Past Event Category: WAI
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Aug 8Breaking the Silence Community Workshop: So, you think you’re not a caregiver?Kayla Steinke, Milwaukee County Department of Health and Human Services
Ebenezer Family Worship Center, 3132 N. Dr. MLK Dr., Milwaukee, WI
On August 8, the topic is caregiving, understanding what caregiving is, how family members become caregivers and what to do next. Speaker: Kayla Steinke, Milwaukee County Department of Health and Human Services - Aging Services.
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Aug 6Bringing Hope and Light to the Dementia JourneyUW-Stevens Point Register here
Event hosted by Dodge County Wisconsin Aging & Disability Resource Center and coordinated by a coalition of Wisconsin dementia care specialists
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Jul 11Breaking the Silence Community Workshop: How to Steer the Guardianship
Speakers from Easterseals Wisconsin
Ebenezer Family Worship Center, 3132 N. Dr. MLK Drive, Milwaukee, WI
During the summer 2024, the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Institute Regional Milwaukee Office is hosting a series of community workshops. The Breaking the Silence: Addressing Dementia in Communities of Color Community Workshops are no cost and open to the public. Lunch will be provided after presentations. On July 11, speakers from Easterseals Wisconsin will provide information about guardianship, including: what is guardianship and when its needed and how to start the process.
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Jun 6Breaking the Silence Community Workshop: Understanding Frontotemporal Dementia and Caregiving
Stephanie Houston, WAI Senior Outreach Program Coordinator and Kathy Peetz, Family Caregiver
Ebenezer Family Worship Center, 3132 N. Dr. MLK Drive, Milwaukee, WI
Speaker Stephanie Houston, MBA, and family caregiver Kathy Peetz will discuss understanding frontotemporal dementia and caregiving. Breaking the Silence workshops are open to the public and no cost.
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May 17Dementia Diagnostic Clinic Network spring hybrid events
Members of the WAI-Affiliated Dementia Diagnostic Clinic Network, as well as WAI faculty and staff, are invited to register to attend this spring’s annual network events. Events will be hybrid, held both in-person in Madison, WI and online. Registration information has been provided to network members and staff. Core Skills hybrid training topics include: Safety …
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May 10Wisconsin Intergenerational Orchestra spring concert, featuring The Amazing Grace ChorusFather Robert v. Carney Performing Arts Center, Pius XI Catholic High School Event venue details
The Amazing Grace Chorus® will perform during the Wisconsin Intergenerational Orchestra spring concert, Rhapsody in SPRING. Complimentary tickets are available online at the venue website, www.piuspac.org or at the the box office the evening of the performance. The Amazing Grace Chorus is a program of the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute Regional Milwaukee office. Find details about …
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May 4The Amazing Grace Chorus Spring Community ConcertNew Perspective North Shore Senior Living Center, Brown Deer, WI
Join us in person for a sing along with The Amazing Grace Chorus®. We will celebrate spring time with songs, lights snacks and refreshments. This is not a virtual event. This in person concert is open to the public & there’s no cost to attend. Please contact the event venue or the event organizer if …
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Apr 27Breaking the Silence: Addressing Dementia in Communities of ColorFeaturing Mama's Girls, a play by Garrett Davis
Vogel-Hall, Wilson Theater at the Marcus Performing Arts Center View event webpage
10th Annual Minority Health Month Event
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Apr 27The Amazing Grace Chorus Sing AlongJoin the Amazing Grace Chorus® from home and sing along. Members of the chorus are invited to join in person in Milwaukee, and members or anyone at home can also sing along virtually on the chorus web page. We invite you to join in!
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Apr 20The Amazing Grace Chorus Sing AlongJoin the Amazing Grace Chorus® from home and sing along. Members of the chorus are invited to join in person in Milwaukee, and members or anyone at home can also sing along virtually on the chorus web page. We invite you to join in!