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November 1 - November 30, 2024 | |
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Mug Club Caregiver Support Group - Wednesday, 11/13/24. There is no need to register, just show up as life allows for either meeting.
Virtually: 10 - 11 a.m. Reminder that we switched over to Microsoft Teams for this meeting. If this is new to you, instructions can be found here on how to get set up. I will open the meeting early if you have any questions on how things work (commenting in chat, raising your hand, etc.).
In-Person: 5:30 - 7 p.m. In person at ADRC, 300 S Adams St, Green Bay. The agency will be closed for the day and the doors locked. Please come to the single door entrance (south side) and ring the doorbell. We will be watching and listening to let you in.
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Saturday, November 2
Guiding Caregivers to Wellness
FREE TO ATTEND
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Let us take care of you! The Brown County Caregiver Coalition has been working hard to provide family caregivers with a wonderful day of education, information, door prizes, free chair massages and reiki sessions and a wonderful lunch from Heavenly Ham! | | | | |
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November is National Family Caregiver Month:
Guiding Caregivers to Wellness
Saturday, 11/2/24, 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
In Person at Curative Connections
2900 Curry Ln, Green Bay
FREE Caregiver Event - let us take care of you! The Brown County Caregiver Coalition has been working hard to provide family caregivers with a wonderful day of education, information, door prizes, chair massages, reiki sessions, and a wonderful lunch from Heavenly Ham! Free on-site respite (care) provided for your loved one so you can attend knowing staff at Curative Connections are taking care of them.
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Mondays (Nov. 11 & 25), 6:30 - 8 p.m.
NAMI Office - 1234 Main St, Ste 11, Green Bay
Friends and family welcome!
Learn more here.
| Grandparents & Other Relatives Raising Children | A variety of virtual opportunities and a wide range of topics from Wisconsin Family Connections Center can be found here! | | |
Caregivers to those with Dementia | Caregiver Educational Opportunity | |
National NIH-funded study testing an educational program for family caregivers of people with Parkinson’s Disease Dementia or Lewy Body Dementia. Family caregivers will gain weekly educational guidance through a 12-week curriculum with short readings, resources, and activities
All participation is virtual; there are NO in-person visits. Caregivers fill out surveys and assessments at baseline, and every two weeks for nine months.
More information on this program can be found here.
| Can Holidays & Dementia Co-Exist? | |
Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024
The holidays bring joy and stress. People living with dementia experience the season quite differently. Learn how simple adjustments can result in a merrier experience for all. Learn more here.
| Conversations with the Dementia Care Specialist | |
Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024
Bring your questions and gain valuable insight with our own, Heather Flick! Learn more here.
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For more information or questions, contact:
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