Past Events
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Feb 3Healthy Aging and Lifestyle ConversationAn Amazing Grace In-Service Program
Advocate Aurora Sinai "A" Building, 950 N. 12th St. Milwaukee, WI 53233
On behalf of the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute Regional Milwaukee Office, we would like to thank you for an amazing fall chorus season and invite you to join an appreciation event and program. Keynote: Ben Merens, Outreach Specialist, Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection will give a presentation on avoiding common scams and fraud targeting …
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Jan 17Webinar: Improving Identification and Management of Elder Abuse and NeglectTony Rosen, MD, MPH and Alyssa Elman, LCSW, Weill Cornell Medicine
Virtual webinar
Health care professionals are welcome to attend this free virtual CME. Elder abuse, neglect and exploitation are common and have serious consequences. The hospital setting, particularly the Emergency Department, offers an ideal opportunity to identify and intervene. Experts from the Weill Cornell/New York-Presbyterian’s Vulnerable Elder Protection Team (VEPT) will share insight from their multi-disciplinary approach …
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Dec 9The Amazing Grace Chorus® Holiday ConcertNew Perspective Senior Living Center - North Shore, Brown Deer, WI 53223
“Believe” Christmas Concert: Hope, Peace and Joy! The Amazing Grace Chorus® will perform a holiday concert on December 9. The public is welcome to attend and sing along with the chorus. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. If you have a group larger than 8, please RSVP in advance by contacting Stephanie Houston, the chorus …
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Dec 2The Amazing Grace Chorus® Rehearsal
Join the Amazing Grace Chorus® for a rehearsal. Members of the chorus can join in person in Milwaukee, and members or anyone at home can also sign along virtually on the chorus web page.
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Nov 30WDRN Webinar: The power of virtual experiences and raising awareness of the impact of dementiaZoom webinar
Virtual simulation experiences offer a glimpse into what it might feel like to live with dementia. These have been powerful tools used with different groups such as caregivers, first responders and students to help them consider new approaches and understand behavior. We will also be discussing lessons learned regarding adaptations used for varying audiences such …
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Nov 18The Amazing Grace Chorus® Community ConcertEastcastle Place
The Amazing Grace Chorus® will perform a community concert on November 18. The program is open to the public and there’s no cost to attend. Light snacks and refreshments will be served. If you have a group of more than 8 people attending, please contact Stephanie Houston to RSVP. The Amazing Grace Chorus® is a …
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Nov 16Coffee and a Chat: Be Aware of Common Scams and FraudEbenezer Family Worship Center, 3132 N. Dr. MLK Drive, Milwaukee, WI
Join Coffee and a Chat fall season! Be Aware: Common Scams and Fraud This hybrid program will be held in person and online. Speaker: Bennet Merens, Outreach Specialist, State of Wisconsin Division of Trade & Consumer Protection Coffee and a Chat is a free community series offering a chance to socialize, see familiar faces and …
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Nov 16Sundowning Related to Dementia: In person Badger Talk from Sheboygan
Acuity Insurance, 2800 S. Taylor Drive, Sheboygan, WI 53081
This in-person Badger Talk is a part of the 2023 Dementia Care Network’s Sheboygan County Caregiver Conference, hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association. To register for the conference, please visit the following link: EventBrite Speaker Jody Krainer will present a breakout session about sundowning and tips for preventing and reducing the complex symptoms associated with it.
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Nov 14Family Caregiver Burnout and Strategies to Avoid: In person talk in Stevens Point
1518 Water Street, Stevens Point, WI 54481
This is a free, in-person talk hosted by ADRC of Portage County as part of their Caregiver Roadmap Resource Event. To register, please contact Carley Prochaska, Dementia Care Specialist, at 715-346-1401. Being aware of factors related to physical and mental health effects on caregiving is crucial in avoiding caregiver burnout. This session will review warning …
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Nov 11Family Caregiver Burnout and Alzheimer’s Disease: In person talk from Spring Green, WI
230 E. Monroe St, Spring Green, WI
This in-person talk is a part of the Caregiver Boot Camp, hosted by the Sauk County ADRC and SSM Health. To register, please call the Sauk County ADRC at 608-355-3289 or email the programming director at marina.wittmann@saukcountywi.gov. The presentation will provide an overview of the factors related to physical and mental health effects of caregiving …