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Helpline
The Alzheimer's Association of Greater Wisconsin's toll-free Helpline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. People with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders, their families, caregivers and the general public can get information and support when they need it. Call us if you have questions about:
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Alzheimer’s disease or memory loss, medications and treatment options, brain health and care options
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How the Association can help you
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Caregiving tips and respite care options
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Services available in your community and referrals
You can also call us for emotional support –– as often as you need. We know that living with Alzheimer’s can be overwhelming at times. Remember, we are here for you –– all day, every day.
In the Greater Wisconsin Chapter, our ten regional Outreach Offices are strategically located throughout our 53-county service area in order to allow your local Outreach Specialist to assist you in a personal and timely manner. We do know, however, that sometimes our staff members are out in the community teaching classes or serving families right when you need them most. In this case, we encourage you to use our Helpline services, which are available 24 hours a day/7 days a week by calling 1-800-272-3900.
E-mail help
If you prefer e-mail over phone communication for our Helpline Services, send our Helpline Specialist a message at john.fritz@alz.org. We check the e-mail box often and will respond to your Helpline inquiry as quickly as possible. Please use this e-mail box only for Helpline purposes. For general inquiries or information, please contact your local Outreach Office.
Care Consultation
Some persons have the need for specialized or intensive support, and are cared for by staff through Care Consulation services. Provided over the phone, in your home or care facility, at a diagnostic clinic or the local Association office, persons assisted through this service find answers, begin steps toward future planning & experience ongoing support. These services can include:
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Assessment of needs
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Assistance with planning and problem solving
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Supportive listening
Contact us for more information:
Phone: 1.800.272.3900
Support Opportunities
While traditional support groups continue to be the foundation of the chapter's services, specialty support opportunities are also available. Support groups are available for persons newly diagnosed, those in an early stage or with early onset of Alzheimer's, and many other unique needs. Groups meet at a variety of times and in a variety of settings, are confidential, free and open to the public.
Local General Support Group Listing.
Local Specialty Support Group Opportunities
Message boards
The Alzheimer’s Association message boards and chat rooms provide an online community for persons with Alzheimer's, caregivers and care providers. Our message boards have thousands of registered members from around the United States and thousands more who refer to the stories and information that is available 24 hours a day.
Join the Alzheimer’s Association online community.
Publications
The Alzheimer’s Association offers dozens of fact sheets and brochures. Click here for a listing.
We also maintain a variety of educational materials (brochures, videos, audiotapes and books) on topics related to Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders. To learn more about our library, call us at 1.800.272.3900.
Newsletter
Our newsletter is sent to any person, business, or organization making an annual contribution to the Greater Wisconsin Chapter. To see a sample of this quarter's newsletter, click here.
Education
Education programs are designed to meet the needs of all persons affected by dementia. The chapter's Dementia Specialist program is among the most popular for professionals, and a host of other offerings are available for families, community groups and persons diagnosed. We offer many educational programs each year that address the specific interests of the general public, individuals with the disease and their families.
Multilingual information
Alzheimer’s disease and other disorders that cause dementia know no boundaries. Many individuals and families in ethnic and cultural minority groups are in need of solid information about Alzheimer’s disease and health resources.
Safety Services/Medic Alert + Safe Return®
The Alzheimer’s Association has entered into partnership with MedicAlert, an organization that has been in business for more than 50 years, providing identification about medical information in emergencies. Effective November 1st, all new enrollees to the Safe Return program also have the benefit of enrolling at the same time in the MedicAlert program. Prior enrollees in the Safe Return program will be contacted to inquire if they wish to upgrade their registration to include MedicAlert.
Perhaps the greatest benefit of this partnership is the immediate medical attention that can be provided in case of a missing person incident via MedicAlert’s Emergency Response Team. A single identification bracelet or necklace will serve both purposes of assisting persons with dementia in case of a missing person incident, as well as providing emergency medical information. Enrollees will be able to update their own personal health records 24 hours a day through a secure and private online account or by simply calling the toll free number during business hours.
MedicAlert + Safe Return® is a nationwide resource to assist persons with dementia who may become lost. The response to a missing person incident immediately mobilizes law enforcement and medical personnel in home and neighboring communities, as well as across the United States. Contact your local Outreach Office today for more information on how to sign up for this program or click the link below.
Learn more about Medic Alert + Safe Return®.
Local resources and referrals
We maintain updated information on home care, adult day care, care coordination, assisted living, skilled nursing facilities, eldercare lawyers and transportation available in the community. Our staff and trained professionals can help assess whether a specific care provider meets the needs of an individual with Alzheimer’s.
For more information, please contact us:
By phone: 1.800.272.3900
