Dementia Caregiver Resources

Alzheimer's & Dementia: Reducing Caregiver Stress & Burnout

October 21, 2026 | 6–7:30 p.m. p.m. Central Time

Choose how you will attend:

In-person | 0120 Theatre (lower level), Student Union, UW-La Crosse
Online | via live stream

Free Public Talk: Reimagining the Family Caregiver Experience

Caring for someone living with Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia can be one of life's most meaningful experiences—but it can also be physically, emotionally, and mentally demanding. The daily responsibilities of caregiving, combined with the emotional challenges of watching a loved one's condition change over time, can leave caregivers feeling overwhelmed, isolated, and at risk for burnout.

Learn how to recognize the signs of caregiver burnout and discover practical strategies to care for yourself while continuing to provide compassionate, person-centered care. You will explore:

Free & open to the public!

Your RSVP will help us to provide accessible in-person and online accommodations.

A young woman in a yellow cardigan helps an elderly man in a navy sweater to get up from a sitting position.

Who should attend

Behavioral Health Professionals
Community Members
Community Organization Leaders & Staff
Educators
Faculty & staff
Family Caregivers
Healthcare Providers & Administrators

Health Education Specialists
Health Promotion Professionals
Medical Professionals
People with dementia and their family & friends
Public Health Professionals
Social Workers
Students

This presentation is made possible by UW Connects — engaging with Wisconsin, one experience at a time.

Coordinated by UWL Graduate & Extended Learning — connecting the university to the community.

Presenter

Jody Krainer, M.S.W., LCSW, M.B.A.

Jody Krainer Dementia Diagnostic Clinic Network Manager | Wisconsin Dementia Resource Network Manager, School of Medicine and Public Health l Wisconsin Alzheimer's Institute

Hometown: La Crosse, WI

Jody Krainer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 20 years of experience in a large medical and behavioral healthcare system in Waukesha. She also brings extensive business expertise, having served for six years as an executive with a large community-based nonprofit organization in Milwaukee. In 2016, Jody joined the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Institute at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health as the Dementia Diagnostic Clinic Network Manager. In 2021, she expanded her leadership role by assuming responsibility for the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Institute's Wisconsin Dementia Resource Network, where she continues to support statewide efforts to improve dementia care and resources.

Location

Student Union Theater, 0120 Lower Level
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
521 East Avenue North
La Crosse, WI 54601

Parking

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Using the Passport mobile app (zone numbers listed on the lot signs).
Visiting the Parking Services Office during business hours (located at 17^th and Farwell Streets).