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photo: Luther Manor - Milwaukee, WI 2006
Produced by Chris Thompson, this short film portrays the story of charming Kyoko, and raises a myriad of aging issues.
CAC helps launch the LEAF lecture series as part of the Prospect/Farwell Initiative
A new study by the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee (UWM) Center on Age & Community (CAC) examines Memory Clubs' ability to slow the cognitive changes associated with aging.
PUBLIC FORUM of the Next Step Think Tank RESCHEDULED to Sept 5th
Partnerships in Aging and Family Caregiving: Getting Innovation into Practice
CAC Director Anne Basting Receives 2008 Altenheim Award!
CAC Director Anne Davis Basting has been chosen for Lutheran Home/Luther Daily Services Altenheim Award. The Altenheim Award is given annually to one outstanding individual who shows a commitment to Milwaukee Aging Community.
CAC Announces the 2009 Residency in Applied Arts!
Laura Jacqmin, a Chicago-based playwright, will be in residence in Milwaukee for three months in summer/fall of 2009. She will hold writing workshops with people with dementia and transform the materials into a play to be staged in both regional theatres and educational settings.
Oriental Theatre, 2230 N. Farwell Ave., Union Theatre, located in the UWM Union
Institute on Aging 09/16/08Monona Terrace Convention Center Madison, Wisconsin
Alzheimer’s Disease: Early Recognition, Diagnosis, Treatment and Research 09/18/08 Country Springs Hotel & Conference Center, 2810 Golf Road, Pewaukee
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The Almost Home film takes you inside the revolutionary transformation of a nursing home.