Dementia Care Specialist
Providing support and education to individuals, families and other care partners regarding Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia.
For more information, 1:1 coaching or consult call 608-741-3615. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
MEMORY SCREENS
Memory screens and early detection of a potential problem is as important as screening for blood pressure, diabetes or stroke. A memory screen is simply a wellness tool that may assist in identifying possible changes in memory or cognition. It also provides a baseline for future reference. Screens can be completed free of charge by contacting the ADRC at 608-741-3600.
Memory Screenings and Brain Health Events at Grinnell Hall
Boost Your Brain & Memory Class
Mondays September 16 – October 21, 2024 10-11:30am
You can register by calling Karen at 608/741-3615
Memory Screenings at Grinnell Hall, Beloit.
December 11, 2024,
You can register for this event by calling Grinnell Hall at 608-364-2875.
Memory Screen at Stoughton Community Health and Wellness Center
August 28, Noon-3:00 pm.
You can register for this event by calling the Stoughton Community Health Wellness Center at 608-877-3498.
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SUPPORT GROUPS
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COMMUNITY EDUCATION
Healthy Living with Mild Cognitive Impairment
September 13, 2024
9:15am-12:30pm
ADRC office buildin
1717 Center Avenue, Janesville
PURPLE TUBE
The Rock County Purple Tube project for Dementia Care will work with families to complete documents and develop a plan in the event of a medical or behavioral emergency which is readily available for First Responders, EMS and/or Law Enforcement. The plan will include a client safety plan, a list of medications, recent photo, brief medical overview and potential interventions if person with dementia is showing signs of anxiety or acting out behaviors.
DEMENTIA LIVE
Dementia LIVE is a dementia simulation experience that immerses participants into life with dementia, resulting in a deeper understanding of what it’s like to live with cognitive impairment and sensory change. After participating in the LIVE experience, you may notice better relationships with family or residents including quality visits, less care-partner stress, and better communication. For more information, contact the ADRC at 608-741-3600.
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CAREGIVER CLASSES
Dementia Foundations Class
September 24, 2024
9-11am
You can register for these events by calling Grinnell Hall at 608/364-2875.
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Powerful Tools for Caregivers
Powerful Tools for Caregivers is an educational program designed to help family caregivers take care of themselves while caring for a relative or friend. You will benefit from this class whether you are helping a parent, spouse, or friend.
Class meets for 90 minutes once a week for 6 weeks
Dates: Wednesdays, September 18 through October 23, 2024
Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm
Location: Virtually on Microsoft Teams
Cost: Workshop is FREE!
Suggested donation of $20 for The Caregiver Helpbook
Space is limited!
Register by calling
ADRC of Rock County 1-855-741-3600,
ADRC of Eau Claire County 1-888-338-4636
or
ADRC of La Crosse County 1-800-500-3910
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Community Services
Intergenerational Technology Services
Do you need help with your tablet, Smartphone or other device?
Friday, September 20, 2024
8am-3pm
ADRC Office building
1717 Center Avenue, Janesville
Call the IGeTs program for information and an appointment at 262/472-1837.
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Caregiver GPS
Monthly on the 3rd Thursday
See below for October's Upcoming Class.
Noon-1pm
Virtual Class
Reservations required for all events.
For more information about these events and to make reservations or to learn more about the Dementia Care Specialist program and services, please contact Karen Tennyson at 608/741-3615.
Dementia Friendly Initiatives
Have you seen this symbol in a local business and wondered what it meant?
If not, you might look for them as you go about your daily routine. This symbol on the door indicates that the business is “Dementia Friendly” and their employees have been trained to show more understanding for customers who have memory problems or other difficulties with their thinking.
These employees have been trained to recognize signs when someone is struggling to understand or communicate, and they have been trained to better serve them.
More “Dementia Friendly” symbols are popping up throughout Rock County. The dementia friendly movement is helping people begin to understand dementia and the needs of those living with its challenges. This is an ongoing effort and more businesses have joined to raise awareness and support their citizens living with dementia as well as their caregivers.
For more information on the Dementia Friendly Initiatives call 608-741-3600.
