Memory Cafes provide a way for persons with memory loss and their care partner to socialize with other people going through similar journeys.
TUESDAYS
Group name: Fox Valley Memory Project Zoom Memory Cafe
Time: Tuesdays at 11:00 am
Learn more: Visit https://www.foxvalleymemoryproject.org/memory-cafes/ or contact Harper at harper@foxvalleymemoryproject.org or by calling 920-225-1711.
Group name: Caregiver Virtual Cafe
Time: First and Third Tuesday of the month from 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Description: Caregivers of any age caring for someone with any condition are welcome to share ideas, offer support, and socialize.
To register: Call 715-839-6714 or email dana.greicar@co.eau-claire.wi.us
For more information: Contact the Eau Claire County Aging and Disability Resource Center @ 715-839-4735.
Group name: Chippewa Valley Memory Cafe - 2021 Virtual Time Travelers Series
Time: Second Tuesday of the month from 10:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Description: Join us as we go back in time to explore how those in the past lived, worked, and played in the Chippewa Valley. This group is open to anyone who is interested, as well as caregivers and those living with memory loss.
This is a collaboration of the Chippewa Valley Museum and the ADRC.
To register: Online at www.adrcevents.org or call the ADRC at 715-839-4735.
Group name: Virtual Memory Cafe
Time: Second of the month at 1:00 pm
Description: A place for persons with mild cognitive impairment, early-stage Alzheimer's, or related dementia, and their care partners to socialize and have fun, all from the comfort of your home.
To register: Call Kimberly Bauer, Dementia Care Specialist for St. Croix County at 715-381-4411.
WEDNESDAYS
Group name: Virtual Memory Cafe
Time: Second Wednesday of the month at 10:30 am
To register: Call Carley Prochaska Lee, Dementia Care Specialist at the Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Portage County at 715-346-1401 or email prochasc@co.portage.wi.us.
Group name: Virtual Lakeshore Memory Cafe
Time: Second Wednesday of the month at 1:00 pm
To register: Call 262-741-3273 or email walcoadrc@co.walworth.wi.us.
Group name: Wacky Wednesday Memory Cafe
Time: Second and Third Wednesday of the month from 10:00 am to 11:00 am
To register: Contact Karen Tennyson, Rock County Dementia Care Specialist at 608-741-3615 for more information.
THURSDAYS
Group name: Think Cap Cafe
Time: Every Thursday at 11:00 am
Description: Connect, engage, and socialize with old friends and new friends!
Did you know that loneliness, isolation, and sitting all day have been identified as risk factors for Alzheimer’s (the most common type of dementia)?
Did you know Alzheimer's is the 4th leading cause of death for older Black adults?
You can reduce your risk for dementia and, in some cases, slow the progression of the disease by being active, connecting socially, and engaging in mental activities.
To register: Contact Deana at DeanaW@NewBridgeMadison.org or 608-512-0000 Ext. 2007.
Every Thursday at 1:30 pm - Fox Valley Memory Project Zoom Memory Cafe
Learn more: Visit https://www.foxvalleymemoryproject.org/memory-cafes/ or contact Harper at harper@foxvalleymemoryproject.org or by calling 920-225-1711.
FRIDAYS
Group name: Burlington Area Memory Cafe
Time: Third Friday of the month at 9:30 am
To register: Contact Chad Sutkay at 262-212-3596 or email csutkay@touchinghearts.com.