Hosted by Lisa Wells, Dementia Care Specialist

In partnership with Volume One, Journey Ahead features upbeat conversations with area experts about how you or your aging loved ones can live life to the fullest in the Chippewa Valley. Enjoy discussions focused on enhancing the quality life while aging, living with dementia, keeping our aging loved ones active and healthy, changing attitudes on aging, and many more insightful topics.

Episode 1
Age-Related Memory Loss vs Dementia

Episode 2
Plan Now to Avoid Pain Later

Episode 3 
Becoming a Caregiver for Others, AND Yourself

Episode 4
Benefits of Physical Activity

Episode 5
Benefits of Eating Well

Episode 6 
Speech and Occupational Therapy in Dementia Care

Episode 7
Celebrating the Power of Music 

Episode 8
Staying Safe From Scams 

Episode 9
Confronting Alzheimer’s Disease 

Episode 10
Confronting the Causes of Loneliness

Episode 11
Living Well With Dementia

Episode 12
Resilience in Later Life - Guest: Ted Bowman

Episode 13
Sleep and Aging with Guest Dr. Donn Dexter 

Episode 14
Grief and Loss with Guest Debra Hoffman

Episode 15
Purposeful Living with Guest Jean Jirovec

Episode 16
Planning Ahead with Guests Trisha Witham and Carla Berscheit

Episode 17
Gut Health with Guest Dr. Kristie Gering

Episode 18
Cleaning Out Clutter with Guest Connie Kees

Episode 19
Active Aging with Guest Marilyn Skrivseth

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Dementia Friends

Join a growing movement of people who are helping fellow community members living with dementia.  A little support can make a big difference in their lives.  You become a Dementia Friend by attending a one-hour informational session to learn the five key messages about dementia, what it’s like to live with the disease, and how to turn your understanding into action that supports people living with dementia.  It’s free, easy to do, and only takes an hour.  Dementia Friends is changing the way people think, talk, and act about dementia.  Virtual sessions available and in-person session coming soon!  Contact the ADRC to learn about the next information session.

Watch a video about Dementia Friends from Dementia Friends USA

Dementia Friendly Business, Organization, Church, Group, Neighborhood, etc.

The Dementia Care Specialist and members of the Eau Claire County Dementia Coalition can provide training to your business, organizations, church group, other. By offering this training, you will help your organization heighten its awareness of dementia and be equipped to respond warmly and effectively when serving people living with dementia and their care partners.  Learn more about the training and criteria to become dementia friendly!     

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Dementia friendly communities are developing across the state and country involving civic, community and business leaders in cities and towns who are striving to create welcoming and friendly environments for their residents with dementia. This effort seeks the input from people living with dementia, as well as their caregivers, in addressing barriers in the community. The goal is to create a community where people living with dementia can remain active and safe. Check out the dementia friendly video below.

These establishments are places that have received the dementia friendly training and have a purple angel sticker on their door/window. 

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Dementia Live is a high impact, dementia simulation experience that immerses participants into life with dementia, resulting in a deeper understanding of what it’s like to live with cognitive impairment and sensory change. To learn more about how your family, business, church or organization can experience the simulation, contact the Aging & Disability Resource Center.

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The dementia coalition consists of more than 30 professionals, health care providers, caregivers, and people living with dementia. The coalition aims to make life better for those living with memory loss, dementia, caregivers, and the community of Eau Claire County through advocacy, resources, support, and education.

Meetings are held every other month January through November from 9:00 – 10:30 am. 

Contact Lisa Wells, dementia care specialist, at 715-839-4750 or lisa.wells@co.eau-claire.wi.us for more information. 

DEMENTIA MATTERS

Dementia Matters is a podcast about Alzheimer’s disease and other causes of dementia. Host Dr. Nathaniel Chin interviews leading scientists and caregiving experts to bring listeners the latest in Alzheimer's disease news, research and caregiver resources.