Individuals diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer's or other dementia may experience changes in their behavior, cognition, daily routines or relationships that can often result in isolation, depression and lack of connection with those around them.

The Alzheimer's Association's Early-Stage Social Engagement Program offers a fun and comfortable way for people living in the early stages of the disease to build a social network and connect with like individuals in their own community through meaningful social activities that are determined by individual needs and interests of the participants and promote social interaction and companionship.

The Early Stage Social Engagement Program is part is part of a study by the Alzheimer's Association National Office to evaluate whether such programs enhance quality of life and social connectedness for people in the early stages of the disease.

Call Amy Chick, Outreach Specialist, for more information of upcoming programs.  She can be reached at 715.845.7440 or achick@alz.org.