Dementia & Alzheimer's - Specific Resources

Use our resources and tools to navigate the world of senior housing and care. Find out about dementia-specific resources.

 

Activities & Engagement - Dementia

Resources to support you, as you care for a loved one with dementia. Created by the Wisconsin State Dementia Plan Steering Committee.

 

Behavioral Communication - Dementia

Resources to support you, as you care for a loved one with dementia. Created by the Wisconsin State Dementia Plan Steering Committee.

 

Communication Strategies - Dementia

Resources to support you, as you care for a loved one with dementia. Created by the Wisconsin State Dementia Plan Steering Committee.

 

Dementia Care: Resources

These resources may be helpful for people who want to learn more about Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. The information is also helpful for caregivers of people with dementia.

 

Healthcare Needs - Dementia

Resources to support you, as you care for a loved one with dementia. Created by the Wisconsin State Dementia Plan Steering Committee.

 

Home Care Recharge Respite Grant

For those with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or related dementia, currently living at home, care professional is facing financial and emotional hardship, and resides in US or Canada. 

 

Local Resources - Dementia

Resources to support you, as you care for a loved one with dementia. Created by the Wisconsin State Dementia Plan Steering Committee.

 

Medication Management - Dementia

Resources to support you, as you care for a loved one with dementia. Created by the Wisconsin State Dementia Plan Steering Committee. 

 

Personal Care - Dementia

Resources to support you, as you care for a loved one with dementia. Created by the Wisconsin State Dementia Plan Steering Committee. 

 

Planning for the Future - Dementia

Resources to support you, as you care for a loved one with dementia. Created by the Wisconsin State Dementia Plan Steering Committee. 

 

Safety - Dementia

Resources to support you, as you care for a loved one with dementia. Created by the Wisconsin State Dementia Plan Steering Committee.

 

Self-Care for the Caregiver - Dementia

Resources to support you, as you care for a loved one with dementia. Created by the Wisconsin State Dementia Plan Steering Committee.

 

Types of Dementia

Resources to support you, as you care for a loved one with dementia. Created by the Wisconsin State Dementia Plan Steering Committee.

 

Wisconsin Alzheimer's Association

We’re here for you! The Alzheimer’s Association takes pride in being a community-based, community-focused organization. Please call our 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900 for reliable information and support including the most up-to-date information on program opportunities in your area.

 

Wisconsin Alzheimer's Institute – UW Madison

The Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute is committed to health equity and improving the quality of life of people living with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia and their families. Through research initiatives, statewide memory clinic development, education, and public health programs, we identify and provide strategies to reduce dementia risk and offer access to effective care.

 

Wisconsin Dementia Care Specialists

Many people with dementia live at home. But dementia can cause challenges—both for people with the condition and their caregivers. Our program for dementia care offers support. Our dementia care specialists work to improve the quality of life for people with the condition who are living at home. They also support caregivers.

 

Wisconsin State Dementia Plan Steering Committee

The Wisconsin State Dementia Plan Steering Committee is a standing committee of 12 members that advise and support the implementation of the Wisconsin State Dementia Plan, P-02241 (PDF). This Wisconsin State Dementia Plan is organized into four priority areas: Care in the Community, Health Care, Crisis Response for People with Dementia, and Facility-Based Care. Each of the priority areas also has a team made up from leaders from the dementia network around the state that carry out the specific goals and strategies in the Wisconsin State Dementia Plan. This webpage provides information on the steering committee and the leadership teams.