This week was the first informational hearing of the Speaker's Taskforce on Alzheimer's and Dementia, of which I was asked to serve as a member of this session.

We heard from a number of groups including: Tom Hlavacek, Executive Director of the Alzheimer's Association of Southeastern Wisconsin, Carrie Molke, Director of the Bureau of Aging and Disability Resources and Jon Hoelter, Legislative Advisor for the Department of Health Services, and Paul Rusk, Executive Director and Rob Gundermann, Public Policy Director for the Alzheimer's and Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin.

According to the Alzheimer's Association, "It is not an exaggeration to state that Wisconsin, like every state in the US, is facing a crisis when it comes to Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. There are currently over 115,000 people with the disease in Wisconsin, out of 5.3 million nationally, and the Department of Health Services predicts the number in Wisconsin will grow by 68% in less than 20 years to over 190,000".

This issue is one that needs to be addressed and I am proud to serve as a member of this taskforce. Throughout the coming months the taskforce will also be holding hearings around the state to talk with individuals from different regions to discuss hardships and difficulties associated with this topic and hopefully gain a broader perspective.

 Join the 34th Annual Tomahawk Fall Ride that brings thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts to Northern Wisconsin. The ride raises money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) and is the largest local fund raiser for MDA in North Central Wisconsin.

Pork in the Park Ribfest

September 19th

12 PM

Langlade Memory Auxillary Parade of Homes

September 19th

12 PM - 4 PM