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Dementia Friendly Community Coalition (Marinette, WI)

Dementia Friendly Community Coalition (Marinette County)

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Resources in Your Community

ADRC of Marinette County
The ADRC of Marinette County is dedicated to meeting the needs of aging people and people with disabilities, helping them live with dignity and security by connecting them with people and resources of our county. Call 715-732-3850 or visit http://www.marinettecounty.com/departments/?department=fdfaa9196972&subdepartment=25b8c97bc1bf.

Elderly Services of Marinette County
Elderly Services of Marinette County provides community programs to the elderly in Marinette County, WI. The organization offers a wide spectrum of services within the community and to those elderly who are homebound. They are committed to providing quality programs and services that meet individual needs and promote independence. Call 715-854-7453/1-800-990-4242 or visit http://www.mces.net.

Alzheimer’s Association Greater Wisconsin Chapter
The 24/7 Helpline serves people with memory loss, care partners, health care professionals, the general public, diverse populations, and concerned friends and family. The Helpline offers referrals to local community programs and services, dementia-related education, crisis assistance and emotional support. Call 1-800-272-3900 or visit http://www.alz.org/gwwi/

Dementia Friendly Community Coalition of Marinette County
The coalition’s central mission is to create a dementia-friendly community that is safe, respectful, and welcoming for people living with dementia through awareness, education, and community engagement. Visit http://www.dfcwi.com/

Care and Share Alzheimer’s Support Group
Meets every Wednesday morning from 9:00 to 11:00 at the Faith Church, 350 N Stephenson Ave., Peshtigo, and every Wednesday from 4:30-6:00 pm at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 2901 13th St., Menominee, MI.
For more information contact June at (715) 582-3589 or email at jmehlers@new.rr.com.

References
ACT on Alzheimer’s Dementia-Friendly Resources
http://www.actonalz.org/community-resources
Reproduced (or Adapted) from ACT on Alzheimer’s® developed tools and resources

Alzheimer’s Association
2018 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures, Alzheimer’s & Dementia 2018, Vol 12 Issue 4 – http://www.alz.org/facts/

10 Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease
http://www.alz.org/10-signs-symptoms-alzheimers-dementia.asp

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Our Mission Statement

To create a dementia-friendly community that is safe, respectful, and welcoming for people living with dementia through awareness, education, and community engagement.

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If you are interested in helping us reach our goal of creating a “dementia-friendly” community, here in Marinette County, please get involved. Whether that looks like subscribing, volunteering, donating, or simply spreading the word… we need your help. Thank you.

Meghan Rutherford

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