Keyword Details: Dementia, Caregiver
Programs related to Dementia, Caregiver
AlzConnected
ALZConnected is a free online community designed for people living with dementia and those who care for them. Members can post questions about dementia-related issues, offer support, and create public and private groups around specific topics. Get Help and Support, Day or Night: 1-800-272-3900.
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Alzheimer's Association, Wisconsin Chapter
Offers information and referral service operated by staff and trained volunteers, is often the initial source of information for individuals who are, or may be, affected by Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia. People may call or stop into the office, or schedule a Care Consultation.
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Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center
Provides information and referral and educational material on Alzheimer's.
**Recently released, Spanish versions of materials. Please access this website for full list of materials:
https://www.nia.nih.gov/espanol/enfermedad-alzheimer
**https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/alzheimers-and-dementia
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Caregiver Coffee Club
Stay connected and join fellow caregivers, Enjoy a warm beverage, relax, chat, and learn something new from the comfort of your home - video conferencing or phone. 1st Wednesday of the month 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Facilitated by Dementia Care Specialists
To register contact the ADRC
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Comfort Keepers
Comfort Keepers provides supportive home care services in the home. Uses Interactive Caregiving which helps to keep clients engaged in life mentally, emotionally, physically, and socially. Services include:
- Personal care services
- Companionship services
- Cooking
- Light housekeeping
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Dementia Care Specialist Program
This program offers support, education and assistance in finding resources for the caregivers of people with dementia and their caregivers. The person with dementia can not currently be enrolled in a Medicaid Waiver program or be living in as assisted living facility or nursing home.
A Dementia Ca...
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Frontotemporal Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Providing care to a family member with Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) can feel overwhelming and often isolates caregivers from accessing much needed support. Connection with others who understand FTD can be a lifeline for emotional support, practical problem-solving, and locating community resources....
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Lewy Body Dementia Association
Provides disease information and education on Lewy Body dementias. Through their outreach programs provide support to caregivers, families and professionals. Offers telephone support through the LBD Link. Experienced LBD Caregiver Volunteers are available by telephone to listen during life's chall...
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Memory Cafe
A family social event presented in partnership with the Alzheimer's Association. The Memory Cafe' offers a place for person's with mild cognitive impairment, early - stage Alzheimer's or related dementia, and their care partners, to socialize and have fun. This is not a support group.
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National LGBTQ+ Caregiver Support
The caregiver support program provides a safe and nurturing space for caregivers in our community to build relationships, share information and resources, vent frustrations and gain emotional support. All members of the group and issues discussed in the group will be treated with the utmost confiden...
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Our Harmony Club
Provides social day programs for elderly members of our community, who may have age related ailments, or be socially isolated. Offers 6 hours of care for a loved one.
Typical day offers breakfast snacks and coffee, socialization, group activities and exercise, homemade lunch, entertainment and music...
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SPARK!
SPARK! is a monthly program for individuals living with early to mid stage memory loss, their care partners, and family members. The program engages participants in lively conversations, exhibit exploration, object handling, and other multi-sensory activities.
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Wisconsin Family Caregiver Support Program
Offers information, support and resources to help caregivers better care for their loved one and themselves. The program helps caregivers find solutions to their caregiving dilemmas, access to information and services that can help them in their caregiving role. Example of some of the information a...
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