Experienced care professional Alondra Ponce Joins KANDU to lead the only state-certified memory care program in Rock County.
KANDU Industries announced that Alondra Ponce has joined the management team as KANDU’s day services/memory care program manager.
Clients in KANDU’s day services/memory care program spend the day with a group of peers in a comfortable home-like setting where programming is tailored to each participant’s individual abilities. KANDU staff assist with all day-to-day needs, including meal preparation, medication administration, and mobility, while providing client caregivers with the important respite they need.
In her new role, Ponce will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of KANDU’s day services/memory care program, including managing staff, providing top-quality client care, and facilitating enriching opportunities for clients. Ponce will play an integral role as KANDU expands its day services program to accommodate a growing population of individuals with memory impairments.
Ponce, a certified nursing assistant, brings years of experience providing person-centered care to individuals with diverse needs and backgrounds in south central Wisconsin. “I’m excited to join KANDU and contribute to a team that is dedicated to positively impacting the lives of people with disabilities and dementia and their families,” Ponce said.
“Statistics indicate that the number of people with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease is going to more than double in the next twenty years. We hear from so many families who are already struggling with a diagnosis and cannot find help, and we want to change that. KANDU is dedicated to expanding our adult day services programs so Wisconsin families can get the support they need,” said Kathy Hansen, KANDU executive director.
KANDU purchased the former Blackhawk Technical College Advanced Manufacturing Training Center in Milton, Wis. in 2023 as part of its strategic plan to expand the vital programs and services it offers for people with disabilities and disadvantages in Rock County and the surrounding area.
