by Ben Biddick | Jan 16, 2023 | Caregiving, Community, Dementia, Dementia Friendly Community, Elder, Elder Benefit Specialist, Grant County ADRC, Iowa County ADRC, Lafayette County ADRC, Latest Regional News, Prevention, Resources, Senior Care, Simple Tips, Uncategorized
If you’re interested in learning more about brain health, you’re in the right place! Do you care for a person with a form of dementia like Alzheimer’s, Lewy Body, Vascular, or Frontotemporal? Looking for a way to support someone caring for another...
by ADRC SW WI | Oct 20, 2022 | Community, Grant County ADRC, Iowa County ADRC, Lafayette County ADRC, Latest Regional News
Today in Dodgeville, the ADRC joined with local school districts from Iowa, Lafayette & Grant Counties in introducing students with disabilities to a variety of career options to pursue after high school. All students were able to go on three job shadows and also...
by ADRC SW WI | Oct 14, 2022 | Caregiving, Community, Dementia, Grant County ADRC, Iowa County ADRC, Lafayette County ADRC, Latest Regional News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Sara Cronk Community Connections Coordinator CLIMB Theatre (800) 767-9660 ext. 224 Email: sara@climb.org CLIMB Theatre Presents “Grandpa and Lucy: A Story About Love and Dementia” Southwest Wisconsin (October 14, 2022) –...
by ADRC SW WI | Apr 11, 2022 | Caregiving, Community, Dementia, Latest Regional News
Being a caregiver of a family member or loved one with dementia is overwhelming! Providing the needed care for the person, as well as, taking care of yourself is balancing act. The Aging and Disability Resource Center of Southwest Wisconsin is now taking registrations...
by ADRC SW WI | Jul 1, 2021 | Community, Latest Regional News
Future Planning: It’s Possible and Necessary Learn more in an August webinar series! More than 500,000 people in Wisconsin identify as family caregivers for a loved one. It can be a hard job. Thinking about your family member’s future after you are gone is hard for...
by ADRC SW WI | Mar 30, 2020 | Caregiving, Community, Dementia, Latest Regional News
Dementia caregivers are often solo caregivers of a Person with Dementia (PWD) for ten or more years before reaching out for help from skilled nursing facilities or assisted living and memory care communities. The stress, exhaustion, and intense level of care involved...