For the Tomahawk Leader
RHINELANDER – The Alzheimer’s Association and former Wisconsin Governor Martin J. Schreiber are partnering on a program to share information on Alzheimer’s and dementia and shine a light on resources and assistance in local communities.
Schreiber will speak at the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Oneida County, 100 Keenan St., Rhinelander, on Monday, April 17 at 1 p.m.
The event is free and open to the public. Registration is encouraged and can be made online at www.bit.ly/3nZ2nrm or by calling the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900.
Schreiber served as a caregiver for his late wife, Elaine, who lived with Alzheimer’s disease.
“Alzheimer’s disease is bad enough, but ignorance of the disease is worse,” Schreiber stated. “It is so important for people to understand how they can become more involved in changing the course of this devastating disease by gaining access to critical information and services, and learning what they can do to fight Alzheimer’s in their communities.”
“The week of Monday, April 16 is also National Volunteer Week, and Schreiber, a key volunteer himself, will speak to the importance of community engagement and getting involved in the fight in their local communities by volunteering,” the Alzheimer’s Association said.
Following Schreiber’s presentation, the Alzheimer’s Association will share numerous resources available for local families impacted by dementia. The afternoon program will end with a 30-minute meet-and-greet with Schreiber.
Schreiber, co-author of the book My Two Elaines: Learning, Coping and Surviving as an Alzheimer’s Caregiver, will also offer a free, signed copy of his book to ten attendees.