Part 1: Our Aging Brain: What is Typical? When to be Concerned?
Wed, Apr 9 from 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 improve them, and how to know if it’s something more serious.
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Part 2: Progression of Dementia – What Skills Remain
Wed, May 14 from 2-3PM
Learn a new and improved approach to understanding dementia progression through focusing on what skills remain, as opposed to skills lost. Gain insight into what a person with memory loss experiences and discover how to better support your loved one.
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Part 3: The Language of Dementia and Finding Success: The Fish Approach
Wed, June 11 from 2-3PM

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.

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——-Free community series sponsored by: Oak Park Place Burlington

Cannot attend all three? By RSVPing, you are signed up for all three events in this series, but you are not required to attend all of them.
RSVP with Oak Park Place Burlington:
Call (262) 758-6782 or Email burlingtonsales@oakparkplace.com

GREEN BAY - 5 week Care Partner Support Series
2025-04-09 16:00 - 17:30 | Home Instead, 901 Anderson Dr, Green Bay, WI, 54304, United States
FREE 5-Week Series
Care Partner Support Series

For people caring for someone living with dementia
90 Minute Sessions * Once a Week * For Five Weeks
Wednesdays, April 9th – May 7th
4 – 5:30 PM
Please arrive 10 minutes early.
Held at:
Home Instead
901 Anderson Dr., Green Bay, WI 54304
Sessions Include:

Video clips featuring Teepa Snow
Interactive activities and discussions
Post-session resources

Weekly Topics Include:

Understanding and accepting Dementia
Common brain changes and supportive techniques
Sensory changes – increasing awareness and understanding impact
Person-centered problem solving
Techniques to reduce distress

Please Know:

This is a series and each session builds upon the previous one. It is best to attend all 5 sessions.
Attendees are encouraged to share what they have learned about dementia and caregiving.
All attendees will be asked to keep personal stories they hear confidential.

FREE thanks to the generous sponsorship of Home Instead.

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RSVP with Home Instead:
Call Denise at (920) 965-1600 or Email Denise.Stodola@homeinstead.com

MENASHA - Balancing Risk and Independence (3-Part Series, #2)
2025-04-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Brin Hall at Oak Park Place Menasha, 2205 Midway Rd, Menasha, WI, 54915, United States
Part 2: Balancing Risk & Independence in Dementia Care
Tues, April 15 from 3-4pm
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: Oak Park Place
Part 1: March 18 : Balancing Risk and Independence from 2-3pm
Part 3: May 20
Cannot attend all three? By RSVPing, you are signed up for all three events in this series, but you are not required to attend all of them.
RSVP with Oak Park Place (920) 702-0000
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GREEN BAY - Care Partner Support Series (Week 2)
2025-04-16 16:00 - 17:30 | Home Instead, 901 Anderson Dr, Green Bay, WI, 54304, United States

GREEN BAY - Care Partner Support Series (Week 3)
2025-04-23 16:00 - 17:30 | Home Instead, 901 Anderson Dr, Green Bay, WI, 54304, United States

GREEN BAY - Care Partner Support Series (Week 4)
2025-04-30 16:00 - 17:30 | Home Instead, 901 Anderson Dr, Green Bay, WI, 54304, United States

WAUKESHA - Understanding Dementia in a New Light
2025-05-02 15:30 - 16:30 | Avalon Square, 222 Park Place, Waukesha, WI, 53186, United States
Often times dementia progression is measured in stages and focuses on skills that are lost. This approach lacks beneficial tools to help provide care and support. There is a better way to understand the progression of the disease by looking at what skills remain. With Teepa Snow’s GEMS State Model, attendees will gain insight into the experience of the person with brain changes and shift their support accordingly.

WI DELLS - Wisconsin State Conference
2025-05-05 - 2025-05-06 | Kalahari Resorts & Conventions – Wisconsin Dells, 1305 Kalahari Dr, Wisconsin Dells, WI, 53965, United States
Annual State Conference
Monday, May 5 from 8am-6pm and Tuesday, May 6 from at 7-2pm
Held annually, the Wisconsin State Conference attracts hundreds of professional and family care providers and is one of the largest and most comprehensive statewide conferences dedicated to Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Join us for two days packed of networking and education opportunities.
Sheri with Dementia Care Solutions will be presenting Workshop 104 and a Panel Member of Workshop 304.
Workshop 104 (Intermediate) Get Curious! Find Meaning Behind Behaviors in Dementia
Monday, May 5th from 10:30-11:30am
We are NOT behavior stoppers! We are UNMET NEEDS meet-ers. 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?
Workshop 304 Panel of Experts: Mastering the Skill in Asking for Help
Monday, May 5th from 3:30-4:30pm
Asking for help as a caregiver is not easy. Let this team of experts give you some tips on mastering the skill in asking for help.
View the full Agenda
Learn More and RSVP Today!

GREEN BAY - Care Partner Support Series (Week 5)
2025-05-07 16:00 - 17:30 | Home Instead, 901 Anderson Dr, Green Bay, WI, 54304, United States

BURLINGTON- Progression of Dementia (3-Part Series, #2)
2025-05-14 14:00 - 15:00 | Oak Park Place – Burlington, 1700 S. Teut Road, Burlington, WI, 53105, United States
Part 2: Progression of Dementia – What Skills Remain
Wed, May 14 from 2-3PM
Learn a new and improved approach to understanding dementia progression through focusing on what skills remain, as opposed to skills lost. Gain insight into what a person with memory loss experiences and discover how to better support your loved one.
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Part 3: The Language of Dementia and Finding Success: The Fish Approach
Wed, June 11 from 2-3PM

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.

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——-Free community series sponsored by: Oak Park Place Burlington
Cannot attend all three? By RSVPing, you are signed up for all three events in this series, but you are not required to attend all of them.
RSVP with Oak Park Place Burlington:
Call (262) 758-6782 or Email burlingtonsales@oakparkplace.com

Part 1: Our Aging Brain: What is Typical? When to be Concerned?
Wed, Apr 9 from 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 improve them, and how to know if it’s something more serious.
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CHIPPEWA VALLEY - Dementia Conference
2025-05-20 08:00 - 16:00 | The Florian Gardens Conference Center, 2340 Lorch Ave, Eau Claire, WI, 54701, United States
1st Annual Dementia Conference – Chippewa Valley
Tuesday, May 20 – from 8am-4pm
Join us for a day of learning, support, and resources at the 1st Annual Chippewa Valley Dementia Conference.
$25 // $50 with CEUs (6)
Presentations Include:

Navigating the Noise: Over the Counter Drugs, Commercials, CBD, Natural Aids, and Brain Helpers
Understanding and Responding to Behavior (we are presenting!)
Balancing Risk in Dementia Care (we are presenting!)
Living with Grief Associated with Dementia
Hi and Low-Tech Assistive Technology
The Power of PATH: Passion, Attitude, Team, and Hope

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MENASHA - Transitioning your Loved One to a Community
2025-05-20 15:00 - 16:00 | Brin Hall at Oak Park Place Menasha, 2205 Midway Rd, Menasha, WI, 54915, United States
Transitioning Your Loved One to a Community
Tues, May 20, 2025 from 3-4pm | Refreshments will be provided
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.

Free community series sponsored by: Oak Park Place
RSVP with Oak Park Place (920) 702-0000

SHEBOYGAN - Navigate the Difficult Conversations with Compassion and Clarity
2025-06-03 13:00 - 14:00 | Countryside Manor, 4228 Kadlec Dr, Sheboygan, WI, 53083, United States
Navigate the Difficult Conversations with Compassion and Clarity
Tues, June 3, 2025 from 1-2pm | Refreshments and tours offered.
“I’m worried about decisions my wife is making, but when I try to talk to her it goes all wrong.”
Discover practical strategies for how to have sensitive discussions – from address safety concerns to changes in routine to difficult emotions – with empathy, and patience. Learn how to manage misunderstandings and foster connection even as memories fade.

Free community series sponsored by: Countryside Manor
*NOTE: Audrey’s last day with Dementia Care Solutions was Fri, May 23, but rest assured, the event is on and we will still be presenting!
RSVP with Alex at Countryside:
Call (920) 254-5241
or Email agilbert@encorecares.com

HUDSON - 2nd Annual Caregiver Conference
2025-06-04 12:00 - 16:00 | Marie B. Blakeman Community Center, 1320 Wisconsin St, Hudson, WI, 54016, United States
2nd Annual Caregiver Conference
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 from 12-4pm | Refreshments will be provided
Registration Now Open!
Join us for the 2nd Annual Dementia Caregivers Conference on Wednesday, June 4th!
After an incredible first year, we are thrilled to welcome back Sheri Fairman, Certified Teepa Snow Trainer, to build on the knowledge and support we shared in 2024. This event is designed to empower and educate those caring for loved ones with dementia, offering practical strategies and fresh perspectives to navigate the journey ahead.

This free event promises an afternoon filled with enriching discussions and expert insights.
Location: Marie B. Blakeman Community Center1320 Wisconsin St., Hudson, WI
*Free Community Education Event**Registration Required – Seating is Limited*
To RegisterCall: 715-629-1888 or Email: a.bettinger@adoray.org

Free community event sponsored by: Adoray Home Health & Hospice, along with our partners in care, Western Wisconsin Health and the St. Croix Valley Dementia Coalition,
RSVP with Adoray (715) 629-1888

WEST BEND - The Language of Dementia and Finding Success: The Fish Approach
2025-06-05 15:30 - 16:30 | Cedar Run Campus, 6090 Scenic Dr, West Bend, WI, 53095, United States
The Language of Dementia and Finding Success: This Fish Approach
Thursday, June 5 – at 3:30pm
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: Cedar Community
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RSVP with Lindsay at Cedar Community today!
Call (262) 365-6601
Or email lsauer@cedarcommunity.org

MANITOWOC - Our Aging and Changing Brain
2025-06-10 10:30 - 11:30 | Felician Village, 1635 S. 21st St, Manitowoc, WI, 54220, United States
Our Aging Brain: What is Typical? When to be Concerned?
Tues, June 10, 2025 from 10:30-11:30am
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: 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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SHEBOYGAN - Navigate the Move to Memory Care with Confidence and Grace
2025-06-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Countryside Manor, 4228 Kadlec Dr, Sheboygan, WI, 53083, United States
Navigate the Move to Memory Care with Confidence and Grace
Tues, June 10, 2025 from 1-2pm | Refreshments and tours offered.
“What is my role now that dad is living in a memory care community?”
Transitioning a loved one to residential memory care can bring emotional and practical challenges. Discuss how to address feelings of guilt and relief, adjust to a new lifestyle, interact with the care team, and manage other questions that arise.

Free community series sponsored by: Countryside Manor
*NOTE: Audrey’s last day with Dementia Care Solutions was Fri, May 23, but rest assured, the event is on and we will still be presenting!
RSVP with Alex at Countryside:
Call (920) 254-5241
or Email agilbert@encorecares.com

GREEN BAY - Balancing Risk and Independence
2025-06-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Oak Park Place – Green Bay, 421 Erie Rd, Green Bay, WI, 54311, United States
Balancing Risk & Independence in Dementia Care
Wed, June 11 from 1-2pm
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: Oak Park Place
RSVP with Oak Park Place (920) 702-0000
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BURLINGTON- Language of Dementia (3-Part Series, #3)
2025-06-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Oak Park Place – Burlington, 1700 S. Teut Road, Burlington, WI, 53105, United States
Part 3: The Language of Dementia and Finding Success: The Fish Approach
Wed, June 11 from 2-3PM

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.

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——-Free community series sponsored by: Oak Park Place Burlington
Cannot attend all three? By RSVPing, you are signed up for all three events in this series, but you are not required to attend all of them.
RSVP with Oak Park Place Burlington:
Call (262) 758-6782 or Email burlingtonsales@oakparkplace.com

*NOTE: Audrey’s last day with Dementia Care Solutions was Fri, May 23, but rest assured, the event is on and we will still be presenting!

Part 1: Our Aging Brain: What is Typical? When to be Concerned?
Wed, Apr 9 from 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 improve them, and how to know if it’s something more serious.
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Part 2: Progression of Dementia – What Skills Remain
Wed, May 14 from 2-3PM
Learn a new and improved approach to understanding dementia progression through focusing on what skills remain, as opposed to skills lost. Gain insight into what a person with memory loss experiences and discover how to better support your loved one.
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(FREE 3-Part) APPLETON - Dementia Care Series: Part 1 - Changing Relationships
2025-06-12 10:00 - 11:00 | 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.
The Changing Relationship: When Dementia is in the Picture
Thursday, June 12 at 10 am • Chapel
Relationships inevitably change as dementia progresses. This can be devastating and challenging as you roll through the stages of grief.
Let’s talk about the changing relationship, what is normal, and what can be better.
Understand how relationships evolve through the stages of dementia—and how preparation leads to thriving, not just surviving.
Free community series sponsored by: Touchmark on West Prospect
Call to RSVP: (920) 832-9100
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PART 2: Balancing Risk and Independence in Dementia Care
Thursday, July 10 at 10 am • Chapel
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PART 3: Caring for Yourself Through the Dementia Journey
Thursday, August 14 at 10 am • Chapel

MANITOWOC - Language of Dementia
2025-06-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Manitowoc Senior Center, 3330 Custer St, Manitowoc, WI, 54220, United States
The Language of Dementia and Finding Success: The Fish Approach
Monday, June 16 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.

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——-Free community series sponsored by: Jay’s Legacy Home Care
RSVP with Jay’s Legacy Home Care by 6/10:
Call (920) 901-7780

GREEN BAY- Dementia Care Champion Courses
2025-07-01 12:00 - 16:00 | Curative Connections, 2900 Curry Lane, Green Bay, WI, 54311, 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: Curative Connections
RSVP for this 2-Day Series Today!
Call (920) 468-1161
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Champion Course: Course 1
Tuesday, July 1st from 12-2pm
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, July 1st 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, July 8th from 12-2pm
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, July 8th 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.

APPLETON - Balancing Risk and Independence
2025-07-10 10:00 - 11:00 | 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.
PART 2: Balancing Risk and Independence in Dementia Care
Thursday, July 10 at 10 am • Chapel
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.
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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

FORT ATKINSON / VIRTUAL - The Fish Approach: Language of Dementia
2025-08-12 17:00 - 18:00 | Reena Senior Living, 737 Reena Ave, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
The Language of Dementia and Finding Success: The Fish Approach
Tuesday, Aug 12 from 5-6PM

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.

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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.

APPLETON - Caring for the Caregiver
2025-08-14 10:00 - 11:00 | 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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