November 8, 2006
Sixth Annual Candlelight Vigil
In honor of National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, the South Central WI Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will hold a Candlelight Vigil at the State Capital for the general public on Wednesday, November 8, 5:30-6:00 p.m., inside the State Capitol Rotunda.
Reservations are not necessary. Please join us in this special ceremony to pay tribute to your loved one and honor the memory of all those affected by Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia.
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November 3, 2006
Sixth Annual Dementia Videoconference: "Alzheimer’s Update: What to Expect at the Doctor’s Office" with Dr. Diana Kerwin
In honor of National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Association Chapter Network will be hosting our sixth annual videoconference on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias on Friday, November 3, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Pyle Center at UW-Madison, 702 Langdon St., Room 335, in Madison
Medical professionals, social workers, nurses, care partners, family members and all affected by Alzheimer’s disease are encouraged to participate.
The program, "Alzheimer’s Update: What to Expect at the Doctor’s Office" will be broadcast live to locations throughout the state. The South Central Wisconsin Chapter will be hosting four area sites, including the UW Pyle Center in Madison. This year’s program will focus on what to expect at the physician’s office, diagnosis, prognosis and current treatments, and features Dr. Diana Kerwin, who is assistant professor of medicine specializing in geriatrics and gerontology at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Kerwin’s clinical practice focuses on dementia, Alzheimer’s disease and geriatrics.
To find out more about this year’s videoconference or to reserve a seat, please call the Alzheimer’s Association at 608-232-3400 or 1-800-272-3900.
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October 11, 2006
Grant and Richland counties and Columbia/Sauk counties receive Alzheimer’s Association “Healthier Wisconsin” Partnership Assistance
Grant and Richland counties and Sauk and Columbia counties are now part of a statewide initiative to improve rural dementia health through a community-academic partnership funded by the Medical College of Wisconsin and the Helen Bader Foundation. Suzanne Bottum-Jones, a nurse and health educator living on a family farm in Montfort, and Liz Miller, who has Master’s Degree in Administration and Guidance and Counseling and lives on a 17 acre farm in Sauk County, have been hired by the Alzheimer’s Association, South Central Wisconsin Chapter to work with the local medical community and local support services to assist people with dementia and their families dealing with the many challenges caused by all forms of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease.
“As the Baby Boom generation ages, it’s important that we take steps now to address the projected increase in Wisconsinites with dementia,” said Daniel Bader, president of the Milwaukee-based Helen Bader Foundation. “We are pleased to work with the Medical College and the Alzheimer’s Association to ensure that more families can receive the assistance they need, right in their home communities.”
The three year grant provides for 4.5 new outreach specialists to be strategically located in rural Wisconsin communities. By working with people struggling with dementia, families, social service agencies and the medical community, the Alzheimer’s Association’s goal is to create formal connections so everyone impacted by dementia receives the medical care and support they need to deal with its challenges. Dr. Rhonda Montgomery and graduate students at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee will be compiling outcomes based data so the results of the project can be shared nationwide.
Calls and information are treated with strict confidentiality. People concerned about memory problems or families concerned about a loved one are encouraged to contact:
Suzanne Bottum-Jones
Grant/Richland Regional Office (co-located at the Center on Aging)
8820 Highway 35/61 S, Lancaster, WI 53813
608/723-4288 / 1-800-272-3900
Liz Miller
Columbia/Sauk Regional Office (co-located on the second floor of Dean Clinic)
2825 Hunters Trail, Portage, WI 53901
608-742-9055 / 800-272-3900
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July 2006
"Aerobics of the Mind" news series
Channel 3000 (WISC-TV) has aired a three-part series on brain health, including information on the Alzheimer's Association and Maintain Your Brain.
Part 1: Exercising Your Brain, Important As Exercising Your Body
Part 2: Experts Give Tips For Exercising Your Brain
View all three video clips from right-hand side of this page; Video 2 includes Danielle Thai, Education Coordiator at the South Central Chapter.
Part 3: Video Games Help Give Brains A Workout
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March 7, 2006
Regional Dementia Education Conference
Tuesday, March 7, 2006, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Sheraton Hotel, Madison
Don't miss this rewarding conference and our keynote speaker, Teepa Snow, who will kick off the day with her lively and highly interactive presentation, "Building Caregiving Skills for Dementia." Teepa has over 25 years of experience in the field of geriatrics and has gained much positive recognition for her expertise.
Other valuable workshops will cover topics such as music therapy, dealing with co-existing medical conditions and Alzheimer's, techniques professionals can use to prevent harm when caring for an agitated person, aromatherapy, and more.
Certificate of Attendance provided. Call us for a registration form at 608-232-3400 or 800-272-3900.
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