MONDAYS
Every Monday at 10:00 am - Dementia Caregiver Coffee Connect
Open to all caregivers of persons with memory impairment. Join other caregivers and Dementia Care Specialists from various counties for emotional, educational, and social support. To register, please call 608-386-0767.
First Monday of the month from 7:00 - 8:00 pm - Monday D.I.S.H. (Dementia Informed Super Heroes)
Are you employed and caring for a parent or family member who has dementia? This group is focused on working children and spouses who are caring for someone with dementia. Join us virtually for support and resources. To register, contact Scott Seeger at 715-261-6066 or email at scott.seeger@adrc-cw.org
TUESDAYS
Second and Fourth Tuesday of the month from 5:30 - 7:00 pm - Grandparent Connections
Are you raising your grandchildren? Parenting has changed, and so have you! Join other grandparents who understand the challenges and special joys of parenting the second time around. REFRESH YOUR PARENTING SKILLS, MEET OTHERS LIKE YOU SHARE YOUR WISDOM TO SUPPORT ONE ANOTHER. REGISTRATION REQUIRED Contact: Beth Emmerich-Ilecki Text: 414-301-1269 or email: bilecki@theparentingnetwork.org.
Second Tuesday of the month (No Dec Mtg.) at 1:30 pm - Caregiver Friends Support Group
Third Tuesday of the month at 9:00 am-10:00 am - Let's Talk Over Coffee
This is a social group for those caring for a loved one with dementia. The purpose of this group is to provide social engagement for caregivers to have an opportunity to talk to other caregivers about lighthearted topics and focus on the positives amongst all the challenges in our world right now. To register contact dcs@milwaukeecountywi.gov or (414) 289-6259
Third Tuesday of the month from 2 - 3 pm Circle of Support
This is a dementia-specific support group that offers participants the chance to share, gain new insights & coping skills, and be encouraged. To register please contact Teresa Gander at teresa.gander@vernoncountywi.gov at (608) 637-5331 or (608) 637-5201.
Third Tuesday of each month at 4:30 pm - Early Evening Caregiver Support Group
Please join us by video or audio for our monthly early evening Caregiver Support Group, open to all caregivers. For more information or to register, please contact Carley Prochaska Lee, Dementia Care Specialist, Portage County ADRC at 715-346-1401.
WEDNESDAYS
First Wednesday of the Month at 6:30 pm - Adult Child Caregiver Support Group
Gather ideas on how others deal with the everyday challenges of caring for a parent during each stage of dementia. To participate, contact Heather Moore Heather.Moore@alzwisc.org
Third Wednesday of the Month at 6 pm - KINnect Support Group
A free monthly virtual support group for relative caregivers of children in Wisconsin. Please join us for this opportunity to connect with others for learning and as a way to share the joys and challenges of being a relative caregiver. Click here to register: VIRTUAL GROUP: KINnect Relative Caregivers of Children - Evening Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite. Questions? Email info@wisapsp.org or call 1-833-WIS-APSP.
Second Wednesday of the month from 1:15 pm to 2:45 pm - Virtual Caregiver Support Group
We are offering the opportunity for caregivers from Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties, caring for someone 60 years or older, to meet over the phone or through our web/app-based service to share ideas and connect with others. To register and receive additional information, call Ariel Yang at 877-416-7083.
Second Wednesday of the month at 1:30 pm - Virtual Caregiver Support Group
Please join us by video or audio for our monthly Caregiver Support Group, open to all caregivers. For more information or to register, please get in touch with Carley Prochaska Lee, Dementia Care Specialist, Portage County ADRC at 715-346-1401.
Second and Fourth Wednesday of the month from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm - Lewy Body Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Explore different ways of adapting to the ongoing stresses of caregiving for someone with Lewy Body Dementia. Exchange practical tips and information on caregiving issues and possible solutions in a safe space. To participate, please contact Rob Griesel at rgriesel@co.dodge.wi.us or 920-386-4308 OR Janet Wiegel at jwiegel@co.marquette.wi.us 608-297-3148.
Last Wednesday of the month at 1:30 pm - Caregiver Support Group
Please join us by video or audio for our monthly Caregiver Support Group, open to all caregivers. For more information or to register, please contact the Portage County ADRC at 715-346-1401.
THURSDAYS
Every Thursday from 7:30 to 8:30 pm - Evening Conversations
Connect weekly to share ideas about caregiving for your loved one with dementia. Use this weekly outlet to connect with others across the state. To register, please contact Teresa Gander at teresa.gander@vernoncountywi.gov at (608) 637-5331 or (608) 637-5201.
Second Thursday of the month at 6:00 pm - Caregiver Support Group
For family, friends, and other caregivers who are caring for a person with a chronic illness or disability. For more information or to obtain the link to join, please contact the Southwest Wisconsin ADRC-Green County Office at 608-328-9499 or email us at resourcecenter@gchsd.org.
Second Thursday of the month from 12 - 1 pm - Virtual Tribal Caregiver Connect
The tribal Caregiver Connect session is supported by the Tribal Dementia Care Specialist in the state. Caregiver connect sessions are a great way to share stories and get tips and strategies from other caregivers' journeys. To register or for questions, please contact Debbie Miller at dmiller4@oneidanation.org or 920-869 4854, Alison Cuddy at Alison.Cuddy@lco-nsn.gov or 715-558-7942, Katrina Decorah at katrinad@stcroixojibwe-nsn.gov or 715-349-8854 (Ext 5221), or Dori McGeshick at dori.mcgeshick@scc-nsn.gov or 715-478-5190.
Fourth Thursday of the month at 10:30 am - Caregiver Support Group
For family, friends, and other caregivers who are caring for a person with a chronic illness or disability. For more information or to obtain the link to join, please contact the Southwest Wisconsin ADRC-Green County Office at 608-328-9499 or email us at resourcecenter@gchsd.org.
Last Thursday of the Month from at 11 am - KINnect Support Group
A free monthly virtual support group for relative caregivers of children in Wisconsin. Please join us for this opportunity to connect with others for learning and as a way to share the joys and challenges of being a relative caregiver. Click here to register: VIRTUAL GROUP: KINnect Relative Caregivers of Children - Evening Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite. Questions? Email info@wisapsp.org or call 1-833-WIS-APSP.
FRIDAYS
Every Friday, 9 am - 10 am - Early Stage Virtual Caregiver Support Group
To learn more information, please contact Karen Tennyson, Rock County Dementia Care Specialist at 608-741-3615
The Alzheimer's Association facilitates several virtual support groups including a group for persons living with Mild Cognitive Impairment, a group for male family caregivers, a group for family caregivers for a loved with living in a facility, for a loved one in the early stages of dementia, and a loved one with Frontotemporal Degeneration. View Support Group Details
