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Dementia Friendly Community Coalition
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Purple Angel Program
  • Comfort Bag Program
  • Grandpa and Lucy
  • Memory Movie
  • The Longest Day Event
  • Resource Center
  • Calendar of Events
  • Get Involved
  • Contact Us

Welcome!

Thank you for wanting to learn more about how you can assist with leading the fight against dementia. Below are a list of resources we think you will find helpful. Please contact us for further inquiries! 

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ADRC Handbook

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What is Dementia presented by the Alzheimer's Society

The Dementia Friendly Communities program focuses on improving inclusion and quality of life for people with dementia - Small changes help to make that happen. 

Aging and Disability Resource Center of Marinette County

Services Provided

The Aging and Disability Resource Center of Marinette County is a single access point for your questions on aging and disability.  Call or stop by our office to discuss your concerns or make an appointment to talk with an ADRC Specialist.


The ADRC provides no-cost information and assistance to services that affect the elderly or people with a disability.  Our professional staff will help you and your family find the information and assistance you need for services in your area.  Our services can be provided at our office, on the phone or in your own home.


Some of the services that the ADRC can offer are:

  • Information and assistance to help maintain your independence through supportive services
  • Access to publically funded long-term care programs such as Family Care and IRIS
  • Prevention programs
  • Early intervention programs
  • Connection to services that you can apply for such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Foodshare, and Medicare
  • Adult Family Home Certification (for Mental Health target group)


Information and Assistance Specialists can speak to you about resources including health and wellness services, adult protective services, nutrition, and publically-funded long-term care services. Knowledgeable staff can assist you by exploring options and evaluating choices that are available when considering making decisions. Local resource center offices are available in your area.


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Marinette County elderly services

Services Provided

Marinette County Elderly Services is a non-profit 501(c) (3) that provides community programs to elderly in Marinette County, WI. Our central mission is to assist older persons in maintaining a longer, healthier and more fulfilled life. 
Incorporated in 1974, the organization offers a wide spectrum of services within the community and to those elderly who are homebound. We are committed to providing quality programs and services that meet individual needs and promote independence. In addition, we believe that older persons should be given every opportunity to participate in the planning and development of their community-based long-term care needs.
Olivia Cherry – Agency Director


Contact Information:
516 N Hwy 141, PO Box 456 Crivitz, Wisconsin 54114
Phone: 715-854-7453 or toll free at 1-800-990-4242 (Wisconsin only)
Fax: 715-854-7472 Email: aging@mces.net
Office Hours:Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pmFriday, 8:00 am to 2:00pm


VISIT WEBSITE

Alzheimer's support groups:

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Faith Church 

350 N. Stephenson Ave.
Peshtigo, WI 54157
1st & 3rd Friday of Each Month

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm


Contact June

715-938-3589

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Emmanual Lutheran Church

2901 13th St.
Menominee, MI 49858
Every Wednesday
3:00 pm - 5:00 PM


Contact June

715-938-3589

Caregiver support group:

Marinette County Elderly Services Caregiver Support Group

MCES

516 N U.S. Hwy 141
Crivitz, WI 54114
4th Monday of Each Month

10:00 am


Contact Donna Agamite


additional resources

Websites

  • Alzheimer's Association


  • National Institute of Health-Alzheimer's Disease


  • Teepa Snow - Dementia Expert


  • Wisconsin Alzheimer's Institute


  • The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration


  • Lewy Body Dementia Association


  • Wisconsin Department of Health Services Dementia Care System Redesign

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