Dementia Friendly Fond du Lac County

08/27/2025

Upcoming education opportunities!

Tuesday, Sept. 2nd, 1:00–2:00 PM CT
Planning with a Purpose: Using the Dementia Toolkit to Guide Care
Learn how to use the Dementia Care Toolkit to help guide planning and decision-making throughout the dementia journey. This program will provide practical strategies to support both the person living with dementia and their care partners.

Thursday, Sept. 25th, 11:00 AM–12:00 PM CT
Supporting Independence
People living with dementia want to remain independent for as long as possible, yet caregivers may struggle with balancing safety and independence. Discover how dementia changes a person’s independence, how to provide the right amount of support, and tips to make everyday activities meaningful.

TO REGISTER: Please click titles above or call our 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900.

Questions? Contact Heidi Neeley at hhneeley@alz.org or 608-340-1499.

08/14/2025

We are almost ONE month away from the 2025 Fond du Lac Care Giver Conference!

Registration brochure below⤵️
You can also register online HERE: https://www.jotform.com/form/251205117975153

07/31/2025

Great partnerships in our community mean we can support our memory cafes in Fond du Lac County⤵️

SSM Health supports Ripon Public Library Memory Café
Read the full story here: https://www.envisiongreaterfdl.com/ssm-health-supports-ripon-public-library-memory-cafe/

Laura Nakielski (left), SSM Health senior community health specialist; Nicole Gill (right), vice president, clinical administrator; and DeAnn Thurmer (second from right, SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital/SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital, present a $1,000 gift to support the Ripon Public Library Memory Café to Susie Menk (second from left), Ripon Public Library adult/teen services librarian, and Alyssa Sommerfeldt (center), Fond du Lac County ADRC dementia care specialist.

07/22/2025

Save the Date for this great educational opportunity!

📅 Save the Date!
🧠💜 A Day with Lewy
Lewy Body Dementia and the Caregiving Journey

Join others for this powerful and informative conference dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding of Lewy Body Dementia. 💬✨The conference will explore its symptoms, its impact on caregivers, and the latest research in the field. 🧪👥

📍 Thursday, October 9, 2025
🕗 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🏛️ UW-Oshkosh – Culver Family Welcome Center
📍 625 Pearl Avenue, Oshkosh, WI 54901

💡 Whether you're a caregiver, professional, or simply want to learn more, this event is for YOU!

👉 Stay tuned for registration info and speaker announcements!
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07/01/2025

Upcoming educational opportunities in July through the Alzheimer`s Association:

July 8th: Building Foundations of Caregiving (virtual)
Register Here: https://alz-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/nOH-SHkqRRiY-vV3zPgCVw #/registration

July 16th: In-person at Lutheran Home & Health Services, FDL
Register: Call 414.431.8811

July 29th: Heart Work - Caring Through Grief (virtual)
Register Here: https://alz-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/afXTZ0voSxWR9LUF2KDQLQ #/registration

06/30/2025

💙❤️The holiday week is here ❤️💙

This doesn’t always mean it is a great time for those living with dementia…

Check out these tips below to help guide you through this weekend⤵️

Fireworks and gatherings are July 4th staples but can cause challenges for someone with dementia. Follow the F.O.U.R. steps to create a dementia-friendly 4th of July: https://alzfdn.org/f-o-u-r-steps-to-celebrate-july-4th-in-a-dementia-friendly-manner/

06/23/2025

Another great resource to utilize if you are a podcast lover💜

The Disappearing Mind podcast helps listeners navigate along their personal journey with dementia through exclusive and direct perspectives that help tell the stories of people diagnosed with the disease, their caregivers and experts in the field.

06/18/2025

The NEW Ripon Memory Cafe started this month! Checkout what community members got to experience ⤵️

Interested in attending next month’s gathering?
The group meets the third Tuesday of the month from 1-2:30pm at the Ripon Public Library

06/18/2025

Do you enjoy podcasts??

Check out the Dementia Matters Pocast through UW-Madison to learn about the latest research and more⤵️⤵️

Dementia Matters is a podcast about Alzheimer’s disease and other causes of dementia. Creator and host Dr. Nathaniel Chin interviews leading scientists and caregiving experts to bring listeners the latest in Alzheimer's disease news, research and caregiver resources. About the Host Image Dr. Natha...