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We offer numerous educational programs for families and individuals facing Alzheimer’s and for community members as well. Most of these programs, described below, are free of charge. Click on the the education calendar link above to see what programs are currently scheduled at a location in your area.
For more information or to schedule a presentation, contact Krista Scheel, Program Director, at 414.479.8800, ext. 208.
General Education
Dementia Basics
A six-hour introduction to Alzheimer's disease and related dementias for family members of individuals with dementia.
Vacation Tips and Hints
Tips on vacationing with a loved one diagnosed with dementia.
Holiday Tips and Hints
Education about managing holiday stress while coping with dementia in the family.
Alzheimer's Disease Overview - "The Aging Brain"
A general introduction to understanding Alzheimer's in comparison to the normal aging process.
Nourish Your Noggin
A workshop for anyone interested in learning about age-related memory changes, techniques to keep your memory sharp, and overall brain wellness.
Maintain Your Brain®
Basic brain facts and brain lifestyle strategies for all ages.
Partnering with Your Doctor
A workshop for people with memory problems and their care partners about how to make the most of the relationship with your physician.
Family Caregiver Conferences
We present Family Caregiver Conferences in locations throughout southeastern Wisconsin to provide an opportunity for family members and friends of those diagnosed with Alzheimer's to gain information and support from experts in their own communities.
These mini-conferences (usually 3 to 5 hours long) feature specially planned programs with guest speakers, such as physicians, attorneys, Alzheimer's care professionals, and/or community service providers. On-site, free respite care is available to make it easier for caregivers to attend.
For more information and for future Family Conference dates, see the Education calendar.
State Conference
The Alzheimer's Association will hold the 22nd Annual State Conference on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders May 4-6 at the Wyndham Milwaukee Airport Hotel & Convention Center.
Recognized as the largest state conference in the United States devoted to Alzheimer's disease and related disorders, the Wisconsin conference will host over 900 healthcare professionals and family care partners and others involved in Alzheimer's disease care. Participants will gather to learn about the latest in disease management and preventive therapies, research and care management for Alzheimer's disease. The theme of the 2008 conference is "The Way of the Future: Creative - Environment - Cultural Diversity".
The conference will offer 40 informational and skill-building workshops in eight different tracks, including new initiatives and research, family issues, activity programming, non-Alzheimer's dementia, behaviors, ethical issues and care practices.
The conference formally begins on Sunday evening, May 4. The keynote speaker is Dr. Anne Basting, Director of the Center on Age & Community at UW-Milwaukee and founder of the TimeSlips Creative Storytelling Project. The announcement of this year's Outstanding Caregiver Award winners will highlight the evening. Other speakers include:
Diana Kerwin, M.D. - Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin
Orien Reid-Nix - Chair of Alzheimer's Disease International, London, England
Piero Antuono, M.D. - Professor of Neurology/Pharmacology at the Medical College of Wisconsin
More information is available at the conference website.
Workplace Education Program
A series of presentations about brain health, caregiver well being, and Alzheimer's disease designed for business and workplace settings.
Learn more about this innovative chapter program.
