Past Event Category: WDRN Events

Dementia Friendly Tools for Students & Community Groups

A Wisconsin Dementia Resource Network (WDRN) webinar

September 24, 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Zoom registration link

Presenters: Sarah Endicott, DNP, APNP, PMHNP-BC, GNP-BC and Diane Farsetta, PhD The Center for Aging Research and Education (CARE) at UW–Madison has worked with dementia friendly community groups since 2015. CARE offers free dementia-friendly toolkits, developed through user-centered design approaches. This one-hour presentation will cover: Wisconsin Dementia Resource Network is a program hosted by Wisconsin …

Keeping it Real with Conversations That Matter

A Wisconsin Dementia Resource Network (WDRN) no-cost webinar

August 27, 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Zoom

Presenters: Wendy Betley, Senior Program Director, Alzheimer’s Association Wisconsin Chapter and Kathy Glaser, Dementia Care Specialist Waukesha County Aging and Disability Center In this one-hour session, participants will be provided with: Wisconsin Dementia Resource Network is a program hosted by Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute for professionals who work with individuals living with dementia and their families. …

WDRN Webinar: Engaging Students in Dementia Awareness

A Wisconsin Dementia Resource Network webinar

June 25, 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Zoom Register on Zoom

Walking in their Shoes: Engaging Students in Dementia Awareness This Wisconsin Dementia Resource Network (WDRN) presentation explores how to engage high school students in meaningful learning about dementia. Participants will learn strategies for collaborating with schools, building community relationships, and creating impactful learning opportunities that inspire empathy and interest in the dementia care field. Speakers …

WDRN Webinar: Connecting people with Young-Onset Dementia with essential resources

March 19, 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Zoom Webinar Register on Zoom

If you are a professional working with individuals impacted by YOD, we invite you to join us for a free one hour virtual educational session that will provide actionable guidance and ready-to-use tools to enhance your practice.

WDRN Webinar: Successful Approaches to Serving the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community

A Wisconsin Dementia Resource Network event

December 4, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Zoom Webinar

The Department of Health Services (DHS) Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ODHH) has been working with multiple state and community partners to raise awareness related to the risk of dementia for individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind.

WDRN Webinar: Giving Voice Network

October 23, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Zoom Webinar Register on Zoom

Join the Wisconsin Dementia Resource Network (WDRN) for a free webinar about the Giving Voice Network. The Giving Voice Network is a collection of choirs from around the world that are specifically designed for and comprised of people living with dementia and their care partners. Through regular rehearsal and performance, these choirs foster joy, well-being, purpose, and community understanding.

WDRN Webinar: Maslow Hierarchy of Needs

June 12, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Webinar Register on Zoom

Join the Wisconsin Dementia Resource Network (WDRN) for a free webinar that will feature dementia care and Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs theory. Learn how to apply the hierarchy of five basic needs to the critical work of caring for people living with dementia and supporting caregivers. The Zoom webinar is free, but registration is required. …

WDRN Webinar: Dementia and Pre-Crisis Planning

April 3, 2025 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Register on Zoom

Join the Wisconsin Dementia Resource Network (WDRN) for a free webinar featuring a panel of experts on pre-crisis planning for those living with dementia and their families.

WDRN Webinar: Boost your brain and memory

December 5, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Register on Zoom

Join the Wisconsin Dementia Resource Network for a free noon webinar about how to boost brain health and memory. All are welcome. Presenters:  Candice LeGros, Dementia Care Specialist, Milwaukee County DHHS Aging and Disability Services Ellen Taylor, Dementia Care Specialist, Aging and Disability Resource Center of Dane County Attend this 1-hour webinar to learn about …

WDRN: Screening for dementia in persons living with an intellectual developmental disability

October 3, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Zoom Webinar Register on Zoom

Join the Wisconsin Dementia Resource Network for a Zoom webinar about screening for dementia in persons living with an intellectual developmental disability.