by Valerie Hiltbrand | May 23, 2023 | Aging, Caregiving, Dementia, Dementia Friendly Community, Elder, Iowa County ADRC, Prevention, Senior Care
Attention Caregivers, family and friends of people with dementia: On June 14th, we will be hosting a Dementia Live Tour. Participating in Dementia Live results in a deeper understanding of what it is like to live with cognitive impairment and sensory change. ...
by Valerie Hiltbrand | Apr 10, 2023 | Caregiving, Dementia, Dementia Friendly Community, Iowa County ADRC
If you are a family (or friend) caregiver, and would like some support from other local caregivers, please join us. It is an informal group, and we welcome new participants. Call if you would like to find out if this group might be a good fit for you. ...
by Valerie Hiltbrand | Mar 20, 2023 | Dementia Friendly Community, Elder, Iowa County ADRC, Senior Care, Simple Tips
Kim Emerson, Upland Hills Health Social Worker, will be presenting on Advance Directives. Following her presentation, volunteers will be available to witness your healthcare power of attorney document. This event is free. Please call the ADRC with any questions,...
by ADRC SW WI | 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 | Jul 23, 2019 | Dementia Friendly Community
In past decades people were very hesitant to utter the dreaded “C” word, cancer. We have made great strides as a society by knocking down the stigma associated with cancer. We are less afraid to talk about it, we raise money, wear t-shirts touting the battle, and we...
by ADRC SW WI | Jul 15, 2019 | Dementia Friendly Community
Are there measures I can take to prevent Alzheimer’s disease and other types of non-reversible dementias? This is a question many individuals ask. Researchers are asking this same question. There is no clear consensus on prevention strategies, but research is...