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

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. ...

Advance Directive Planning, Iowa County

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,...

Interested in Learning More About Brain Health?

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...