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. Education is available for family caregivers, professionals and in the workplace. A calendar of events is published quarterly and distributed to our constituents. Conferences and symposiums are provided throughout the year. Schedule is available online also. The Alzheimer’s Association has extensive resources for caregivers in the Caregiver Center on its website, www.alz.org/care/overview.asp. One of those resources is a Care Team Calendar found here: http://alz.org/care/alzheimers-dementia-care-calendar.asp It allows you to create a Care Team, stay connected with the team by email, and also provide a calendar to coordinate care. Some of the families use this calendar very effectively to coordinate rides to activities, “shifts” for various caregivers, physician’s appointments, fun activities, and other important items. When a volunteer is needed for one or more activities, the primary caregiver can send out an email and participants on the Care Team can sign up on the team calendar. The more people on the team, the more who can reach out and help, and lighten the load. Extensive online Resource Page: https://www.alz.org/help-support/resources Statewide Virtual Support Groups: Call to register: 800.272.3900 For information in Spanish, contact 414.431.8811. VIRTUAL Caregiver Support Group - General Fourth Monday of the month, 3 - 4 p.m. VIRTUAL Caregiver Support Group - Early Stages Fourth Tuesday of the month, 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. VIRTUAL - Caregiver Support Group - Frontotemporal (FTD) Third Wednesday of the month, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m SD