Caregiver Resources & Tips in Handling COVID-19

Caregiver Resources & Tips in Handling COVID-19

03/23/2020
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It is the mission of the Alzheimer’s & Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin to be a support and a resource for families during this time of uncertainty. We have put together this handout to provide families with information about COVID-19, caregiving for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias […]

Coronavirus Information for Alzheimer’s Caregivers

03/18/2020
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ADAW Caregiver Tips

As the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to impact America, many things are changing. One thing that does not change is ADAWs commitment to you. We will continue to do everything we can to help families affected by Alzheimer’s disease. To that end, we wanted to share the following information with you: […]

The Richland Medical Clinic earns dementia friendly status in Richland Center

Richland Medical Center Earns Dementia-friendly Designation

12/11/2019
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The Alzheimer’s & Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin and the Aging & Disability Resource Center-Richland County are pleased to announce that the Richland Medical Center has been designated a dementia-free community. According to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, a dementia-friendly designation implies that a business or an organization helps create […]

Open Letter from a Caregiver: The Scheuerell Family Christmas Letter

12/09/2019
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Recently, Kent shared his 2019 family Christmas letter with ADAW staff. We were moved by his words; in fact, we asked for Kent's permission to share his letter.

Wisconsinites mobilize to fight Alzheimer’s disease

12/06/2019
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ADAW In The News

“Do not ask me to remember…” That’s the beginning of a poem that lives in a frame on the wall of Carolyn Scheuerell’s room at Park Place Assisted Living. “Just remember that I need you / That the best of me is gone / Please don’t fail to stand beside […]

Westfield Memory Cafe Participants Decorate Cookies and Reminisce

12/04/2019
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Westfield Memory Café participants enjoyed the morning decorating cookies—reminiscing about their most memorable Christmas while listening to festive holiday music. On behalf of Dementia Outreach Specialist Kristine Biesenthal, thank you to Brooke & Dawn from Our House Senior Living in Portage for donating the 225 cutout cookies for today’s event! […]

#GivingTuesday is a great day to Join the #AlzWisc Journey

12/03/2019
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#GivingTuesday is a great time to Join the #AlzWisc Journey! The Alzheimer’s & Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin helps over 100 people per day—but we can’t do it without your support. Your donations enable the ADAW to provide education, programs, services, resources, and in-person consultations for free in communities throughout Wisconsin. To make a #GivingTuesday donation, […]

Join the #AlzWisc Journey on #GivingTuesday

11/27/2019
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The ADAW helps over 100 people per day—but we can’t do it without your support. Please consider paying it forward this Giving Tuesday and donating to the Alzheimer’s & Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin. Your donations allow the ADAW to provide free education, programs, services, resources and in-person consultations to people […]

ADAW Staffers Share What They are “Thankful For…” This Thanksgiving

11/27/2019
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As we start the long Thanksgiving weekend, we often have our minds on details: menus; recipes; ingredients; and visitors. That’s part of the fun, right? But at the core, we go through the effort because we are thankful for the people and for the things in our lives. To that […]

Thanks to the Ales for Alzheimer’s Team!

11/06/2019
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We want to thank the Ales for Alzheimer’s committee and everyone who attended “Madison’s Largest Happy Hour” to support the ADAW. Our hearts are full. We are humbled and amazed at everyone’s generosity. Your generosity allows us to share resources with the Dane County community. All of the donations raised from Ales […]

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