Dementia Friendly Fond du Lac County

03/20/2026

Spring is coming soon 🌼

Therapeutic horticulturist Sallie Stutz has no trouble offering an anecdote to illustrate the power of her work. She has countless examples but chose one that involved two nonverbal women who […]

03/18/2026

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We all deserve the healthiest brain possible — and there are simple steps we can take every day to protect it.

"The Power of Smile – How Oral Health Supports a Healthy Brain" no cost webinar highlights how daily habits and good oral health can support cognitive wellness.

It’s never too early or too late to build routines that support a healthier mind and a healthier smile.

Register now for this Alzheimer's Association and Delta Dental webinar. https://alz-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ROIH4YiGTy2LjTwBkb21RQ #/registration

03/05/2026

Join us tomorrow morning for a great presentation 😊

Tomorrow, March 6! Join us for an interactive discussion with Dr. Nathaniel Chin and Dr. Beth Olson to learn what ultra-processed foods are and why people who eat less of these packaged foods tend to have better health outcomes. Free and open to all. Visit adrc.wisc.edu/unpacking-ultra-processed-foods to learn more.

03/04/2026

🍀Happy March🍀
Enjoy this month`s newsletter⤵️

02/20/2026

💙💙Love on your caregivers today!💙💙

Today we recognize and celebrate National Caregivers Day — and at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh’s Center for Community Development, Engagement & Training (CCDET), that feels especially meaningful.

Caregivers show up every single day — in nursing homes, assisted living communities, residential programs, and family homes across Wisconsin — providing compassion, dignity, safety, and skilled care to those who depend on them.

Your work is not easy.
It requires patience, professionalism, heart, and resilience.
And it matters more than words can express.

Through our Caregiver Training Projects, we are honored to support the administrators, trainers, and frontline staff who strengthen Wisconsin’s care workforce. Education builds confidence. Confidence improves quality. Quality changes lives.

To every caregiver across our state:
Thank you for your commitment.
Thank you for your compassion.
Thank you for the difference you make — today and every day.

02/11/2026

Happy ❤️Month!

Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Offers Four Tips for a Dementia-Friendly Valentine’s Day February 10, 2026— Valentine’s Day can take a different form for families impacted by dementia, as loved ones may […]

02/04/2026

💜2026 Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Association Advocay Day 💜

A great day of learning about our 2026 Policy Priorities and talking with legislators!

02/02/2026

❤️Happy February ❤️
Here is the monthly newsletter from your Fond du Lac County Dementia Care Specialist, Alyssa Sommerfeldt

If you would like to receive the newsletter via email or mail, please email Alyssa at alyssa.sommerfeldt@fdlco.wi.gov

01/28/2026

Did you know there are many different types of dementia?

Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, frontotemporal dementia and dementia with Lewy bodies are four of the most common forms of dementia, and they can all affect people differently.

This is our guide to a few of the most common symptoms for each illness.

Dementia looks different for everyone, so a person’s symptoms may not look exactly as they are described here.

However by knowing the signs, we can make sure that we don’t brush off or ignore some of these lesser-known symptoms, to help everyone with dementia get a crucial early diagnosis.

Save this post for later, and if you’d like more info visit our website or give our Dementia Support Line a call on 0333 150 3456.

01/28/2026

Today is ! 🌎

Checkout this great educational opportunity⤵️

Tomorrow is ! 🌎 Join us for “From Berlin to Breakthroughs: The Life of Dr. Lewy” on Wednesday, January 28, at 11:00am ET.

Led by Dr. Patrick Emanuell Mesquita Sousa-Santos, this webinar will explore the lesser-known history of Dr. Friedrich Lewy’s life and scientific contributions, shaped by the sociopolitical forces of his time.

“From Berlin to Breakthroughs: The Life of Dr. Lewy” is sponsored by GE Healthcare.

🔗: https://ow.ly/vNq850Y4EA0

Then continue your learning experience with “The Lewy Convergence: Clinical Wisdom and Historical Reflection 2026,” a hybrid symposium at 12:30pm ET featuring a panel of leading international experts who will reflect on Dr. Lewy’s enduring scientific legacy and examine innovations in diagnosis, management and future research directions.

Hosted by the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, in collaboration with the Lewy Body Dementia Association. CME credits are available for clinicians involved in dementia care.

🔗: https://ow.ly/aotX50Y4EzZ

01/23/2026

Happy Frigid Friday 🥶

Check out the AFA’s Winter Cold Tips⤵️

Wandering is a common and potentially dangerous behavior among individuals living with dementia. January 21, 2026 – Arctic blasts and polar vortexes are causing dangerously cold, frigid conditions in areas […]

12/03/2025

🩵20 Thoughtful Gifts for People with Parkinson’s🩵

Sometimes, a small gift can help make life a little easier for someone with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Explore the Parkinson’s-friendly gift guide for comfort items and helpful presents that show your thinking about your loved on this holiday season.

Browse twenty gift ideas for your loved one with Parkinson’s disease (PD).