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Living Well With Dementia


September 2022

Dementia State Plan Survey


We need your help improving dementia care in the State of Wisconsin! Take this minute survey, and express your thoughts & concerns regarding dementia and caregiving in your community. 

The last plan created a robust network of support, resources, connections, etc… 


We need the Northwood's concerns and needs to be heard – for all of us.

Click Here to Take The Survey

Caregiver Support & Programs

Powerful Tools For Caregivers Class


Date: Tuesdays September 27th through November 1st Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm Location: Virtual Zoom 

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Ashland & Bayfield Counties


Click the button below to learn more about the ongoing programs available to those caring for someone with dementia in Ashland and Bayfield Counties

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ALZConnected®


ALZConnected® (alzconnected.org), powered by the Alzheimer's Association®, is a free online community for everyone affected by Alzheimer's or another dementia, including:

  • People with the disease
  • Caregivers
  • Family members
  • Friends.
  • Individuals who have lost someone to Alzheimer's 
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ALZ Talks


Free ALZ Talks virtual webinars provide:

  • Education
  • Information
  • News
  • Resources

on a variety of dementia and caregiving topics

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Support for People Living with Dementia

Brain Games


Previously known as the Ashland Memory Café, this monthly meeting will now be open to all seniors who want to: 


Challenge their brain with games and activities

Learn more about keeping their brain healthy

Connect with others in the community


3rd Tuesday of the Month

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM 

The Enrichment Center 

400 Chapple Ave. Ashland, WI 



Coffee and Refreshments Provided!

No registration Necessary!

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Ashland & Bayfield Counties


Click the button below to learn more about the ongoing programs available to those living with dementia in Ashland and Bayfield Counties

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Businesses & the Community

Dementia Friendly Businesses


Congratulations to CORE Community Resources in Bayfield on becoming Dementia Friendly! Staff at CORE were trained to be able to recognize the signs of dementia, provide assistance and resources to those living with dementia, and create a dementia friendly environment. They are now recognized as Dementia Friendly by the Ashland and Bayfield County Dementia and Caregiver Network


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Join the Dementia & Caregiver Network of Ashland & Bayfield Counties 


The Ashland & Bayfield County Dementia & Caregiver Network is looking for family caregivers and working professionals to join our team! We are a group of caregivers, professional organizations and volunteers serving older adults and their caregivers, committed to helping our communities become dementia friendly. Our mission is to join individuals, organizations, and communities to advocate for and support those who are caregivers, and those who are living with dementia.


If you are interested in joining, contact the ADRC of the North at 1-866-663-3607

Brain Health & Wellness

Education & Resources


Trualta


Free, online courses that answer your questions about Dementia & Caregiving


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Dementia TV Guide


This TV guide includes links to the top 100 videos on the Dementia Careblazers YouTube Channel. It is broken into 4 sections: 



1. Understanding 

2. Caregiver Challenges

3. Behaviors (Communication)

4. Planning 

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Safety Starts with You


Caring for someone with dementia can be hard.

There are physical, emotional, financial, and life-style changes to face. There are also new issues to think about. Thinking about these safety concerns can prevent injuries and deaths.

Now is the time to make choices and plans for the future. You may have already thought about some steps to improve safety at home. You may have had discussions about what to do about driving or firearms access. This site can support these discussions.

These can be hard topics to tackle, but you’re not alone. Many others have faced issues like this.

The tools on this site can help you make decisions about safety and dementia.


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Alzheimer's Association

National Institute on Aging

Dementia Care in Wisconsin

ADRC of the North

Alzheimer's Foundation of America

Connect with Us.

Call the Aging and Disability Resource Center of the North at:


1-866-663-3607


And ask to speak to a Dementia Care Specialist

Your Dementia Care Specialists:


Providing confidential and no cost services to individuals, families, caregivers, and professionals in Ashland, Bayfield, Iron, Price, and Sawyer Counties.

Ellie Webb


ellie.webb@co.ashland

.wi.us


Ashland & Bayfield Counties

Joanie Zecherle 


jzecherle@sawyerhs.hayward

.wi.us


Sawyer County

www.facebook.com/SCDCNetwork

Shea O'Rourke


Shea.orourke@co.price

.wi.us 


Iron & Price Counties

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