Focus on families and the community facing Alzheimer’s

We offer several educational programs for families and individuals facing Alzheimer’s as well as community members. Most of these programs, described below, are free of charge. 

Know the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's

The warning signs of Alzheimer's disease are often dismissed as side effects of normal aging. If you or someone you know is experiencing memory loss or behavioral changes, it's time to learn the facts.

Early detection of the disease can help individuals with dementia while science directs us toward treatment, prevention and ultimately, a cure. The sooner a diagnosis is made, the sooner impactful interventions can begin.

At the workshop, you will learn:
• How to tell the difference between Alzheimer’s and typical aging
• Steps to take if you recognize a warning sign in yourself or someone you know
• The process to receiving an Alzheimer’s diagnosis
• Why early detection is crucial

Contact Emily Hilker for more information at ehilker@alz.org
All locations are open to the public.

Alzheimer’s Association Know the Ten Signs community education presentations are planned for:

4/9- 1pm- Aster Retirement- 131 E Reynolds Street, Cottage Grove, WI 53527

4/10- 1:30pm- Lighthouse- 222 S Bristol Street, Sun Prairie, WI 53590

4/10 - 10 am- Beloit Senior Center, 631 Bluff Street, Beloit, WI 53511

4/16- 6:00pm- Oakwood Village East- 5565 Tancho Dr  Madison, WI 53718

4/18- 6:30pm- Stoughton Senior Center-248 W Main Street, Stoughton, WI 53589

5/14- 2:00pm- Legacy Gardens- 1601 Wheeler  Dr, Madison, WI 53704

6/11- 6:30pm- Hedberg Library- Legal and Financial Planning and Know the Ten Signs

The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease

If you or someone you know is affected by Alzheimer's disease, it's time to learn the facts. This program provides information on detection, causes and risk factors, stages of the disease, treatment and much more.

At the program, you will learn about:

• Symptoms and effects of Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia
• How Alzheimer’s affects the brain
• Causes and risk factors
• How to find out if it’s Alzheimer’s disease
• The benefits of early detection
• How to address a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease
• Stages of the disease
• Treatment
• Hope for the future
• Ways the Alzheimer’s Association can help

Contact Emily Hilker for more information at ehilker@alz.org
All locations are open to the public.

Alzheimer’s Association- The Basics- Community education workshops are planned for the following dates:

4/10- 10am- Beloit Senior Center- 631 Bluff Street, Beloit, WI 53511

4/17- 1pm- Janesville Senior Center-786 S Main Street, Janesville, WI 53545

4/24-1:30pm- Lighthouse- 222 Bristol Street, Sun Prairie, WI 53590

5/22- 10am- Basics- Middleton Public Library- 7425 Hubbard Ave, Middleton, WI 53562

6/4- 6:00pm Oakwood Village East- 5565 Tancho Dr  Madison, WI 53718

6/11- 6:30pm – Hedberg Library- Legal and Financial and KTTS

State Caregiver's Conference

Additional Education on Alzheimer’s disease can also be gathered from the State Caregiver’s Conference - the 2013 Wisconsin Network Conference on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias. 

May 5-7, 2013
Kalahari Resort & Conference Center - Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
For conference information, contact the conference planner at 715.345.2969 or kdavies@alz.org  or visit www.alzwi.org.

South Central Wisconsin Educational Workshops

Call 800.272.3900, or contact our local office to learn more about programs in our area.

• Alzheimer’s Disease: What You Need To Know
• Combating Caregiver Stress
• Communication Tips and Techniques
• Facts About Alzheimer’s Disease & Related Dementias
• Legal and Financial Considerations
• Nourish Your Noggin
• Research & Medical Updates
• Understanding Behaviors
• Partnering With Your Doctor
  

E-Learning Programs

The Alzheimer's Association also offers a variety of online educational programs listed below. For more information visit http://elearning.alz.org/home.aspx

• Know the 10 Signs: Early Detection Matters
• The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease
• Legal and Financial Planning for Alzheimer's Disease
• Living with Alzheimer's for People with Alzheimer's
• Living with Alzheimer's: For Caregivers: Early Stage
• Living with Alzheimer's: For Caregivers: Middle Stage
• Living with Alzheimer's: For Caregivers: Late Stage
• Living with Alzheimer's for Younger-Onset Alzheimer's