What is Dementia?
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...
Raise Awareness!
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 their...
Elder Abuse Awareness Day Recognized
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,...
Dementia 101
What is the difference between Alzheimer’s disease and dementia? This one of the most common questions asked. Dementia is a general term that describes a set of symptoms that can be present in many different health conditions. These symptoms include difficulties with...
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...
Health Screenings Save Men’s Lives
By: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Did you ever put off doing a task or getting a test and later wished you'd just gotten it over with? If you're a man with Medicare, now's the time to talk with your doctor about whether you should get screened for...
November 6th Election: Voting Resources for Voters with Disabilities
November 6th Election: Voting Resources for Voters with Disabilities Frequently Asked Questions about the November 6th Election DRW and the Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition have developed an “FAQ” document with some of the most common questions we receive about...
Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition Wants to Hear from You!!
Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition Wants to Hear from You!! The Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition is conducting a survey to learn more about voter experiences in Wisconsin during the August 14, 2018 primary election. We are interested in accessibility and...
New Medicare Cards are Being Received – Watch out for Phone Scams!
New Medicare Cards are Being Received – Watch out for Phone Scams! To help protect your identity, Medicare is mailing new Medicare cards. Your new card will have a new Medicare Number that’s unique to you, instead of your Social Security Number. Don’t share your...
Do you know about our board?
Do you know about our board? A little ADRC History.... Wisconsin is the birthplace for ADRCs. The long history of ADRC development starting in the 1990s as people in Wisconsin came together to develop the concept of ADRC. The first ADRCs in Wisconsin began operation...