In partnership with the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Dane County, Madison Public Library is hosting a series of aging and dementia-awareness classes throughout 2024. Classes are intended for adults and families, but all are welcome.
Upcoming Events:
September 5, 1-2pm | Lakeview Library
Are you concerned about your memory? Some change can be normal as we age, but significant memory loss is not a normal part of aging. Join Kayla Olson, Dementia Care Specialist from the Aging & Disability Resource Center of Dane County (ADRC), to learn about the differences in age-related changes and dementia.
Registration is recommended for this event. REGISTER HERE or call Lakeview Library at 608-246-4547.
September 9, 1-3PM | Lakeview Library
Sign up for a confidential, 15-minute memory screening appointment at madpl.org/memoryscreening.
October 7, 2-4pm | Pinney Library
Sign up for a confidential, 15-minute memory screening appointment at madpl.org/memoryscreening.
October 15, 2-4pm | Alicia Ashman Library
Sign up for a confidential, 15-minute memory screening appointment at madpl.org/memoryscreening.
Home Safety Recommendations for Dementia
November 7, 1-2pm | Lakeview Library
Join Kayla Olson, Dementia Care Specialist from the Aging & Disability Resource Center of Dane County (ADRC), to learn about some of the brain changes that occur with dementia, and how this impacts how individuals interact with their surroundings. We will also provide general safety recommendations for the home to keep your loved one safe and limit risks or potential hazards.
Registration is recommended for this event. REGISTER HERE or call Lakeview Library at 608-246-4547.
About (ADRC) of Dane County
The Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Dane County provides information about resources and support on all aspects of life related to aging or living with a disability. The ADRC is a one-stop shop for older adults, people with disabilities and their caregivers and families. ADRC staff are unbiased and knowledgeable professionals who listen to your concerns, help clarify your options and direct you to appropriate resources. The ADRC is also the access point for information about long-term care options and applying for public benefits. Services provided by the ADRC are free and available to all Dane County residents regardless of income or assets. LEARN MORE