Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care, Support and Education
The Alzheimer’s Association is a nonprofit voluntary health organization dedicated to ending Alzheimer’s disease and all other dementia. Its work focuses on accelerating research, encouraging risk reduction and early detection, advocating for people affected by dementia, and improving access to quality care and support. The organization was founded in 1980 and maintains a nationwide presence through local chapters and community programs.
The Alzheimer’s Association Wisconsin Chapter serves individuals living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia, caregivers, families and communities throughout Wisconsin. Available resources include confidential guidance, support groups, educational programs, local resource referrals, volunteer opportunities, advocacy initiatives and fundraising events.
Free 24/7 Alzheimer’s and Dementia Helpline
People looking for information, emotional support or help navigating dementia-related concerns can call the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900.
The Helpline is a free, confidential service for people living with dementia, caregivers, families and members of the public. Helpline staff can provide:
- Information about Alzheimer’s disease, memory loss and other forms of dementia
- Guidance following a diagnosis
- Assistance with care planning and locating care providers
- Information about treatment and medical-care questions
- Emotional support and crisis assistance
- Referrals to local programs and community resources
Telephone assistance is available around the clock, every day of the year. Bilingual staff and interpreter services can accommodate more than 200 languages. People who are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired may dial 711 to connect with a telecommunications relay service.
Learn more about the Helpline:
https://www.alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline
Wisconsin Support Groups and Educational Programs
The Alzheimer’s Association Wisconsin Chapter offers support groups for unpaid family members and friends caring for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia. Early-stage groups are also available for individuals with a physician’s diagnosis and their caregivers. Prescreening is required before enrolling in an early-stage group.
Support groups may be offered by telephone, video or in person and are led by trained facilitators. The Wisconsin Chapter states that its support-group services and resources are provided at no cost. Because meeting information can change, participants should confirm the date, time and location with the listed contact before attending.
Support-group information:
https://www.alz.org/wi/support
The Wisconsin Chapter also provides in-person and virtual educational programs covering Alzheimer’s disease, diagnosis, caregiving techniques, living with Alzheimer’s and other specialized topics.
Wisconsin education and support resources:
https://www.alz.org/wi/education-and-support
Online and Local Resources
ALZConnected® is a free online community where people affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementia can ask questions, share experiences, offer support and participate in public or private discussion groups.
ALZConnected online community:
https://alzconnected.org/
People can also use the Alzheimer’s Association Community Resource Finder to locate dementia-related programs, services and support resources:
https://www.communityresourcefinder.org/
Volunteer and Advocacy Opportunities
Wisconsin volunteers can assist with support groups, educational programs, awareness activities, advocacy initiatives, fundraising events and other chapter activities.
Wisconsin volunteer opportunities:
https://www.alz.org/wi/volunteers
The organization also works with advocates who communicate with elected officials and encourage public policies supporting dementia research, care and affected families.
Wisconsin advocacy information:
https://www.alz.org/wi/advocacy
2026 Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Black River Falls
The 2026 Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Black River Falls Walk is scheduled for Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Lunda Community Park, 1400 Tyler Street in Black River Falls. The event is listed from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The event opens at 8:30 a.m., the Promise Garden Flower Ceremony begins at 9:40 a.m., and the walk begins at 10:00 a.m.
The Walk to End Alzheimer’s raises awareness and funds supporting Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Individuals, families, businesses, community organizations and teams may participate, fundraise, volunteer or make a donation.
Learn more about the 2026 walk:
https://act.alz.org/site/TR?fr_id=20011&pg=entry
Register to walk:
https://act.alz.org/site/TR?sid=23938&type=fr_informational&pg=informational&fr_id=20011
Make a donation:
https://act.alz.org/site/TR?pg=pfind&fr_id=20011
View event details:
https://act.alz.org/site/TR?sid=23932&type=fr_informational&pg=informational&fr_id=20011
2026 Black River Falls Walk contact:
CJ Werley
Alzheimer’s Association
Phone: 414-296-5102
Email: [email protected]
Contact the Wisconsin Chapter
The Wisconsin Chapter’s main office and mailing address is:
Alzheimer’s Association Wisconsin Chapter
620 S. 76th Street, Suite 110
Milwaukee, WI 53214
Office phone: 414-479-8800
24/7 Helpline: 800-272-3900
Wisconsin Chapter website:
https://www.alz.org/wi
National website:
https://www.alz.org/
Contact form:
https://www.alz.org/contact-us
General donation information:
https://www.alz.org/get-involved-now/donate
Source update: The supplied URL containing “Walk2023” is a prior-year campaign page and should not be used for the current walk. The 2026 links above are the current links associated with the Black River Falls walk.
Contact the Alzheimer’s Association Wisconsin Chapter at 800-272-3900 for confidential assistance, current local resources or guidance finding the appropriate program, and use the 2026 Walk links to register, form a team or support the Black River Falls event.