Dementia Friendly Fond du Lac County

Would you be interested in a paid study for people living in the early stages and family caregivers?

UW - Milwaukee is evaluating an easy to use computer program - my Healing Ecosystem for Self-care and Therapeutic Integration for the Aging (myHESTIA) for persons with Dementia/Alzheimer’s and their family caregivers.

They are still actively recruiting persons with early-stage dementia, Alzheimer's, or mild cognitive impairment.

Check out the information below⤵️

🧠💜Happy June 💜🧠
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💜You are invited💜

Join us at the annual Fond du Lac County Caregiver Conference on August 27th, 2026 from 8:30am-3:00pm at Community Church in Fond du Lac.

Please register here: https://form.jotform.com/251205117975153

Check out this great FREE four-week program being offered to caregiver of farmers with dementia⤵️

🥑🥗Happy May🥗🥑

This months newsletter⤵️

Great listen if you want to learn more about the U.. Pointer Study⤵️

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/172Ku8AbuW/?mibextid=wwXIfr

The U.S. POINTER study is one of the first large-scale, randomized controlled clinical trials to focus on how lifestyle interventions impact cognitive decline. Dr. Laura Baker joins for a special bonus episode to share how the trial started, what it found and more. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/vwm4z2

Interested in hearing more? Register for the Alzheimer's Association Wisconsin State Conference, happening May 19-20 in Wisconsin Dells, to hear Dr. Baker's keynote presentation. Learn more at https://www.alz.org/wi/events/2026-wisconsin-state-conference

🩵 World Parkinson’s Day April 11 🩵

World Parkinson’s Day is observed annually on April 11th to raise global awareness of Parkinson’s disease, the fastest-growing neurological condition.
It marks the birthday of Dr. James Parkinson, aiming to fund research, break stigmas, and support the 12 million+ people affected globally.

🩵Key Aspects of World Parkinson’s Day:

🩵Purpose: To raise awareness, fund research, and advocate for better treatments and a cure.

🩵Date & Symbol: April 11th, with the Red Tulip recognized as the official symbol of Parkinson's.

🩵Key Initiatives:
Spark the Night: Landmarks worldwide light up in blue to show solidarity.

🩵Awareness Actions: Social media campaigns using .

🩵Education & Action: Advocating for early diagnosis, supporting caregivers, and funding research into disease-modifying therapies.

🌷Happy April🌷

Enjoy this months newsletter ⤵️

Spring is coming soon 🌼

Dementia-Friendly Gardening Ideas | Alzheimer's Foundation of America Therapeutic horticulturist Sallie Stutz has no trouble offering an anecdote to illustrate the power of her work. She has countless examples but chose one that involved two nonverbal women who […]

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We all deserve the healthiest brain possible — and there are simple steps we can take every day to protect it.

"The Power of Smile – How Oral Health Supports a Healthy Brain" no cost webinar highlights how daily habits and good oral health can support cognitive wellness.

It’s never too early or too late to build routines that support a healthier mind and a healthier smile.

Register now for this Alzheimer's Association and Delta Dental webinar. https://alz-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ROIH4YiGTy2LjTwBkb21RQ #/registration