Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a six-week program that helps caregivers better care for their loved one – and themselves. This program will help you cope with the challenges that come with your role as caregiver.

Registration is required: please call 608-723-6113 to register.

For more information, please click here for the 2018 Powerful Tools for Caregivers Brochure.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a six-week program that helps caregivers better care for their loved one – and themselves. This program will help you cope with the challenges that come with your role as caregiver.

Registration is required: please call 608-723-6113 to register.

For more information, please click here for the 2018 Powerful Tools for Caregivers Brochure.

Hand In Hand

Adult Day Center

Our mission is to provide older adults the opportunity to build and maintain social, cognitive, and physical skills.

Tuesday & Friday * 9:30 am – 2:30 pm *

Program Location:

2227 4th Street

Monroe, WI 53566

(United Methodist Church)

What services do we offer?

• An inclusive, warm, ‘family’ atmosphere
• Fun physical exercises to keep joints/muscles flexible
• Stimulating mental activities
• Crafts
• Group games
• Delicious full noon meal
• Medication reminders
• Nutritious snacks
• Transportation available
• Musical entertainment
• Community outings
• Local speakers

Positive Outcomes for participants:

• Foster a sense of belonging, purpose
• Rekindle old hobbies and learn new ones
• Reduce depression
• Improve mental agility
• Stronger, more flexible joints & muscles

Who can attend?

• Older adults facing health and social changes who want to participate in fun, stimulating, and meaningful  activities

What about cost?

• Scholarships available
• Other funding options possible
• Complimentary first visit

For more information contact the Aging Programs Coordinator at 608-328-9499.

Hand In Hand

Adult Day Center

Our mission is to provide older adults the opportunity to build and maintain social, cognitive, and physical skills.

Tuesday & Friday * 9:30 am – 2:30 pm *

Program Location:

2227 4th Street

Monroe, WI 53566

(United Methodist Church)

What services do we offer?

• An inclusive, warm, ‘family’ atmosphere
• Fun physical exercises to keep joints/muscles flexible
• Stimulating mental activities
• Crafts
• Group games
• Delicious full noon meal
• Medication reminders
• Nutritious snacks
• Transportation available
• Musical entertainment
• Community outings
• Local speakers

Positive Outcomes for participants:

• Foster a sense of belonging, purpose
• Rekindle old hobbies and learn new ones
• Reduce depression
• Improve mental agility
• Stronger, more flexible joints & muscles

Who can attend?

• Older adults facing health and social changes who want to participate in fun, stimulating, and meaningful  activities

What about cost?

• Scholarships available
• Other funding options possible
• Complimentary first visit

For more information contact the Aging Programs Coordinator at 608-328-9499.

Hand In Hand

Adult Day Center

Our mission is to provide older adults the opportunity to build and maintain social, cognitive, and physical skills.

Tuesday & Friday * 9:30 am – 2:30 pm *

Program Location:

2227 4th Street

Monroe, WI 53566

(United Methodist Church)

What services do we offer?

• An inclusive, warm, ‘family’ atmosphere
• Fun physical exercises to keep joints/muscles flexible
• Stimulating mental activities
• Crafts
• Group games
• Delicious full noon meal
• Medication reminders
• Nutritious snacks
• Transportation available
• Musical entertainment
• Community outings
• Local speakers

Positive Outcomes for participants:

• Foster a sense of belonging, purpose
• Rekindle old hobbies and learn new ones
• Reduce depression
• Improve mental agility
• Stronger, more flexible joints & muscles

Who can attend?

• Older adults facing health and social changes who want to participate in fun, stimulating, and meaningful  activities

What about cost?

• Scholarships available
• Other funding options possible
• Complimentary first visit

For more information contact the Aging Programs Coordinator at 608-328-9499.

Hand In Hand

Adult Day Center

Our mission is to provide older adults the opportunity to build and maintain social, cognitive, and physical skills.

Tuesday & Friday * 9:30 am – 2:30 pm *

Program Location:

2227 4th Street

Monroe, WI 53566

(United Methodist Church)

What services do we offer?

• An inclusive, warm, ‘family’ atmosphere
• Fun physical exercises to keep joints/muscles flexible
• Stimulating mental activities
• Crafts
• Group games
• Delicious full noon meal
• Medication reminders
• Nutritious snacks
• Transportation available
• Musical entertainment
• Community outings
• Local speakers

Positive Outcomes for participants:

• Foster a sense of belonging, purpose
• Rekindle old hobbies and learn new ones
• Reduce depression
• Improve mental agility
• Stronger, more flexible joints & muscles

Who can attend?

• Older adults facing health and social changes who want to participate in fun, stimulating, and meaningful  activities

What about cost?

• Scholarships available
• Other funding options possible
• Complimentary first visit

For more information contact the Aging Programs Coordinator at 608-328-9499.

Hand In Hand

Adult Day Center

Our mission is to provide older adults the opportunity to build and maintain social, cognitive, and physical skills.

Tuesday & Friday * 9:30 am – 2:30 pm *

Program Location:

2227 4th Street

Monroe, WI 53566

(United Methodist Church)

What services do we offer?

• An inclusive, warm, ‘family’ atmosphere
• Fun physical exercises to keep joints/muscles flexible
• Stimulating mental activities
• Crafts
• Group games
• Delicious full noon meal
• Medication reminders
• Nutritious snacks
• Transportation available
• Musical entertainment
• Community outings
• Local speakers

Positive Outcomes for participants:

• Foster a sense of belonging, purpose
• Rekindle old hobbies and learn new ones
• Reduce depression
• Improve mental agility
• Stronger, more flexible joints & muscles

Who can attend?

• Older adults facing health and social changes who want to participate in fun, stimulating, and meaningful  activities

What about cost?

• Scholarships available
• Other funding options possible
• Complimentary first visit

For more information contact the Aging Programs Coordinator at 608-328-9499.

Dementia Support Group

Build a support system with people who understand. Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support groups, conducted by trained facilitators, are a safe place for caregivers, family and friends of persons with dementia to:

• Develop a support system.
• Exchange practical information on caregiving challenges and possible solutions.
• Talk through issues and ways of coping.
• Share feelings, needs and concerns.
• Learn about community resources.

Contact Bonnie Nutt at the Alzheimer’s Association at 608-852-0616 or bnutt@alz.org or ADRC Dementia Care Specialist Whitney Thompson at 608-328-9372.

Hand In Hand

Adult Day Center

Our mission is to provide older adults the opportunity to build and maintain social, cognitive, and physical skills.

Tuesday & Friday * 9:30 am – 2:30 pm *

Program Location:

2227 4th Street

Monroe, WI 53566

(United Methodist Church)

What services do we offer?

• An inclusive, warm, ‘family’ atmosphere
• Fun physical exercises to keep joints/muscles flexible
• Stimulating mental activities
• Crafts
• Group games
• Delicious full noon meal
• Medication reminders
• Nutritious snacks
• Transportation available
• Musical entertainment
• Community outings
• Local speakers

Positive Outcomes for participants:

• Foster a sense of belonging, purpose
• Rekindle old hobbies and learn new ones
• Reduce depression
• Improve mental agility
• Stronger, more flexible joints & muscles

Who can attend?

• Older adults facing health and social changes who want to participate in fun, stimulating, and meaningful  activities

What about cost?

• Scholarships available
• Other funding options possible
• Complimentary first visit

For more information contact the Aging Programs Coordinator at 608-328-9499.

Hand In Hand

Adult Day Center

Our mission is to provide older adults the opportunity to build and maintain social, cognitive, and physical skills.

Tuesday & Friday * 9:30 am – 2:30 pm *

Program Location:

2227 4th Street

Monroe, WI 53566

(United Methodist Church)

What services do we offer?

• An inclusive, warm, ‘family’ atmosphere
• Fun physical exercises to keep joints/muscles flexible
• Stimulating mental activities
• Crafts
• Group games
• Delicious full noon meal
• Medication reminders
• Nutritious snacks
• Transportation available
• Musical entertainment
• Community outings
• Local speakers

Positive Outcomes for participants:

• Foster a sense of belonging, purpose
• Rekindle old hobbies and learn new ones
• Reduce depression
• Improve mental agility
• Stronger, more flexible joints & muscles

Who can attend?

• Older adults facing health and social changes who want to participate in fun, stimulating, and meaningful  activities

What about cost?

• Scholarships available
• Other funding options possible
• Complimentary first visit

For more information contact the Aging Programs Coordinator at 608-328-9499.

Taking care of someone can be hard, even when it’s someone you love. Caring for a loved one can impact every aspect of your life. Preparing and protecting yourself, working to understand your loved one’s experience, and embracing help from others can help to enhance the joys of your caregiving experience. Contact the ADRC is you or someone you know could use a little extra help. Our support group meets monthly on the Third Tuesday from 10:30 to Noon at the Dodgeville Public Library. Refreshments are served.

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