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Date: Nov, 24 2025
November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing understanding, compassion, and support for those living with dementia and their caregivers. In recognition of this important month, Adoray Home Health & Hospice is proud to share its continued commitment to advancing dementia care across Western Wisconsin.
The beginning of November, Adoray completed the another round of specialized dementia training for its staff and volunteers, rooted in the nationally recognized Positive Approach to Care (PAC) philosophy developed by dementia care expert Teepa Snow. This program equips care providers with the knowledge, empathy, and skills needed to meet the unique and evolving needs of those living with dementia and to support their caregivers throughout the journey.
In a special collaboration, Western Wisconsin Health (WWH) staff also joined this round of Adoray’s Dementia Training Program. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to ensuring that individuals in our communities—whether in the hospital or at home—receive compassionate, dementia-informed care every step of the way.
“Providing dementia-specific training is a key goal for our unit, as this has been identified as a growing need among staff,” said Alicia Meyers, Med-Surg RN Manager at Western Wisconsin Health. “My aim is to have at least 80% of our Med/Surg team complete training related to the care of patients with dementia. When I learned about Adoray’s Dementia Training Program, I knew this was something that would fit that goal and help us reach it.”
As dementia continues to affect more people across Western Wisconsin, Adoray’s Dementia Care Program is evolving and innovating to meet the growing need. “Dementia is no longer something that affects just a few, it touches more families, neighbors, and caregivers every year,” shared Amber Bettinger-Lytle, Adoray’s Director of Marketing & Development. “At Adoray, we’re committed to bringing national, evidence-based best practices in dementia care right here to our rural communities. Through education, compassion, and collaboration, we’re building a community that not only understands dementia but embraces those living with it and the caregivers who walk beside them. This ongoing program is a true testament to what’s possible when we come together to create a more compassionate and informed tomorrow.
Adoray’s comprehensive Dementia Care Program includes:
• Specialized Dementia Training for staff and volunteers using Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care® model.
• Robotic companion pets for hospice patients living with dementia, offering comfort and connection.
• A free, downloadable Dementia Resource Guide available on Adoray’s website, created in partnership with the National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI).
LINK: https://adoray.org/news/122/national-alzheimer-month
• An Annual Dementia Caregiver Conference, open to the public at no cost, featuring speakers certified in the Positive Approach to Care® philosophy.
Looking ahead, Adoray is excited to announce that its 3rd Annual Dementia Caregivers Conference will take place in May 2026 at the Center for Independent Living in Menomonie, WI. This free event will once again feature certified presenter in Teepa Snow’s PAC approach, providing essential tools and resources for caregivers. Stay tuned for the official date and registration details, which will be released before the end of the year.
By investing in evidence-based dementia education and community partnerships, Adoray and Western Wisconsin Health are helping ensure that Western Wisconsin remains a place where individuals with dementia are seen, understood, and supported, and where caregivers are never alone.
These ongoing efforts ensure that Adoray and its community partners continue to serve as a guiding light for those navigating life with dementia, empowering caregivers, healthcare professionals, and families with knowledge, compassion, and support. For more information about Adoray’s Dementia Care program, please contact: Amber Bettinger-Lytle, Adoray Home Health & Hospice, Director of Marketing & Development at a.bettinger@adoray.org or 715.928.9761
