If you help someone with dementia get through the day, you may have questions about what to do now and how to plan for the months ahead. Milwaukee County has a team that can talk those questions through with you. It is also hosting an online session on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026, for people who want to learn more about local support.
Join the Nov. 18 webinar
Milwaukee County Aging and Disabilities Services will host the webinar from noon to 1 p.m. on Microsoft Teams. Guest speakers will talk about how they support people living with dementia and the people who care for them. The county will also share updates on Wisconsin’s dementia plan and ways residents can speak up for policies that help families. To get the meeting link, use the registration button on the county event page listed below.
Call a local Dementia Care Specialist
You can call (414) 289‑6259 to reach Milwaukee County’s Dementia Care Specialists. A specialist can meet with you or your family, suggest ways to handle daily caregiving challenges and help you think through future care. The county lists the same number for families who want to speak with a specialist in Spanish.
If you would like to meet other families, ask about a memory café near you. These gatherings give people living with dementia and their care partners a place to spend time together and meet others with similar experiences.
Ask about getting a break
If you need someone to take over for a short time so you can rest or handle an appointment, ask the county’s Caregiver Support Program about respite care. Call (414) 289‑6874 to learn about options. Some families may qualify for grant help, and the county can share other resources if there is a waitlist.
Sources
Milwaukee County’s Nov. 18 webinar and registration
Milwaukee County Dementia Care Specialists
Milwaukee County Caregiver Support Program