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Alzheimer’s Walk

Walk to End Alzheimer’s Come see our team at the Alzheimer’s Walk in Appleton! Saturday, October 1st 2022 Schedule of Events: Event Opens 8:30am | Opening Ceremony begins 9:40am | Walk 10:00am Location: Fox Cities Stadium | 2400 N Casaloma Dr. Appleton, WI 54913 Route Length: 2 Miles   https://www.foxvalleymemoryproject.org/alzheimers-walk/

September Events

Click HERE to enlarge calendar. Appleton River Tyme Bistro, 425 W. Water Street, Appleton – Thursday, September 1 – 1:30 – 3:00p It’s TV season premiere time, but we’re going to look back at our favorite TV Shows of the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. River Tyme Bistro, 425 W. Water Street, Appleton – Thursday, September 15– 1:30 – 3:00p What makes you happy? Is it going for a walk, spending time with family and friends, watching a movie, listening to your […] https://www.foxvalleymemoryproject.org/september-events/

August Events

Appleton River Tyme Bistro, 425 W. Water Street, Appleton – Thursday, August 4 – 1:30 – 3:00p Let’s cool off by exploring the wide-open spaces, wildlife & culture of chilly Alaska. Bring your personal Alaskan or outdoor adventure artifacts or stories to share. Amateur photography enthusiast Garett Graf will be showing some of his favorite Alaska photos taken in June. River Tyme Bistro, 425 W. Water Street, Appleton – Thursday, August 18– 1:30 – 3:00p Summer is a time for slowing down, spending time outside, exploring […] https://www.foxvalleymemoryproject.org/elementor-1223/

Music for Memories

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July Events

Click here to view printable document July 2022 Memory Café Schedule www.foxvalleymemoryproject.org Memory Cafés welcome persons experiencing memory loss, along with family and friends who love and care for them.  Attendees participate in activities, learning, music, conversation, refreshments, laughter, and fun. Appleton River Tyme Bistro, 425 W. Water Street, Appleton – Thursday, July 7 – 1:30 – 3:00p Cancelled for this month.  River Tyme Bistro, 425 W. Water Street, Appleton – Thursday, July 21 – 1:30 – 3:00p Let’s jog […] https://www.foxvalleymemoryproject.org/july2022-events/

Living Life Silent Auction

We have over 100 items in our auction this year thanks to wonderful donors and sponsors! There’s something for everyone. Get father’s day shopping done early and bid on a tool set, generator, or whiskey sampler! Birthday coming up? We have the coveted Play Station 5 in our auction, which is hard to find on store shelves these days! There are unique items like art pieces, a hand-crochet shawl, and even a personalized quilt. See for yourself by viewing the […] https://www.foxvalleymemoryproject.org/living-life-silent-auction/

Watch the Virtual Dementia Panel

In March 2022, dementia care professionals from across the Fox Valley region came together to do a virtual education event to help answer questions that caregivers or people with dementia have about the dementia journey. If you missed the live version, please watch our recording below! https://youtu.be/NCV8CIe4UAo Resources Discussed on the Panel Trualta online caregiver training – Click HERE 60 Minutes episode on Tony Bennett’s dementia journey – Click HERE Mosaic Family Health RCI REACH Caregiver Coaching Program – Click […] https://www.foxvalleymemoryproject.org/virtual-dementia-panel/

Occupational Therapy for Dementia

Understanding How Occupational Therapy Can Help Patients with Dementia Written by Occupational Therapy Assistant Program Students from Fox Valley Technical College, Cami Mobley & Emery Podowicz What is Occupational Therapy? Occupational therapy is defined as a profession that helps individuals ranging over the entire aging spectrum to do things that an individual wants or needs to do. Occupational therapists work to enable individuals of all ages to live their life to its full potential by maximizing their level of independence […] https://www.foxvalleymemoryproject.org/occupational-therapy-for-dementia/

Appleton Project Safe Response

Have you heard that the Appleton Police Department has a new program called Project Safe Response? If you have a loved one that has dementia and lives in Appleton, they can be registered in the new program.  The basic information you provide will help first responders understand how to best respond to a crisis call. Maybe your loved one has communication barriers or has a tendency to wander, but with this new program, first responders will be able to better […] https://www.foxvalleymemoryproject.org/appleton-project-safe-response/

Otto Bremer Trust Announcement

NEWS RELEASE   Fox Valley Memory Project receives $20,000 grant from the Otto Bremer Trust to support programs for people living with dementia and their caregivers across the Fox Valley region   Fox Valley Memory Project (FVMP) is proud to announce that Otto Bremer Trust has awarded $20,000 to support programs that serve people living with dementia and their caregivers in Calumet, Outagamie, Waupaca, and Winnebago counties. Fox Valley Memory Project collaborates with other organizations to build communities that welcome, […] https://www.foxvalleymemoryproject.org/otto-bremer-trust-announcement/