The significant increase in estimated risk means that roughly 514,000 Americans could develop dementia this year alone, with projections rising to approximately 1 million new cases annually by … [Read more...]
Stroke & Dementia in Black Men: 11 Ways to Thrive, Survive, and Manage the Risks
Source: National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke Stroke is a leading cause of death and long-term disability, with nearly 800,000 Americans having a stroke each year. Making … [Read more...]
Bader Philanthropies Provides $310,000 to Expand Alzheimer’s Education and Outreach for Milwaukee’s African American Community
MILWAUKEE – Bader Philanthropies, Inc., one of southeastern Wisconsin’s top five foundations, announced its board of directors approved a two-year $310,000 grant to the University of Wisconsin … [Read more...]
Creative Art Program Available for Individuals with Early-Stage Dementia
Milwaukee, WI – The Alzheimer’s Association will offer “Memories in the Making®” a three-week watercolor painting session designed for families living with early-stage dementia. The series … [Read more...]
Alzheimer’s Association Presents In-Depth Training for Family Caregivers
Six Week Course Offers Education on Caring for an Older Adult with Dementia Milwaukee, WI – The Alzheimer’s Association will offer a six-week program designed to provide clinical level education and … [Read more...]
Course on Alzheimer’s Basics Offers Insight on Impact of Memory Loss
Waukesha, WI – The Alzheimer’s Association will present a program called “Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease: The Basics” on Monday, October 10 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. at Aging and … [Read more...]
Alzheimer’s Association to Offer Program for Individuals with Early Stage Alzheimer’s Disease and their Care Partners
Milwaukee, WI – The Alzheimer’s Association will present a three-part program called “Living with Alzheimer’s Disease – Early Stage,” tailored for individuals with early stage dementia and their care … [Read more...]
Alzheimer’s Association to Offer Program for Family Caregivers
Waukesha, WI - The Alzheimer’s Association will offer a three-part workshop called “Understanding Dementia: An Education Program for Family Caregivers” on consecutive Tuesdays starting Tuesday, … [Read more...]
Learn About Driving and Dementia from a Doctor
Milwaukee, WI – The Alzheimer’s Association will present a program called “Driving and Dementia” on Thursday, September 29 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Alzheimer’s Association, 620 S. 76th Street, … [Read more...]
Alzheimer’s Association & Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute Host Two-Part Series on Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Milwaukee, WI – As part of it’s Breaking the Silence series, the Alzheimer’s Association, in partnership with the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute will host a two-part series entitled, “Navigating … [Read more...]