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Fox Valley Memory Project
1800 Appleton Rd
Menasha, WI 54952
Caregiver Education
Learning Opportunities for Caregivers
When a loved one experiences memory loss, it can profoundly affect the entire family. The journey can be challenging, filled with emotional and uncertain moments. Fox Valley Memory Project offers support by bringing together skilled professionals and trusted agencies to provide valuable resources and learning opportunities.
Together, we help families navigate their path toward living well with memory loss in a compassionate and supportive environment.
Classes and workshops are scheduled periodically or by request.
Contact us at info@foxvalleymemoryproject.org or (920) 225-1711 to find out more.
Caregiver Training Classes
Gain essential caregiving knowledge through our classes. Designed specifically for care partners, these sessions help you develop valuable skills and discover a variety of helpful resources.
Dementia Care Partner Conference
Join us at our annual Dementia Care Partner Conference, where you'll gain valuable insights and practical tools to support your loved one.
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The event features sessions led by local dementia care experts, covering essential topics like:
Mindfulness for Caregivers: Strategies to reduce stress and enhance well-being.
Dementia: What We Know Today: An update on current understanding and best practices.
Communication & Dementia: Tips for fostering meaningful interactions.
To support your attendance, free on-site respite care is provided for your loved one during the conference.
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
It’s not easy balancing your caregiving role and other parts of your life when you care for someone with a chronic health condition such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s or stroke. Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a FREE, six-week class (1 day a week) giving caregivers invaluable tools to help reduce stress, make difficult decisions, communicate more effectively in challenging situations, and most importantly, prevent caregiver burnout!
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Throughout these weeks, Powerful Tools will show caregivers how to take care of themselves, make tough decisions, set goals and solve problems, help to reduce feelings of guilt, anger and depression, and communicate effectively with family members, doctors, and paid helpers.
Reduce Stress: Learn techniques to manage stress and find balance in your caregiving role.
Communicate Effectively: Gain confidence in discussing difficult topics with family members, healthcare providers, and your loved one.
Navigate Challenges: Develop problem-solving strategies for common caregiving situations.
Prioritize Self-Care: Discover how to care for yourself while supporting your loved one.
This evidence-based program equips you with tools to enhance your well-being and sustain your caregiving journey. Take the first step toward becoming a stronger, more resilient caregiver! Check out the Powerful Tools for Caregivers website for more information.
FVMP Dementia Resource Library
The Fox Valley Memory Project offers a wide range of resources to help you explore memory loss and dementia on your own schedule. From books and media materials to sensory theme kits, you’ll find tools and information designed to enhance understanding and support caregiving. These resources are available for use and can be a valuable asset for anyone wanting to learn more. To access the resources in our library, Contact Us, give us a call at (920) 225-1711 or email us at info@foxvalleymemoryproject.org.
Fox Valley Memory Project works to create dementia-friendly communities where the fear and isolation often associated with dementia are eased by connecting people with one another and with resources to live well with dementia.
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