1210 Main St. ~ Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7707 or in Wisconsin: 800-649-6568
FAX: (920) 834-5070
of Greater Wisconsin
2900 Curry Lane, Suite A; Green Bay, WI 54311
920-469-2110 | 1-800-272-3900 | Website: http://www.alzgw.org
To eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; and to provide and enhance support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.
A world without Alzheimer's disease.
The Alzheimer's Association of Greater Wisconsin serves 52 counties in central and northern Wisconsin and one county in Minnesota. Local outreach offices are located throughout greater Wisconsin providing local information, education, support and advocacy.
Outreach Offices:
Ashland: 715-682-3974 (Phone and Fax); Counties Served: Ashland, Bayfield and Iron
Eau Claire: (Phone) 715-835-7050 | (Fax) 715-835-0597; Counties Served: Buffalo, Chippeawa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, Peppin, Pierce, St. Croix and Trempeleau
Fox Valley: (Phone) 920-727-5555 | (Fax) 920-727-5552; Counties Served: Calumet, Outagamie, Waupaca and Winnebago
Green Bay: (Phone) 920-469-2110 | (Fax) 920-469-2131; Counties Served: Brown, Door Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Marinette, Menominee, Oconto and Shawano
Hayward: (Phone) 715-934-2222 | (Fax) 715-934-6561; Counties Served: Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Burnett; Iron, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer and Washburn
La Crosse: (Phone) 608-784-5011 | (Fax) 608-784-4428; Counties Served: Crawford, LaCrosse, Monroe, Vernon, and Houston, MN
Rhinelander: (Phone) 715-362-7779 | (Fax) 715-362-1879; Counties Served: Florence, Forest, Langlade, Lincoln, Oneida, Price and Vilas
Superior: (Phone) 218-726-4822 | (Fax) 218-726-4849; Counties Served: Burnett, Douglas and Washburn
Wausau: (Phone) 715-393-3950 | (Fax)715-393-3952; Counties Served: Clark, Marathon, Portage, Taylor and Wood
Wautoma: (Phone) 920-787-6570 | (Fax) 920-787-6679; Counties Served: Adams, Green Lake, Juneau, Marquette and Waushara
Information & Referral: The Alzheimer's Association's 24-hour, toll-free Helpline is available to persons diagnosed, families and friends, professionals, and the community at-large. Callers are supported by specially educated staff who treat each call with confidentiality and compassion, linking callers with community support and services.
Care Consultation: Some persons have the need for specialized, intensive support, and are cared for by staff through Care Consultation services. Provided over the phone, in your home or care facility, at a diagnostic clinic or the local Association office, persons assisted through this service find answers, begin steps toward future planning & experience ongoing support.
Support Opportunities: While traditional support groups continue to be the foundation of the chapter's services, specialty support opportunities are also available. Support groups are available for persons newly diagnosed, those in an early stage or with early onset of Alzheimer's, and many other unique needs. Groups meet at a variety of times and in a variety of settings, are confidential, free and open to the public.
10 Warning Signs: Forgetting where you put the car keys is not a sign of Alzheimer's disease. Forgetting why you need them can be.
Alzheimer's disease begins slowly with symptoms that are barely noticeable in the early stages. These ten warning signs give clues to its presence.
- Loss of recent memories
- Difficulty performing familiar tasks
- Problems with language and communication
- Disorientation to time and place
- Poor judgment or diminished ability to make decisions
- Problems with abstract thinking
- Misplacing things and/or placing them in inappropriate places
- Rapid changes in mood or behavior
- Personality changes
- Loss of initiative
Education: Education programs are designed to meet the needs of all persons affected by dementia. The chapter's Dementia specialist program is among the most popular for professionals, and a host of other offerings are available for families, community groups and persons diagnosed.
Safety Services: Safe Return is a nationwide identification program that provides assistance in the safe and timely return of those who may wander and become lost as a result of dementia. Other safety programs are available to assist families and facilities in identifying home safety issues, educating law enforcement and first responders, and in gathering community support for persons at risk.
Advocacy: The Alzheimer's Association represents the interests of persons affected to all levels of government and care providers. Through these efforts we seek to increase funding for research, improve state and federal assistance programs, and make more accessible long term care and care giver support programs to meet the special needs of persons affected by dementia.
Public Awareness: Through events such as Memory Walk, galas, art auctions, and a host of community-sponsored events, the Association seeks to raise awareness and funding for programs and services offering hope, help and support for persons affected by dementia.
Diagnostic Information: The Alzheimer's Association plays a vital role in the diagnostic process through its work in clinics throughout the state. here it is realized that receiving the diagnosis is only the first step in managing the changes in lifestyle and family roles that can come with dementia. Alzheimer's Association staff provide services to persons diagnosed and their families through all aspects of disease progression.
Helpline: 1-800-272-3900 The Alzheimer's Association of Greater Wisconsin's toll-free Helpline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. People with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders, their families, caregivers and the general public can get information and support when they need it.
Related Dementias and Brain Health: Alzheimer's is the leading cause of dementia, gradually destroying brain cells and leading to progressive decline in physical and mental function. Other causes of irreversible dementia can include vascular disease, front temporal dementia and Lewy Body disease. Because some causes of dementia are reversible and because treatments offered to persons with other forms of dementia are most effective when provided early in the disease process, early diagnosis and support are essential.
Research today is focused on maintaining brain health as we age. By understanding more about factors such as diet, exercise, remaining socially involved and keeping mentally active, we might make choices to encourage brain health throughout the aging process.
Hope, Help & Support: The Alzheimer's Association of Greater Wisconsin is affiliated with the national Alzheimer's Association. We are a private, non-profit organization, dedicated to supporting all persons affected by Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
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