Events
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Oct 27Mama Joe Project
Film screening, panel, and resource fair on dementia care
UWM Music Building, Milwaukee mamajoeproject.com/milwaukee
The Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute Regional Milwaukee Office is a host of a film screening and evening of conversation and connection for caregivers and families navigating dementia. Watch a screening of the documentary My Mama Joe: Hope & Help, followed by a panel discussion moderated by the film’s producer, Dr. Herb Caldwell, and WAI Milwaukee Associate …
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Oct 29Coffee and a Chat: Healthy Lifestyle OptionsSpeaker: Kaisa Kerrigan, MPH, Milwaukee County Department of Health & Human Services
Ebenezer Ministry & Family Worship Center
Join us for a 2-part workshop series in October 2026. Coffee & a Chat are community conversations open to the public at no-cost. Listen to a talk, enjoy refreshments, and ask questions. On October 29, the speaker is Kaisa Kerrigan, MPH, community health coordinator at Milwaukee County Department of Health & Human Services, and the …
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Nov 4Addressing BPSD Concerns in Dementia webinar
Speaker: Tammi Albrecht, DNP
Zoom Addressing BPSD Concerns in Dementia webinar series
The one-hour webinars are open to professionals who care for people living with dementia. They are held over the lunch-hour on Zoom.
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Nov 5WRAP+ Collaborator ConferenceBringing WRAP collaborators together
Madison, WI and Zoom WRAP website
The WRAP team invites researchers and scientists who have used WRAP data to join us for the inaugural WRAP+ Collaborator Conference. Since our first study visit in 2001, the WRAP study has grown into one of the world’s largest and longest-running studies of individuals at risk for Alzheimer’s disease. We invite collaborators from our work …
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Nov 21Amazing Grace Chorus Fall ConcertEastcastle Place, Milwaukee, WI
The Amazing Grace Chorus® will perform a concert performance in celebration of their 2026 fall season: A Festive Fall Full of Rhythm and Grace. All are welcome at this no cost event. About the Amazing Grace Chorus® The Amazing Grace Chorus is a Milwaukee-based community chorus made of people living with memory changes and their caregivers. …
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Dec 1Primary Care Webinar 1: Conducting a basic cognitive assessment
Cynthia Carlsson, MD, MS, Nathaniel Chin, MD, Jody Krainer, MSW, LCSW, and Trisha Witham
Zoom Event series webpage
This session explores the value of conducting a basic cognitive assessment in primary care and provides a comprehensive overview of the two-appointment workflow. Participants will also receive a demonstration of the recommended screening tools and learn how to incorporate them into routine clinical practice. These sessions are designed for health care professionals. Find more details …
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Dec 5The Amazing Grace Chorus Holiday Concert PerformanceSt. Rita Square, Milwaukee, WI
The Amazing Grace Chorus® will perform a holiday concert performance in celebration of their 2026 fall season: A Festive Fall Full of Rhythm and Grace. All are welcome at this no cost event. About the chorus program: The Amazing Grace Chorus is a Milwaukee-based community chorus made of people living with memory changes and their caregivers. …
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Dec 8Primary Care Webinar 2: Interpreting Results and Engaging Patients & Families
Presenters: Cynthia Carlsson, MD, MS and Nathaniel Chin, MD
What comes next after the assessment? This session focuses on clinical decision-making based on the results of a basic cognitive workup and strategies for communicating findings to patients and their care partners. Participants will also learn techniques for connecting individuals and families with brain health education, community services, and aging resources that support ongoing care …
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Dec 12Amazing Grace Chorus Holiday ConcertPart of the Legacy Home & Respite Care Foundation, Inc. Merry Memory Social Fall Holiday Concert
Renaissance Milwaukee West Hotel, Wauwatosa, WI
The concert time is TBD. The Amazing Grace Chorus® will perform a holiday concert performance as part of the Legacy Home & Respite Care Foundation holiday concert event. About the chorus program: The Amazing Grace Chorus is a Milwaukee-based community chorus made of people living with memory changes and their caregivers. Members meet in person for …
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Dec 15Primary Care Webinar 3: Coding, Billing, and Workflow Implementation
Presenters: Cynthia Carlsson, MD, MS, Richard London, MD and Jody Krainer, MSW, LCSW
This free webinar series introduces Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute’s streamlined two-appointment assessment workflow, designed to improve patient care while working within the realities of a busy practice. Webinars are held over a lunch-hour on Zoom.