How to apply for Dementia Care Specialist Program (ADRCs) — Wisconsin

Who it's for

Wisconsin's dementia care specialists give free information and support to adults with dementia who live at home and to the people who care for them. A specialist can do a memory screening and refer you to a doctor if it shows memory loss. They also help with care planning now and for the future, connect caregivers to local support groups, and point you to memory cafés and other social activities. Specialists work at your local Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) or Tribal aging and disability resource specialist. Call 1-844-WIS-ADRC (1-844-947-2372) or visit FindMyADRC.org to reach yours.

What you'll need

• None to start: call your local ADRC to talk with a dementia care specialist
• A list of current medicines and doctors (helpful for care planning)

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Dementia Care Specialist Program (ADRCs) — Wisconsin. I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need none to start: call your local ADRC to talk with a dementia care specialist, a list of current medicines and doctors (helpful for care planning) — is anything else required? What is the best next step?"

Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.

Renewals

ongoing; no enrollment period