Dementia Friendly Community
J O I N U S !
When?
Wednesday, June 22nd - 2:30 to 4PM
Where?
The Hose Tower @ 5699 Parking St in Greendale
How Do I Register?
Call the Greendale Health Dept @ 414-423-2110.jpg)
Who can come to the Greendale Memory Café?
People who are living with early-stage Alzheimer's
disease or another dementia and their care partners
or family members. You do not need to live in
Greendale to come to the Greendale Café.
Thank you 'Community Convening' participants!
On April 22nd, members and stakeholders of the Greendale community spent the morning together BRAIN-storming on how we can continue to support brain health and prevent cognitive decline (issues with memory, judgement, awareness, and ability to interact with others and our environment).
Participants
- National Alzheimer's Association
- National Association of City and County Health Officials (NACCHO)
- Wisconsin Alzheimer's Association
- Public Health Center of Excellence on Dementia Risk Reduction
- Milwaukee County Department of Health and Human Services- Aging and Disability Resource Center
- Village of Greendale (Health, Trustee)
- Greendale Park and Recreation
- Greendale Schools
- Wisconsin Institute of Healthy Aging (WIHA)
- Southwest YMCA
- Walgreens Pharmacist
- Physical Therapist
- Yoga Instructor
- Acupuncturist
- Local Church Pastor
-Dementia Care Specialist
- College Student
The Community Convening process helps us identify priorities for the community, collaborate and create partnerships, address the social determinants of health, and come up with strategies to tackle dementia risk factors.
"What's good for your heart, is good for your brain" and "it is never too early to reduce the risk of mental/cognitive decline".
Interested in joining the efforts? email sjohnson@greendale.org to learn how you can get involved.
Greendale Accepted to Nationwide Network of Dementia Friendly Communities!
Due to the large senior population in Greendale and the challenges associated with aging, the Successful Aging in Greendale for Everyone workgroup (SAGE) and its Dementia sub-committee have been working hard to identify and implement ways that Greendale can become more age and dementia friendly. The most recent success of this group is the acceptance of Greendale to the Dementia Friendly America network. As a dementia-friendly community, we are committed to work with community partners; engage persons with dementia and their caregivers; and collaborate with other agencies to lead and shape our dementia friendly activities, programs and events.
Please add your name and email address to our growing email list at http://bit.ly/dfgreendalenewsletter, The e-list is open to everyone.
If you do not use email, call the health department at (414) 423-2110 to share your address and have the newsletter mailed to you.
Click HERE to sign up for the dementia newsletter
Click HERE to access the Greendale Dementia Resource Guide
Access the Health Department Event Calendar HERE for upcoming opportunities
ABOUT DEMENTIA
Dementia is not a specific disease. It's an overall term that describes a wide range of symptoms associated with a decline in memory or other thinking skills severe enough to reduce a person's ability to perform everyday activities. Alzheimer's disease accounts for 60 to 80 percent of cases. Vascular dementia, which occurs after a stroke, is the second most common dementia type. But there are many other conditions that can cause symptoms of dementia, including some that are reversible, such as thyroid problems and vitamin deficiencies. Dementia is often incorrectly referred to as "senility" or "senile dementia," which reflects the formerly widespread but incorrect belief that serious mental decline is a normal part of aging. Learn more: Common Types of Dementia, What is Alzheimer's?
Alzheimer's is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. Symptoms usually develop slowly and get worse over time, becoming severe enough to interfere with daily tasks. Find out what how typical age-related memory loss compares to early signs of Alzheimer's and other dementias. 10 Early Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's
What is a Dementia-Friendly Community? A dementia-friendly community is a place where individuals with dementia:
- Are able to live good lives.
- Have the ability to live as independently as possible.
- Continue to be part of their communities.
- Are met the understanding.
- Are given support where necessary.
http://www.alz.org/about_us_about_us_.asp
For more information on Dementia Friendly Communities:
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/dementia/communities.htm
Music and Memory Program provides free, personalized music for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and/or other dementias. Health Department staff meet with an individual and their family about the type of music the individual enjoys listening to. Once selected, staff then load the music onto a device and share the device with the individual to use at home. Contact the Greendale Health Department at 414-423-2110 if interested in learning more about this program.
The group was formed as part of the Greendale Health Department Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP). We welcome your input and suggestions-please send to greendalehealth@greendale.org or call 414-423-2110.
The Milwaukee County Department of Aging has resources to assist in successful aging ,
https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/Department-on-Aging
Love Thy Neighbor Foundation also has a great list of resources available on their website: http://lovethyneighborfoundation.org/
Click the link below to view the National Council on Aging - "6 Steps to Prevent a Fall" video
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Who can come to the Greendale Memory Café?
People who are living with early-stage Alzheimer's
disease or another dementia and their care
partners or family members. You do not need to
live in Greendale to come to the Greendale Café!
June 22nd – Possible, Emily Brown from Wehr Nature Center SPARKS program to bring her program to our June café – her availability is pending confirmation.
Would you like a Memory Screen?
Caregiver Group Resource Finder
This link will provide you with community resource finder for community programs and services.
Alzheimer’s Association Community Resource Finder (for online and in person support groups): https://www.communityresourcefinder.org/
Wisconsin Family Caregiver Support Programs (has virtual support groups for caregivers): https://wisconsincaregiver.org/virtual-events-for-caregivers#SupportGroups
The Milwaukee County Department on Aging has a website with current programs: https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/Department-on-Aging/Dementia
St. Alphonsus Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group
Saint Alphonsus Parish Human Concerns Ministries
St. Alphonsus Parish Ministry Center
5960 Loomis Road, Greendale WI
Wendy Benkowski 414-899-7342
Harbour Village of Greendale
Concord Third Floor Movie Room
5900 Mockingbird Lane Greendale, WI
Stephanie Floyd 414-235-9170
Clement Manor
Rainbow Room
9405 W. Howard Ave Greenfield, WI
Alice Hatzenbeller 414-546-7980
Hales Corners Lutheran School
Rm B19
1230 W. Janesville Rd Hales Corners, WI 53130
Rev. Keith L. Johnson or Joan Richter 414-529-6700
Alzheimer’s Association
Suite 160
620 S. 76th Street Milwaukee, WI
Tim Harringtom 414-479-8800
Wilson Park Senior Center
Room 145
2601 W. Howard Ave Milwaukee, WI
414-220-8600
First United Methodist Church
7530 W. Lapham Street West Allis, WI
Carolyn Holzman 414-873-3088 or Valerie Holzman 414-543-9843
Dementia Newsletters
Click HERE to read the first edition (April 2021) of the newsletter
Click HERE to read the May 2021 newsletter
Click HERE to read the June 2021 newsletter
Click HERE to read the July 2021 newsletter
Click HERE to read the August 2021 newsletter
Click HERE to read the September 2021 newsletter
Click HERE to read the October 2021 Newsletter
Click HERE to read the Nov/Dec 2021 Newsletter
Click HERE to read the January/February 2022 Newsletter
Click HERE to read the March/April 2022 Newsletter
Click HERE to read the May 2022 Newsletter
Click HERE to read the June July 2022 Newsletter