Dementia Friendly Community | Aging and Disability Resource Center of Southwest Wisconsin

Memory Café Being Held at Schreiner Memorial Library

by ADRC SW WI | Mar 5, 2025 | Aging, Caregiving, Community, Dementia, Dementia Friendly Community, Grant County ADRC, Latest Regional News

Most communities have plenty of gathering spaces available for people to meet up, chat, share a meal and take a break in a relaxing, supportive environment. But for people with dementia and their caregivers, finding a truly safe space out in the community can be a lot...

Lafayette County’s 2025 Senior Social

by Gina Douglas | Jan 7, 2025 | Aging, Caregiving, Community, Dementia Friendly Community, Elder, Lafayette County ADRC, Nutrition, Resources, Transportation, Volunteer

Please mark your calendars for the 2025 Lafayette County Senior Social! This event will be held at the Multipurpose Building in Darlington, WI, on May 7, 2025. Please look for more information to come in the Upper Horizon!

Join us at the first Memory Café in Lancaster!

by ADRC SW WI | Jul 19, 2024 | Community, Dementia, Dementia Friendly Community, Grant County ADRC, Iowa County ADRC, Lafayette County ADRC, Latest Regional News

The Aging & Disability Resource Center and Schreiner Memorial Library is excited to announce the start of a Memory Café in Lancaster on August 2nd,10:00 am at the Schreiner Memorial Library, 113 W Elm St, Lancaster, Wisconsin! A Memory Café is a social gathering...

June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Health Awareness Month!

by ADRC SW WI | May 28, 2024 | Community, Dementia, Dementia Friendly Community, Grant County ADRC, Iowa County ADRC, Lafayette County ADRC, Latest Regional News

In honor of promoting brain health, the DCS are offering several opportunities for individuals who are concerned about their memory and for caregivers or professionals who work with individuals with dementia. Each Wednesday morning of June, a DCS will be available in...

Dementia Live Tour, Iowa County

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. ...

Mug Club for Caregivers

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. ...