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August 2014
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The Brains Behind Saving Yours

 

The Alzheimer's journey is a long one, with many twists and turns. The Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter has been here as a strong, passionate, and committed resource for over 30 years and with your support we intend to stay committed until the vision of a world without Alzheimer's is attained.

Join Steve "The Homer" True  at Frame Park in Waukesha on September 6th as Walk to End Alzheimer's Season Kicks-Off !
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Steve "The Homer" True of 
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Walk to End Alzheimer's season is here, with the first of our seven walks in Southeastern Wisconsin kicking off on September 6th in Waukesha!  Jim Tarantino and Glen Choban, of Capri Communities, and co-chairs of the Walk to End Alzheimer's in Waukesha County, invite everyone to join the fun, raise money and set the bar high for the entire walk season.  Register here




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Walk Teams Think Inside The Bun

Support Sam's Tootsie Wootsie's efforts to End Alzheimer's Disease at their upcoming brat fry:

Friday, August 15
10 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Piggly Wiggly
505 Cottonwood Drive - Hartland
Download a flyer here
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Eat Green and Wear Purple at West Bend Farmers Market 

Our Washington County Walk to End Alzheimer's committee will be out at the West Bend Farmers Market on Saturday, August 16th, from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.  to spread the word and encourage people to register for the Walk.  Please support their efforts by wearing your purple WTEA t-shirts to the market.  It's a great chance to purchase healthy, locally grown produce, and promote our event at Regner Park on September 20!

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Red Robin Give-Back Benefits WTEA!

What's for lunch and dinner on Wednesday, August 20th?  It's gourmet burgers, Red Robin style!  The Red Robin at Brookfield Square will be hosting a Give-Back day from 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. All you need to do is download the coupon, and bring it in.  Red Robin will donate 15% of the proceeds, excluding alcohol sales, to the Walk to End Alzheimer's.  Dine-in only. Download a coupon here and share it with your friends and co-workers!
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Yard Sale for Memories

On Friday, September 5th and Saturday, September 6th, Azura Memory Care, 4600 52nd Avenue in Kenosha, will host a Yard Sale with 100% of the proceeds to benefit the Walk to End Alzheimer's in Kenosha/Racine counties!  What a great way to pick up some reasonably priced household items or decorations, or a new-to-you bauble or item of clothing.  For more information, or to volunteer or donate items, please contact Lisa Wiedholz at [email protected]
Walk to End Alzheimer's Bank Nights 

Teams and individuals are invited to drop off cash and checks during Bank Night:




Waukesha, August 26 - all day - Summit Woods 2501 Summit Ave, Waukesha
Washington, September 4 - 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. - BMO Harris Bank 960 W Paradise Dr, West Bend
Milwaukee, September 9 - 3:00-6:00 p.m. - Alzheimer's Association 620 S. 76th St, Milwaukee
Walworth, September 9 - 5:00-6:00 p.m.- Highlands of Geneva Crossing 721 South Curtis, Lake Geneva
Sheboygan, September 17 - 4:00-6:30 p.m. - Sports Core 100 Willow Creek Dr., Kohler
Fond du Lac, September 25 - 9:00-3:00 p.m. - 55 Main Street, Fond du Lac


 

Our Walk to End Alzheimer's Sponsors Rock! 
Walk to End Alz

We'd like to acknowledge and give special thanks to the following businesses and individuals for generously sponsoring the 2014 Walk to End Alzheimer's. We are grateful for your support!
                                   Power Sponsors
  



Fight Sponsors




Care Sponsors
Azura Memory Care, Cedar Community, Century Fence, Clement Manor, Community Care, Inc.,     H.O. Bostrom Co., Lighthouse Communities, Presbyterian Homes and Services, R&R Insurance, Silverado Senior Living, St. Anne's Salvatorian Campus, Standard Process, Tri City National Bank, WaterStone Bank,  Wheaton Franciscan Health Care

Promise Garden Sponsors
Averill Anderson LLC, Capri Senior Communities, ManorCare Health Services,       
Primex Family of Companies, RF Technologies, Sargento Foods Inc.

Volunteer Shirts Sponsor
Couri Insurance Agency

Grill Sponsor
Lake Geneva Jaycees

Remember Sponsors
Applewood Senior Living, Church and Chapel Funeral Homes, Curative Care Network,                 Geneva Cross 55 Plus Community, InPro Corporation, John Hancock, LindenGrove

Platinum Media Partner



Today's Courage, Tomorrow's Hope
John and Florence Melster were married for nearly 72 years 
~Stories from the Alzheimer's Journey ~  

Donating Brain Tissue to Advance Science

John Melster was a well-known and very active man in Waukesha County.  He was a husband of 72 years to Florence, a father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to many.  He was a manufacturer's representative who worked until he was 89.  He was a Wisconsin Senior Olympian who played tennis until age 84 and ping pong until age 90.  He was an active member at St. Matthias Episcopal Church for 62 years.  And he served his beloved Waukesha County community until he was 90, raising funds for Carroll University, serving  on the board of directors of the Parents Place,  delivering Meals on Wheels,  campaigning for United Way, working with the Boy Scouts and acting as Treasurer for the Friends of the Waukesha Public Library. In fact, John Melster never stopped giving back, even after he died in March at the age of 92.  


 

Click here to read the story of why John Melster, a man who had Alzheimer's disease, continued to help others by donating his brain to Alzheimer's research.


 

Researchers Discover New Protein That May Play Role in Alzheimer's Disease

Research presented at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference� 2014 (AAIC�) held in Copenhagen in July, reported a new protein that potentially may play a role in the disease. Researchers said what they don't yet know is whether the protein, called TDP-43, is a cause of Alzheimer's or develops due to the disease. TDP-43 has previously been linked to ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) and other brain diseases. Additional research is necessary to clarify its role in Alzheimer's. Read more here

Alzheimer's Association Named Non Profit of the Year by the Direct Marketing Association NonProfit Federation

We congratulate the Alzheimer's Association for this top honor which was presented on August 5th at the New York Nonprofit Conference, in New York City.  The award recognizes outstanding achievement by a nonprofit organization using direct response marketing to advance its mission.  Recipient organizations are selected based on criteria including outstanding performance in data-driven marketing fundraising, successful financial performance, a reputation for excellence within marketing communities and the public at large, high ethical standards, and innovative data-driven marketing techniques.


 

The award was accepted by Donna McCullough, Vice President, Marketing and Mass Market Development, Alzheimer's Association.

Memories in the Making Art on Display in August at Martha Merrell's Books in Waukesha
Gail Mueller enjoys art from the Memories in the Making program during a Gallery Night preview at Martha Merrell's

During the entire month of August, a very special art show from the Memories in the Making� program will be on display at Martha Merrell's Books in downtown Waukesha. The display features the work of seven Waukesha residents living with dementia and their care partners who came together in July to to enjoy painting. 

Each painting has an accompanying story. We have purposely chosen not to identify which paintings were created by our artists living with dementia, As a viewer, we hope you will leave the exhibit with a greater understanding that those in our community living with Alzheimer's dementia are PEOPLE JUST LIKE YOU!

The art was created as part of the Early-Stage Social Engagement Program, which offers a fun and comfortable way for people living in the early-stage of Alzheimer's or other dementia to get out, get active and get connected with one another through a variety of social events and community-based activities.  The events and activities are determined by individual needs and interests of the participants and promote social interaction and companionship.

 
Please plan to visit Martha Merrell's Books in August to see this wonderful exhibit!  

 

Silver Alert Goes Live in Wisconsin on August 1

Thanks to our many Alzheimer's advocates in Wisconsin, the Silver Alert was not only passed into law by our state legislature in the spring, but is now up and running. In partnership with the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association, the Outdoor Advertising Association of Wisconsin and Wisconsin Department of Revenue, Silver Alerts may be broadcast through television and radio, digital billboards, and lottery display terminals. Silver Alerts cannot utilize the Emergency Alert System. 

Silver Alerts will be issued when the following criteria are met:

  • The missing person is 60 years of age or older;
  • The missing person is believed to have Alzheimer's, dementia, or another permanent cognitive impairment that poses a threat to the individual's health and safety;
  • There is reasonable belief that the missing person's disappearance is due to the individual's impaired cognitive condition;
  • The Silver Alert request is made within 72 hours of the individual's disappearance;
  • There is sufficient information available to disseminate to the public that could assist in locating the missing person.
 To learn more, watch this story from Fox 11 online

Newsweek Magazine Spotlights Common Misconceptions about Alzheimer's Disease

At least 44 million people worldwide are living with Alzheimer's - a fatal, progressive disease - but many basic facts about the disease are not well known. A new Alzheimer's Association international survey found that Alzheimer's is misunderstood and underestimated, despite being the second-most-feared disease behind cancer.  Read the article here

 

Plan for Your Future.  Make Your Wishes Known.

"A lot of people don't want to talk about the hard choices ... what they don't realize though is now is the time to plan for your future." Michael A., an individual living with Alzheimer's

Everyone can certainly benefit by having a financial or legal plan in place.  But that is especially true for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and their families. Learning about financial and legal options, and making informed choices while the person with dementia is still able to express wishes for future care, makes things less stressful later. It also allows a family the time it needs to work through the complex issues involved in long-term care.

Visit the Alzheimer's Association's website to learn more about making plans for your future. 
Alzheimer' Association Partners with Milwaukee Film Festival 

This fall, the Alzheimer's Association will be assisting the Milwaukee Film Festival as a community partner to promote the screening of the film, 
"Alive Inside: A Story of Music & Memory."  The film tells the story of a man with a simple idea, who discovers that songs embedded deep in memory can ease pain and awaken fading minds. 

The festival runs from September 25th to October 9th. A date for the film's showing is not yet available.  See the film's trailer here and join us in the fall.

Coming Up - Alzheimer's Association Education Programs
  
Understanding Dementia


 

  • a a two or three session program for friends and family members of those experiencing memory related issues or a recent diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease 
  • offers general information about Alzheimer's disease and related dementia as well as how to better communicate and manage challenging behaviors 
Tuesday, September 9, 16, and 23
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Aurora West Allis Medical Center
8901 W. Lincoln Ave. - West Allis
Registration Required - contact Aurora West Allis Medical Center at 888.863.5502
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Legal and Financial Planning for Alzheimer's Disease 
  • a two part program designed to help those affected by dementia, caregivers, and family members better understand the legal and financial issues that may impact them.
Wednesday, September 3 and October 1
2:00 - 3:30 p.m. 
Aging & Disability Resource Center
50 N. Portland Street - Fond du Lac
Registration Required - contact Ginny Nyhuis at 920.838.1311 or [email protected]



 
Save the Date - Early-Stage Family Social Events! 
 
SPARK! 
  • Individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), Early-Stage Alzheimer's or a related dementia and their family members are invited to enjoy free cultural programs, art and artifacts at the Milwaukee Public Museum, in a dementia-friendly environment guided by trained docents
Tuesday, August 26
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Featured Exhibit: Butterfly Garden Tour - Visit these beautiful creatures up-close and personal as they fly around in their natural habitat.

Tuesday, September 23
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Featured Exhibit: Streets of Old Milwaukee - Look back on what life was like in the early 1920's.  You will enjoy the opportunity to hold objects, hear stories and learn about our beautiful city.

Milwaukee Public Museum
800 West Wells Street - Milwaukee
Registration is required for both programs contact Judy Gunkel at 262.548.7224 or [email protected]

SPARK! is funded by the Helen Bader Foundation

Education, Programs, and Support

We are offering numerous education programs, conferences and support groups for caregivers in the next months. To view our education calendar which features a complete listing of the programs offered in your community, click here. For a listing of caregiver support groups, click here.
 

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