by ADRC SW WI | Jul 1, 2019 | Dementia Friendly Community
The number of individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease is eye-opening. It is a very likely that you know someone with the disease, whether they are in your family, close social network, or community. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 5.3 million individuals...
by ADRC SW WI | Jun 18, 2019 | Dementia Friendly Community
By: Pam Kul-Berg Dementia Care Specialist for the Aging & Disability Resource Center of Southwest Wisconsin Early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias is important and knowing some warning signs can be helpful. Early diagnosis can allow individuals...
by ADRC SW WI | Jun 10, 2019 | Dementia Friendly Community
Dementia is a general term describing a set of symptoms that can be present in many different health conditions. The symptoms are severe enough to interfere with an individual’s daily living. They include changes in abilities related to: Memory Communication and...
by ADRC SW WI | Jun 6, 2019 | Dementia Friendly Community, Latest Regional 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...
by ADRC SW WI | May 21, 2019 | Iowa County ADRC
The ADRC newsletter is published monthly and delivered (usually) on the third Tuesday of the month. Over 10,000 Iowa County households receive the Iowa County newsletter. Just click on the title to open the newsletter and enjoy! In this issue: World Elder Abuse...