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 | Jun 3, 2019 | Abuse, Elder, Latest Regional News, Uncategorized
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...
by ADRC SW WI | Jul 15, 2015 | Elder, Latest Regional News, Resources
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...
by ADRC SW WI | Apr 28, 2015 | Elder, Prevention, Resources, Simple Tips, Weather Related Tips
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...
by ADRC SW WI | Apr 7, 2015 | Dementia, Elder, Resources
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...
by ADRC SW WI | Apr 6, 2015 | Dementia, Elder, Prevention, Resources
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...