June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month
Each year, as many as 1 in 10 older Americans are abused, neglected or exploited, only 1 in 14 cases of elder abuse ever come to the attention of authorities. Older Americans lose an estimated $2.6 billion or more annually due to elder financial abuse and...The Older Americans Act: Aging Well Since 1965
The Older Americans Act: Aging Well Since 1965 This year marks an important milestone in the history of how our country supports its older citizens. President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Older Americans Act (OAA) into law in July 1965. Over the past 50 years, the OAA...Emergency Preparedness, Are You Ready?
Emergency Preparedness, Are You Ready? With severe weather season fast approaching, it is important to be prepared. Each person’s needs and abilities are unique, but every individual can take important steps to prepare for all kinds of emergencies and put plans...Strategies to Support Individuals with Alzheimer’s & Other Dementias
Strategies to Support Individuals with Alzheimer’s & Other Dementias By: Whitney Thompson, MPH, CHES Dementia Care Specialist for the ADRC of SW WI (Grant, Green, Iowa, & Lafayette Counties) There are many strategies that caregivers and loved ones can use to...You Are Not Alone!
You Are Not Alone! There Are Resources for Individuals Impacted by Dementia Are you currently living with dementia, have a loved one with dementia, or are you a community member that wants to be part of making a difference? The Dementia Care Specialist works through...Talk with a friendly professional toll-free:
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Iowa County - Dodgeville, WI608.930.9835Green County - Monroe, WI608.328.9499
Grant County - Lancaster, WI608.723.6113
Lafayette County - Darlington, WI608.776.4960