Prevention News
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...
Caregivers Have Rights, Too!
CAREGIVERS HAVE RIGHTS, TOO! By Jane Mahoney, Older American's Act Consultant, Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources It happens gradually. She needs a little help balancing the checkbook. There are other bills on the counter not getting paid. The layer of ice on...
Emergency Preparedness, Are You Ready?
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 in...
You Are Not Alone!
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...
Memory Screening
Memory Screening A memory screen is a wellness tool that helps identify possible changes in memory and cognition. It creates a baseline for a person who maybe experiencing some memory issues, so that the future changes can be monitored. Early detection has been proven...
Tips for Healthy Eating
Tips for Healthy Eating Here are some recommendations for healthy eating: Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables. Eating fruits and vegetables of different colors gives your body a wide range of valuable nutrients, including fiber, folate, potassium, and vitamins A...
Learn How to Talk to Your Doctor
Learn How to Talk to Your Doctor If you are over 18 and attend doctor appointments with a friend or family member who is over 60 years old, then you can take part in a new research study call Best Communication. Best Communication is a 4 part class that will teach...
Yoga Research Project
Yoga Needs Assessment Survey We would like to invite you to fill out a survey for a research study. The purpose of this survey is to help us better understand attitudes about yoga. The survey should take approximately 5 minutes to complete. There is a minor risk of...
Saving Money Through Prevention
Saving Money Through Prevention As costs for medical care and health insurance continue to rise each year, it has become more and more important to focus on taking care of ourselves. Whether it be managing a frustrating chronic condition, making diet changes, keeping...