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Aging and Disability Resource Center of Dane County

Crossing Bridges

Event Dates

  • Thursday, 10/10/2024 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, 10/17/2024 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, 10/24/2024 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, 10/31/2024 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Event Description

Crossing Bridges is an educational 4-week program for people who have mild memory loss or the early stages of Alzheimer's disease or dementia, and a primary care partner. In this program, participants will learn coping skills, ways to enhance family communication, and have some guidance toward developing plans for the future. This is NOT a support group. Space is very limited and this will be the last session of 2024.

Requirements to participate:

  • A pairing of two individuals: Someone living with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or early-stage dementia (a formal diagnosis is not required to attend this program) and their care partner.
  • A commitment by both individuals to participate in all four sessions together.
  • Sharing experiences is a vital part of this program. This is how we learn and grow. Both individuals must be willing to share their experience with the group.
  • A willingness to complete homework assignments between sessions.
  • Participants should have a desire to learn and expand their knowledge of dementia and dementia caregiving. Both participants need to have insight of dementia symptoms.

What to know/bring: All materials will be provided during the sessions.

Location

Oregon Senior Center, 219 Park St. Oregon, WI 53575

Contact

Ellen Taylor or Kayla Olson, Dementia Care Specialist, 608-240-7400 or danedcs@danecounty.gov