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Thank You
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The Fox Valley Memory Project wishes to express appreciation to all who have made memorial gifts in honor of loved ones who have passed. Thank you for remembering us during your time of loss. It is an honor to know that our programs and services have touched you and your loved ones.
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Re-Imagine Life with Dementia Conference
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I had the privilege to attend this conference hosted by the Dementia Action Alliance in Atlanta at the end of June. The conference challenged all attendees to:
- Be Inspired - by individuals living with dementia, care partners, service and support providers, community organizers and technology innovators
- Be Engaged - in thought-provoking sessions, interactive learning experiences, special interest groups and informal interactions with exhibitors
- Be Empowered to Express Yourselves
In addition to the great learning opportunity, I had the privilege of sharing the exciting things that the Fox Valley Memory Project is doing during a breakout session. We truly are unique in the services and programs we offer to individuals and families with dementia. I am looking forward to using my newly gained knowledge in order to better support all of you.
Lynn Ann Clausing Rusch, Program Coordinator
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Memory Cafés
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Memory Cafés welcome those experiencing early stage dementia, mild memory loss or cognitive impairment, as well as family and friends of those affected. They are a great opportunity for lively discussions, information gathering, refreshments, camaraderie and lots of creative fun! We have a gerontology professional on hand to answer questions and an enormous wealth of experience among participants to be shared. We'd be delighted if you would join us! Call Lynn Ann at 920-225-1711
for more information. Click below for our upcoming café schedules.
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| Exercise Your Imagination At Atlas Waterfront Café |
Join us on
Thursday, July 20 from 2 to 4 PM as we explore textile marbling. We will be led by Molly Hassler, a specially trained textile art student from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee's Peck School of Art. No previous artistic experience is necessary as we open our hearts and minds to this new form of creativity. This program is offered with financial support from the Helen Daniels Bader Fund - A Bader Philanthropy.
Click here for more details about this exciting project! Click on the July and August Memory Café schedules above for more information about the rest of our café programming.
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| Looking For Their "Furever" Home |
Join us at Mosquito Hill Nature Center on
Wednesday, July 12 from 1:30 to 3 PM as Café volunteer Jenny tells us about her volunteer work with animal shelters, rescues, and transports. We will learn how and why animals come into shelters and rescues as well as the process involved in finding them the perfect "furever" home. Common misconceptions about shelter animals will be dispelled and there may be some special guests in attendance (Woof)!
Click on the July and August Memory Café schedules above for more information about the rest of our café programming
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Get Ready for a River Cruise!
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Watch for a special email for details and the signup form for our next exciting bus trip when we will head to De Pere for a river cruise with Fox River Tours. Plan to join us for a fun day trip on Thursday, August 10. These bus trips are specially designed for persons experiencing memory loss and their care partners.
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Memory Loss Resource Center
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The
Memory Loss Resource Center
welcomes those experiencing dementia, their care partners, family and friends. Get information and support in a warm and caring environment. We look forward to meeting you.
Call 920-225-1711 to schedule a personal appointment to obtain information, support and/or referrals.
We can also share information with you about our ongoing activities.
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Memory Assessment Center
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Assessments are offered at Mosaic Family Health in downtown Appleton by Dr. Lee Vogel and resident physicians. Initial assessments screen for memory impairment, assess overall health and, if warranted, proceed to a more comprehensive evaluation to diagnose the cause/type of dementia. For more information, call the clinic at 920-997-8436.
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A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
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Check out our Facebook site for great posts and photos of our memory c
afés, bus trips, meetups and educational events. If you don't have Facebook, ask a friend, neighbor or a family member to show you our Facebook page "Fox Valley Memory Project." Take a look and see for yourself what great fun we have.
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We Welcome New Purple Angel Partners in the Fox Valley
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We are happy to announce that Robert W Baird & Co and the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region have joined our Fox Valley Memory Project family of dementia friendly businesses. Please let them know you appreciate them taking the time to learn how to best serve valued customers and clients with dementia. The Fox Valley Memory Project Purple Angel program continues to spread dementia
awareness throughout the Fox Valley and beyond. The Purple Angel Community Team
is made up of a small group of dedicated community members who offer free
dementia awareness training to area businesses.
Click here for a list of local businesses and organizations that have received dementia awareness training.
If you are interested in having your business or organization become a Purple Angel partner, please contact Lynn Ann at 920-225-1711 or by email at
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Join Us to Dine and Socialize
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One of the goals of the Fox Valley Memory Project is to reduce social isolation in a stigma-free environment for both care partners and their loved ones with memory loss.
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REACH In-Home Caregiver Support
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REACH (Resources for Enhancing Alzheimer's Caregiver Health) is an evidence based caregiver intervention program. REACH supports the caregiver by addressing issues such as emotional well being, stress management, troubling behaviors, problem solving and self-care. A certified caregiver coach will provide resources and support. Read more about this
free
six month program for those caring at home for persons with significant memory loss. For more information contact Karen Aspenson at 920-832-2783.
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Sensory Theme Kits Available for Checkout!
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Have you ever struggled to find ways to interact with your loved one with dementia? The Fox Valley Memory Project has sensory kits available for you to borrow. Each kit has items to trigger memories by using sensory connections and provide an opportunity for your loved one to share their memories. Kits includes a list of ideas to start conversations. Our current kits include the following themes: Crafts, Gardening, Farming, Fishing, Green Bay Packers, School Days and Pets. Thank you to the staff of St. Paul Elder Services for preparing these sensory theme kits.
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Creating Meaningful Visits
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A community education dinner program called "Creating Meaningful Visits with Persons Living with Dementia" will be held on
Thursday, July 27 from 5:30 to 6:30 PM.
Becky Reichelt, Chief Operating Officer at St Paul Elder Services Inc in Kaukauna will lead this informative program. Respite will be available if requested in advance. There is no charge for this program but you are asked to RSVP. For more information and details on how to reserve your spot, please click here!
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Memory Care Respite Partners
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A monthly respite program will be held on
Monday, July 3 from 1:30 to 3:30 PM
at St Paul Lutheran Church in Neenah. Offering care partners 2 hours of personal time, this free program is staffed by professional caregivers and trained volunteers. Activities will include music, organized arts and crafts and refreshments.
Advance registration is requested by email at [email protected] or by calling 920-383-1180. For more information, please click here.
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SPARK!
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SPARK! is a program for caregivers and loved ones living with memory loss. The Trout Museum of Art (with a second program at St Paul Elder Service) and The Building for Kids Children's Museum are pleased to be among the Wisconsin museums awarded funding by Bader Philanthropies and the Community Foundation to create programming where participants engage in lively discussions, art making, and multi-sensory activities.
Each one hour program is led by a specially trained museum educator who will engage participants in interactive exhibit experiences. After each program, coffee and conversation led by volunteers who give participants and caregivers the opportunity to support and socialize.
Registration: Contact The Trout Museum at 920-733-4089 or the Building for Kids at 920-734-3226 to reserve your spot. Registration is required at least one week prior to your selected program(s). Space is limited.
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| Programs Offered by Lutheran Social Services |
Come join a new discussion group called "The Mug Club", where care partners gather to discuss a book about caregiving and share ideas on becoming a better family caregiver.
Click here for more details about "The Mug Club." Please contact [email protected] or (920)225-1704, to sign up and get your book for the next session.
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Educational Programs by the Alzheimer's Association
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The Alzheimer's Association of Greater Wisconsin offers free family and consumer education programs. Click here for the July calendar of events
offered throughout Wisconsin. For more information about the caregiver support group
click here.
You can also access their website by
clicking here.
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| Thank You to Our Generous Supporters |
Programs of the Fox Valley Memory Project are totally funded by donations and grants. Thank you to all who have so generously support the Memory Project. Your continued support will assure the Fox Valley Memory Project will continue to be here for those in need.
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Mission Statement
The Fox Valley Memory Project collaborates with other organizations to offer programs and services that improve quality of life for persons with dementia, as well as their family care partners and friends. We encourage practices of hospitality and inclusion that make our community dementia-friendly.
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