Dementia Friendly Fond du Lac County

06/11/2026

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⤵️

06/01/2026

🧠💜Happy June 💜🧠
This months newsletter⤵️

05/21/2026

💜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

05/08/2026

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

05/04/2026

🥑🥗Happy May🥗🥑

This months newsletter⤵️

04/20/2026

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

04/10/2026

🩵 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.

04/02/2026

🌷Happy April🌷

Enjoy this months newsletter ⤵️

03/20/2026

Spring is coming soon 🌼

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 […]

03/18/2026

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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