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ADAW Tip Tuesday: Incorporate Sense Memory During the Holidays

12/10/2019
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#ADAWTipTuesday: Sense Memory is a powerful way to invoke memories and to talk about the past among people who live with Alzheimer’s and with dementia. Some researchers believe that emotions linger even after memory has faded. Baking, decorating, singing, and other holiday activities are powerful ways to connect with emotional […]

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.

#MeetTheTeamMonday: Vicki Hodel Brings Unbridled Energy to the ADAW Team

12/09/2019
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ADAW Executive Assistant Vicki Hodel is the Energizer Bunny of the Madison office. Her days start at 4:30 a.m., as she has several animals to care for including horses, cats and dogs. When she’s not filling the needs of her furry friends, Vicki strives to meet the needs of all […]

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 […]