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Bus service is available to the ADRC on bus route #9 through Waukesha Metro transit.

Address: 514 Riverview Avenue,
Waukesha WI, 53188
Phone: 262-548-7848
Toll 1-866-677-ADRC
Free: 1-866-677-2372
Fax: 262-896-8273
Email: [email protected]

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Business hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

For information outside of regular business hours please call IMPACT 2-1-1 by dialing: 211 or toll free 1-866-211-3380.

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  • What is a Dementia Care Specialist (DCS)?

    A Dementia Care Specialist (DCS) is someone who is employed by the ADRC to assist individuals and families living with dementia to remain as active and independent as possible in the community.

    The DCS also ensures that ADRC staff are knowledgeable about dementia and prepared to meet the needs of the people they serve in a supportive, helpful manner.

    Lastly, the DCS is a catalyst for launching and overseeing Dementia Friendly Communities within Waukesha County.

    Learn more about Dementia Friendly Communities

  • Services Provided
    • Memory screens for individuals who question whether they are having cognitive changes.
    • Consultations with individuals and their families to plan for their future by gathering information about dementia, what to expect, decisions to consider and community resources available.
    • Business training to learn how best to serve customers who are experiencing cognitive changes.
    • Education to civic groups and service organizations regarding the impact of dementia and how they can support and assist their  friends and neighbors.
    • Education to healthcare providers regarding person centered care strategies and how best to support those living with dementia.
  • Who should contact a DCS?

    The Dementia Care Specialist can assist:

    • Anyone who is experiencing changes in their memory, thinking or communication abilities or providing support and assistance to someone who is experiencing these changes.
    • Caregivers who are feeling overwhelmed by the multiple demands on their time.
    • People with early memory loss changes who are interested in being proactive to remain as healthy and independent as possible.
    • Volunteers who are interested in assisting people with cognitive changes.
    • Businesses who realize their employees need to improve their skills for interacting and communicating with people living with dementia.

    Call the ADRC at (262) 548-7848 if you are interested in speaking with the Dementia Care Specialist or learning more about Dementia Care services offered by the ADRC.

  • Dementia Challenging Behavior Initiative (DCBI)

    Go to the site here: Dementia Challenging Behavior Initiative

Upcoming Presentations, Events, and Memory Screenings:

Memory Screenings:

A memory screen is a wellness tool that helps identify possible changes in memory and cognition. Early detection is important and treatment is possible. Stay in control of your life. It’s Free and takes only 15 minutes!

• Get immediate results
• Receive information about Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
• Talk with a Dementia Care Specialist about available resources
• Learn about brain health and ways to stimulate your brain


When: TBD

Learn more about Memory Cafes here.

Dementia Caregiver Support Groups 


 Younger Onset Dementia Caregiver Support Group
2nd Wednesday of Every Month, 3:00-4:30pm

Are you caring for someone who has been diagnosed with a form of dementia prior to the age of 65? Join us for conversations about dementia, caregiver strategies and community resources.

Please register by calling Jennifer Harders (ADRC Dementia Care Specialist) 262-548-7650

Location:
Health and Human Services Center
514 Riverview Avenue, Room 113
Waukesha, WI  53188

Monday Coffee Connect - Virtual
Mondays, 10:00-11:00am

Connect with local dementia specialists virtually from the comfort of your home! Join to ask questions, gain support, and brainstorm strategies to get through this time together with three local Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) Dementia Care Specialists. Come with a cup of coffee or tea to interact via Zoom. Video or by phone.

Register by calling 262-548-7354 or email [email protected]

Offered on a rotating basis by Dementia Care Specialists from ADRC of Waukesha County, ADRC of La Crosse County, ADRC Eagle Country and ADRC of the Southwest.
 

Savvy Caregiver Training Classes

Are you caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of progressive dementia?

Savvy Caregiver is a proven curriculum developed by Dr. Kenneth Hepburn and colleagues at the University of Minesota. Grounded in research this educational series teaches strategies, practical real-world skills, and helps to reduce stress, both in the caregiver and the person for whom care is being provided. Savvy Caregiver increases the caregiver’s sense of competence, and well-being even though there may be little experience. The course will cover:

  • understanding the career of caregiving
  • different types of dementia
  • how the decline in cognition affects behavior
  • dealing with the feelings that arise while caregiving
  • fitting tasks and activities to the person’s abilities
  • decision making skills

Upcoming Classes:

October  3rd—November 7th, 2024

6  Thursdays, 10:00 am-Noon

Please register by calling Jennifer Harders at the Aging & Disability Resource Center directly at 262-548-7650.


Location:
Aging & Disability Resource Center
514 Riverview Avenue, Room 112
Waukesha, WI 53188

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