Dementia Services and Information
The ADRC has several resources to offer people living with dementia, their caregivers, local businesses and organizations, and community members.
Dementia Care Specialist
The ADRC has a Dementia Care Specialist (DCS) that is responsible for assisting individuals and families living with dementia to continue to be active in their community and remain in their homes for as long as they are able. The DCS meets with families individually at the ADRC, online or in their home to counsel, assess, and educate family caregivers about any of the number of diseases under the term “dementia”, including a method to manage behavioral symptoms of the diseases. The DCS can provide resources, such as helpful books and websites, Comfort Library objects, webinars, support groups, book clubs, as well as discuss respite options and future or crisis planning.
The DCS also conducts individual sessions about Memory Screening or Brain Health with any interested individual.
To speak to our Dementia Care Specialist, contact the ADRC at (608) 326-0235.
Alzheimer’s Association
The mission of the Alzheimer's Association is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support services for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Click HERE for more resources specific to this area.
The Alzheimer’s Association also offers a 24/7 helpline. The helpline number is: 800-272-3900.
ADRC Resources
The ADRC has several training courses, classes, and resources for businesses and community members. These programs and trainings include:
- Dementia Friendly Business training
- Dementia Live hands-on simulation and sensitivity experience
- Dementia Friends training for youth and organizations
- Boost Your Brain and Memory classes for general public
- Savvy Caregiver class for caregivers of persons with memory issues
- TIMESLIPS communication technique training for family members
- Performances (plays, movies, etc) regarding the topics of Memory Loss and Dementia diseases
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