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ADRC is Still Here for You!!

by ADRC SW WI | Apr 1, 2020 | Caregiving, Dementia, Latest News, Senior Care

We, at the ADRC of Southwest Wisconsin, are committed, now more than ever, to providing the same services we always have. Our staff are still available to offer a myriad of services to consumers in our area.We have adjusted our processes and some of our procedures to...

Quick Stress Relief Tips for Dementia Caregivers

by ADRC SW WI | Mar 30, 2020 | Caregiving, Community, Dementia, Latest News

Dementia caregivers are often solo caregivers of a Person with Dementia (PWD) for ten or more years before reaching out for help from skilled nursing facilities or assisted living and memory care communities. The stress, exhaustion, and intense level of care involved...

Strategies for Caregivers During COVID-19 Isolation

by ADRC SW WI | Mar 30, 2020 | Caregiving, Community, Dementia, Latest News

Strategies for Caregivers during Isolation by Pam Kul-Berg, Dementia Care Specialist, ADRC of Southwest WI To combat the isolation, frustration and restlessness that comes with being “cooped up” with the corona quarantine, consider the following advice: Keep or...

2019 Senior Day at the Lafayette County Fair

by ADRC SW WI | Jul 17, 2019 | Latest News

The ADRC and Memorial Hospital of Lafayette County would like to thank everyone for coming to the 9th annual Senior Day at Lafayette County Fair. The weather was PERFECT for everyone to enjoy pie, ice cream, and music by the Larry Busch Orchestra which was sponsored...

Raise Awareness!

by ADRC SW WI | Jun 6, 2019 | Dementia Friendly Community, Latest News

June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Health Awareness Month. We know there are over 5.3 million individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease in the United States. It is important to remember the people this number represents – the individuals living with the disease and...

Elder Abuse Awareness Day Recognized

by ADRC SW WI | Jun 4, 2019 | Latest News

Members of the Elder Abuse Prevention I-Team are pictured, front row, from left, Jessica Denson Myhre, Maria Johnson, Kim Wuethrich and Jean Sinkule. Second row, from left, Chris Beer, Luann Radke, Pam Kul-Berg, Laura Vorpahl and Lynn Brooks. Third row, from left,...