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Serving Shawano, Oconto and Menominee Counties and the Stockbridge-Munsee Community
Dementia Care Specialist / Support
Resources for Individuals & Their Caregivers
At the ADRC of the Wolf River Region, we provide information and resources to people living with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease as well as their caregivers. Our goal is to listen to your needs and match them with the most appropriate support services. Information and guidance includes:
- Memory Screening
- Information and addressing concerns related to memory impairments
- Options for respite care, support groups, in-home care and assistive equipment/technology
- Information on long-term care options to assist with future planning
- Educational classes and seminars on dementia
- Provide training for employees of businesses to create a dementia friendly community
- Dementia and Alzheimer’s books, videos, and other resources that provide a better understanding of diseases that affect the brain
Dementia Resource Guide (in PDF format)
Click here to view the Dementia Resource Guide.
The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Wisconsin Chapter is located in Green Bay. They offer a 24/7 helpline that anyone can call into for services and support for you and your family. This toll-free phone number is 1-800-272-3900.
The ADRC offers free classes throughout the year about topics related to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Click here to be directed to our events page to see when the next classes will be held.
State Resources
Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Dementia Research Center
608-265-0407
Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute
608-263-9949
Wisconsin Parkinson’s Association
414-312-6990
National Resources
1-888-687-2277
1-800-272-3900
American Parkinson’s Disease Association
1-800-223-2732
202-872-0888
503-530-6181
1-800-445-8106
415-281-3100
Lewy Body Dementia Association
1-800-539-9767
301-496-4000
Alzheimer’s Education Series
The ADRC offers many free, educational classes regarding topics pertaining to Alzheimer’s disease, caregiver resources, communication support, and more. Click the links below to see the list of upcoming classes in your area:
Memory Cafes
Memory cafes provide a fun, comfortable environment where people with early-stage memory loss, along with their companion or caregiver, can relax, engage, and enjoy the company of others who are on the same journey.
Memory Cafe – (3rd Tuesday of each month) Oconto County
The Memory Cafe meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm and the meeting locations rotate each month. The Memory Cafe provides an innovative form of social engagement for people living with dementia, cognitive decline or other memory loss. This event is intended to be enjoyed by those with memory loss as well as their caregivers, family and friends. Contact Johanna for more information and to learn where the meeting location is for the month is by calling 715-526-4708.
Memory Cafe – (2nd Tuesday of each month) Shawano County
The Memory Cafe meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm and the meeting locations rotate each month. The Memory Cafe provides an innovative form of social engagement for people living with dementia, cognitive decline or other memory loss. This event is intended to be enjoyed by those with memory loss as well as their caregivers, family and friends. For more information and to find out where the meeting location is for the month, call Johanna at 715-526-4708.
Memory Cafe – (2nd Wednesday of each month) Menominee County
The Memory Cafe meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm and the meeting locations rotate each month. The Memory Cafe provides an innovative form of social engagement for people living with dementia, cognitive decline or other memory loss. This event is intended to be enjoyed by those with memory loss as well as their caregivers, family and friends. Contact Johanna for more information and to find out where the meeting location is for the month by calling 715-526-4708.
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Click here to view the list of upcoming Memory Cafes
Boost Your Brain
Boost Your Brain is an 8-week course with a holistic approach to improve brain health. This evidence-based program is designed to help individuals implement new habits to maintain cognitive health and enhance memory performance.
Support Groups
Caregiver Support Groups
This support group is designed to help caregivers share stories, learn tips and interact with others who are in similar situations. Click here to view the informational flyer.
- 1st Monday of the month from 10:00 am – 11:00 am at the ADRC office in Oconto Falls
- 1st Wednesday of the month from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm at the Lakewood Library
- 4th Monday of the month from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm at the FACE Center in Keshena
- 4th Monday of the month from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm virtually via Zoom
- 4th Wednesday of each month at The Drip Coffee Shop in Shawano on Main Street from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Parkinson’s and Memory Changes Support Group
This support group is designed to help those with Parkinson’s disease, anyone experiencing brain changes, and their caregivers/companions share stories, learn tips and interact with others who are in similar situations. Click here to view the informational flyer.
- 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Shawano Municipal Building (127 S Sawyer Street) from 10:00 am – 11:30 am.
Dementia Friendly Business Training
The Dementia Friendly Business training is a free 30-minute training for management and staff of businesses and service organizations to understand dementia and take action to create an environment that is safe, respectful, and welcoming for people living with dementia. The following businesses have completed this training:
– 1st National Bank, Tigerton
– Capital Credit Union, Shawano
– Denmark State Bank, Shawano
– Dreier Pharmacy, Shawano
– Farnsworth Public Library, Oconto
– Flagstar Bank, Oconto Falls
– Green Valley-Morgan Fire Department
– Lakewood Clinic
– Lakewood Supervalu
– Menominee County Department of Human Services
– NEW Credit Union
– Oconto County Leadership
– Oconto Falls EMS
– Oconto Library
– Qualheim’s True Value
– Save a Lot Food Store, Keshena
– Shawano County Library
– Shawano Senior Citizen Committee
– St. Anthony’s Parish, Tigerton
– Twigs Beverage, Shawano
– WI DNR Forestry Staff
To join this list of Dementia Friendly Businesses, please contact Johanna at 715-526-4708.
- Social Security
- Medicare
- Bay Lake Consortium/ACCESS
- The Marketplace
- Wisconsin Department of Health Services
- County/Community Websites:
- Menominee County
- Oconto County
- Shawano County
- Stockbridge-Munsee Community
- Locations:
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