Alzheimer’s & Dementia Services

 

Marquette County Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC): A one stop shop aimed at providing information on appropriate, safe, and cost-effective care throughout the course of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
428 Underwood Avenue
Montello, WI 53949
(855) 440-ADRC (2372)
www.adrcmarquette.org

Marquette County Dementia Care Specialist Caregiver Support Group: Meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 2:00 PM -3:30 PM at the Marquette County Human Services Center (428 Underwood Ave, Montello.) Virtual Meetings are held on the 4th Monday of each month from 5:00 PM- 6:30PM. Registration is required. Please contact Janet at (608) 297-3148 to register.

Marquette County Dementia Care Specialist Memory Cafe: Memory Cafes are social gatherings where individuals with memory challenges, mild cognitive impairment, early-stage Alzheimer’s Disease or other types of early-stage dementia can come together to visit, enjoy refreshments, and participate in interactive and fun programs or activities.  Sessions are monthly, with no charge, but donations are appreciated.  Family members and friends are encouraged to participate as well.
Westfield:
Held on the First Wednesday of every month, 10 AM- 12 PM at the
Westfield Village Hall
129 E Third St
Westfield, WI 53964

Montello:
Held on the Third Monday of every month, 1:00 PM -2:30 PM at
The Marquette County Senior Citizens Inc. building (The Dome)
140 Lake Ave
Montello, WI 53949

Alzheimer’s Association: The Alzheimer’s Association leads the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing care and support.
Madison Office
4600 American Pkwy Ste 103
Madison, WI 53718
(608) 203-8500
alz.org/wi

The Alzheimer’s Round the Clock 24/7 Helpline: Toll free number that allows people with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, caregivers, and families to speak confidentially with consultants for decision-making support, crisis assistance, and education on issues face every day.
(800) 272-3900 Available 24/7

MedicAlert & Alzheimer’s Association Safe Return: A 24-hour nationwide emergency response service for those with Alzheimer’s or dementia who wander or have a medical emergency. If an individual with Alzheimer’s or dementia wanders or becomes lost, caregivers can call the emergency line to report it no matter when or where the person is reported missing.
225 N. Michigan Ave Floor 17
Chicago, IL 60601
(800) 272-3900 Available 24/7
(800) 432-5378 Enrollment Mon-Fri 8:00 AM- 4:30 PM PT
www.medicalert.org/safereturn
www.alz.org/help-support/caregiving/safety/medicalert-safe-return

Options for Independent Living Inc: Non-profit organization committed to empowering people with disabilities to lead independent and productive lives in their community. Services include: Advocacy, independent living skills, information and referrals, education, and technology, peer support, Work Incentives Benefits Counseling, Assistive technology, HOME loan program, Medicaid personal care program, Accessibility assessments, Equipment loan program, Wisloan/ Telework Alzheimer’s/Dementia Services, ADA Consultation Services, and 504 Public housing assessments. Monday  – Friday, 8:00 AM– 4:30 PM
555 Country Club Rd
Green Bay, WI 54313
(920) 490-0500 or (888) 465-1515
TTY: (920) 490-0600
http://optionsil.org/

Project Lifesaver / Safe Return: A non-profit organization that provides law enforcement, fire/rescue, and caregivers with a program designed to protect and quickly locate individuals with cognitive disorders who are prone to wandering. 
https://projectlifesaver.org 
PLS Application Guidelines
PLS Client Application
Project Lifesaver
Project Life Saver Flyer

Silver Alerts – Wisconsin Crime Alert Network:  Provided by the Wisconsin Department of Justice. Notifies the public through email, text, or fax when an at-risk or vulnerable senior goes missing. Specific criteria needs to be met prior to a silver alert being issued.
https://wisconsincrimealert.widoj.gov/silver-alerts-notify-public-when-risk-or-vulnerable-senior-goes-missing
Wisconsin Crime Alert Network
Wisconsin Department of Justice
17 West Main Street
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 240-3597

Additional Resources:

Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Wisconsin: A non-profit organization that provides care and support, a 24-hour helpline, support groups, advocacy, educational session, global connections, caregiver and family resources, various online tools. They help accelerate research, new treatments and preventions.
24 – Hour helpline: (608) 203-8500
Alz.org

  • Fox Valley Outreach Office
    (920) 469-2110
  • South Central Outreach Office
    2820 Walton Commons Suite 132
    Madison, WI 53718
    (608) 203-8500
  • Wausau Outreach Office
    (715) 803-6779

Caring.com: An on-line community that provides support groups for Caregivers. Groups include: Alzheimer’s/Dementia and care, caring for a spouse or parent, spouse with mental illness, parent of a disabled adult, Parkinson’s, COPD, cancer, heart & stroke support, caregiving wives of stroke survivors, being a caregiver, family matters, and combatting loneliness when living alone.
PO Box 32217
Charlotte, NC 28232
(800) 973-1540
www.caring.com

Dementia & Driving: The Heartford provides various free guidebooks and information about Dementia and driving. To help both drivers and families plan a successful transition from driver to passenger.
https://www.thehartford.com/resources/mature-market-excellence/dementia-driving

UW Health: University Station Memory Assessment Clinic: A part of UW Health’s integrated health system, including 6 hospitals, and 80 outpatient sites. This assessment clinic is designed for those who are typically over 65, who have concerns of memory loss, impaired problem-solving, associated behavior problems, atypical features of dementia, evidence for declining functional status related to cognitive issues, and cognitive changes that may be related to medications.
5543 E Cheryl Parkway
Fitchburg, WI 53711
(608) 263-7740 
https://www.uwhealth.org/locations/fitchburg-clinic-65/geriatrics-clinic-1316

Gunderson Moundview Hospital and Clinic – Moundview Memory Assessment Clinic:
This clink is affiliated with the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute – a center within UW Medical School. The memory assessment is a two-hour evaluation that includes measuring the extent of a person’s memory loss, diagnosing their condition and making recommendation for treatment.
402 W Lake St
Friendship, WI 53934
(608) 839-8360
https://www.gundersenhealth.org/moundview/

Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute UW School of Medicine & Public Health: Leader in Alzheimer’s disease research, outreach, and clinical and community services.
WARF Building
610 Walnut Street 9th Floor
Madison, WI 53726
(608) 265-9955
Email: waimail@mailplus.wisc.edu
www.wai.wisc.edu

Wisconsin Department of Transportation : Provides handbooks and guides for drivers.
http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/drivers/drivers/driver-forms.htm

  • BDS225– “Be Safe, Not Sorry” – Public guide for reporting medically-impaired drivers
  • MV3141– Driver Condition or Behavior Report – Reporting medically impaired drivers
  • BDS345– “Be Safe, Not Sorry” – Older driver workbook

The Alzheimer’s Store: product list for you to easily scroll all of our items on one single page. The shop page categorizes, grouping products with a common purpose, adding suggestions depending on the stage of the disease you feel your patient is in.
(800) 752-3238
Email: contact@alzstore.com
https://www.alzstore.com/

National Institute on Aging Publications List
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) Information Center offers a wide variety of free publications in English and Spanish about health, aging, Alzheimer’s disease, and other dementias. NIA publications may be ordered online, by phone, or by email/mail. Many, but not all, publications are available in print.

View and order publications at: https://order.nia.nih.gov/

Turalta: Resources for Caregivers. You will have access to Trualta because the State of Wisconsin has a membership.
www.trualta.com 

Wisconsin Family and Caregiver Support Alliance: https://wisconsincaregiver.org/ 

Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources Inc (GWAAR)
The Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources, Inc (GWAAR) is a nonprofit agency committed to supporting the successful delivery of aging programs and services in 70 counties and 11 tribes in Wisconsin. We provide aging lead agencies in our service area with training, technical assistance, and advocacy to ensure the availability and quality of programs and services to meet the changing needs of older people in Wisconsin.
https://gwaar.org/

National Institute on Aging Publications List

 

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