Tag: Dementia Awareness Fund

Enhancing Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support in Oshkosh and Surrounding Areas

Posted on Aug 21, 2024 by

In March 2023, a significant grant was awarded to advance the understanding and support of Alzheimer’s and dementia care in Oshkosh and the surrounding areas. This grant from the Dementia Awareness Fund, held within your Community Foundation, has enabled a collaborative effort between the Fox Valley Memory Project (FVMP), Winnebago County Aging and Disability Resource […]

Empowering Minds – A Journey Against Dementia: The Dementia Awareness Fund

Posted on Dec 7, 2023 by

After losing his father, brother, and sister-in-law all to dementia, Don Hansen found himself on a mission he never anticipated: becoming a passionate philanthropist and a devoted advocate for increasing dementia awareness throughout Winnebago County and surrounding areas. His passion started with researching and educating himself about the disease—the various types, their symptoms, and the […]

Caregivers Need Care Too!

Posted on May 31, 2019 by

GOAL Help caregivers remain healthy and become more confident and knowledgeable care providers. CHALLENGE While caregiving provides rewards, it also exacts a toll. Family caregivers are typically in poorer health than non-caregivers, twice as likely to suffer from serious stress, and well over half of them lack confidence to do all the necessary tasks of […]