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You’re there for them, we’re here for you! Taking care of yourself while caring for others is important. Powerful Tools for Caregivers provides you with tools to support your caregiving journey. This six-week virtual class is for the family/friend caregiver who cares for an adult. Discussion includes reducing personal stress, changing negative self-talk, communicating effectively in challenging situations, recognizing emotions and difficult feelings, and making tough caregiving decisions. Call 262-605-6646.
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Memory Screen Mondays2023-06-12T08:00:00Kenosha County ADRC is now offering Memory Screen Mondays! Memory screens provide relief for individuals concerned about normal memory loss, lead to diagnosis of treatable conditions and offer the ability to make lifestyle changes early when they have the greatest potential for positive effect and the opportunity to participate in making future decisions. Screening results are not a diagnosis, and individuals who have concerns are encouraged to pursue a full medical exam. Appointments available, Mondays, 8 a.m. - noon. Call the ADRC 262-605-6646.
Event Location8600 Sheridan RoadKenoshaWI53140 Kenosha County ADRC is now offering Memory Screen Mondays! Memory screens provide relief for individuals concerned about normal memory loss, lead to diagnosis of treatable conditions and offer the ability to make lifestyle changes early when they have the greatest potential for positive effect and the opportunity to participate in making future decisions. Screening results are not a diagnosis, and individuals who have concerns are encouraged to pursue a full medical exam. Appointments available, Mondays, 8 a.m. - noon. Call the ADRC 262-605-6646.
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In-Person Memory Café2023-06-13T13:00:00Join the Kenosha County ADRC's Dementia Care Specialist and the Alzheimer's Association for a Memory Café, a place for persons with Mild Cognitive Impairment, early-stage Alzheimer’s, or related dementia, and their care partners to socialize and have fun. Offered the second Tuesday of every month, 1-2 p.m. New members please call the Alzheimer's Association to register. 800-272-3900.
Event LocationKenosha Neighborhood Southwest LibraryKenoshaWI53142 Join the Kenosha County ADRC's Dementia Care Specialist and the Alzheimer's Association for a Memory Café, a place for persons with Mild Cognitive Impairment, early-stage Alzheimer’s, or related dementia, and their care partners to socialize and have fun. Offered the second Tuesday of every month, 1-2 p.m. New members please call the Alzheimer's Association to register. 800-272-3900.
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Someone in Your Life has Dementia: A Roadmap for Care2023-06-14T12:00:00The ADRC is offering a regularly scheduled, educational program, Someone in Your Life has Dementia: A Roadmap for Care. The presentation, offered virtually and in-person, is for anyone caring for an individual living with a form of dementia and will be offered every other month, the second Wednesday, noon – 1 p.m. Susan Johnson, Dementia Care Specialist, has developed and will facilitate this new presentation. The presentation will help prepare and guide caregivers, while building confidence for the road ahead. It will address common caregiver concerns, such as: • Whether recently diagnosed or not, what do you need to know about caring for someone living with dementia? • How do you know what to expect and what your person needs, as the disease progresses?
Event LocationKenoshaWI53140 The ADRC is offering a regularly scheduled, educational program, Someone in Your Life has Dementia: A Roadmap for Care. The presentation, offered virtually and in-person, is for anyone caring for an individual living with a form of dementia and will be offered every other month, the second Wednesday, noon – 1 p.m. Susan Johnson, Dementia Care Specialist, has developed and will facilitate this new presentation. The presentation will help prepare and guide caregivers, while building confidence for the road ahead. It will address common caregiver concerns, such as: • Whether recently diagnosed or not, what do you need to know about caring for someone living with dementia? • How do you know what to expect and what your person needs, as the disease progresses?
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Going on Medicare?2023-06-15T10:00:00The Kenosha County Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) offers no-cost, unbiased, Medicare workshops for those who are new to Medicare, or those who want to learn more. Trained benefit specialists will be available to answer your questions and discuss the decisions you’ll need to make, including the basics of Medicare coverage, options for private health and drug coverage, and public benefits that can help with health care costs. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. Call the ADRC at 262-605-6646.
Event LocationThe Village of Salem LakesSalemWI53168 The Kenosha County Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) offers no-cost, unbiased, Medicare workshops for those who are new to Medicare, or those who want to learn more. Trained benefit specialists will be available to answer your questions and discuss the decisions you’ll need to make, including the basics of Medicare coverage, options for private health and drug coverage, and public benefits that can help with health care costs. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. Call the ADRC at 262-605-6646.
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Stepping On- Fall Prevention Workshop (In-Person)2023-06-15T14:00:00Gain confidence when walking outside your home, become more aware of fall hazards and learn how to reduce your risks of falls. Obtain the most up-to-date information on falls prevention. Learn with people your own age. For more questions or to register please call the ADRC, (262)-605-6646.
Twin Lakes Community Library
110 S. Lake AveTwin Lakes WI53181 Gain confidence when walking outside your home, become more aware of fall hazards and learn how to reduce your risks of falls. Obtain the most up-to-date information on falls prevention. Learn with people your own age. For more questions or to register please call the ADRC, (262)-605-6646.
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Memory Screen Mondays2023-06-19T08:00:00Kenosha County ADRC is now offering Memory Screen Mondays! Memory screens provide relief for individuals concerned about normal memory loss, lead to diagnosis of treatable conditions and offer the ability to make lifestyle changes early when they have the greatest potential for positive effect and the opportunity to participate in making future decisions. Screening results are not a diagnosis, and individuals who have concerns are encouraged to pursue a full medical exam. Appointments available, Mondays, 8 a.m. - noon. Call the ADRC 262-605-6646.
Event Location8600 Sheridan RoadKenoshaWI53140 Kenosha County ADRC is now offering Memory Screen Mondays! Memory screens provide relief for individuals concerned about normal memory loss, lead to diagnosis of treatable conditions and offer the ability to make lifestyle changes early when they have the greatest potential for positive effect and the opportunity to participate in making future decisions. Screening results are not a diagnosis, and individuals who have concerns are encouraged to pursue a full medical exam. Appointments available, Mondays, 8 a.m. - noon. Call the ADRC 262-605-6646.
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Memory Screen Mondays2023-06-26T08:00:00Kenosha County ADRC is now offering Memory Screen Mondays! Memory screens provide relief for individuals concerned about normal memory loss, lead to diagnosis of treatable conditions and offer the ability to make lifestyle changes early when they have the greatest potential for positive effect and the opportunity to participate in making future decisions. Screening results are not a diagnosis, and individuals who have concerns are encouraged to pursue a full medical exam. Appointments available, Mondays, 8 a.m. - noon. Call the ADRC 262-605-6646.
Event Location8600 Sheridan RoadKenoshaWI53140 Kenosha County ADRC is now offering Memory Screen Mondays! Memory screens provide relief for individuals concerned about normal memory loss, lead to diagnosis of treatable conditions and offer the ability to make lifestyle changes early when they have the greatest potential for positive effect and the opportunity to participate in making future decisions. Screening results are not a diagnosis, and individuals who have concerns are encouraged to pursue a full medical exam. Appointments available, Mondays, 8 a.m. - noon. Call the ADRC 262-605-6646.
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Herramientas poderosas para cuidadores2023-06-27T16:00:00¡Tú estás ahí para ellos, nosotros estamos aquí para ti! Cuidarte a ti mismo mientras cuidas a los demás es importante. Herramientas poderosas para cuidadores le brinda herramientas para respaldar su proceso de cuidado. Esta clase es para el familiar/amigo cuidador que cuida a un adulto. Temas cubiertos en el taller incluyen: reducir el estrés personal, cambiar el discurso negativo sobre uno mismo, comunicar las necesidades a los miembros de la familia y a los proveedores médicos y de servicios, comunicarse de manera más efectiva en situaciones desafiantes, reconocer los mensajes en sus emociones, lidiar con sentimientos difíciles, y tomar decisiones difíciles sobre el cuidado.
Event LocationBiblioteca pública de Kenosha KenoshaWI53140 ¡Tú estás ahí para ellos, nosotros estamos aquí para ti! Cuidarte a ti mismo mientras cuidas a los demás es importante. Herramientas poderosas para cuidadores le brinda herramientas para respaldar su proceso de cuidado. Esta clase es para el familiar/amigo cuidador que cuida a un adulto. Temas cubiertos en el taller incluyen: reducir el estrés personal, cambiar el discurso negativo sobre uno mismo, comunicar las necesidades a los miembros de la familia y a los proveedores médicos y de servicios, comunicarse de manera más efectiva en situaciones desafiantes, reconocer los mensajes en sus emociones, lidiar con sentimientos difíciles, y tomar decisiones difíciles sobre el cuidado.
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