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Who We Are

We’re here to help older people and people with disabilities – along with their families and caregivers – find services and resources to keep them living well and independently.We help: Adults age 60 and older, Adults with physical or developmental disabilities

Our Mission

The Aging and Disability Resource Center of Southwest Wisconsin is dedicated to providing older adults and people with physical or developmental/intellectual disabilities with the resources needed to live with dignity and security, and achieve maximum independence and quality of life. The goal of the ADRC is to empower individuals to to make informed choices and to streamline access to the appropriate services and supports.

Most of our events have been suspended through the month of May. Please call us before planning to attend!!

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2020
Dementia Caregiver Support Group @ Barneveld Public Library
Tickets
Jul 8 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

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.

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Categories: Grant County Tags: Alzheimer's caregivers Dementia support group
Dementia Caregiver Support Group @ Barneveld Public Library
Tickets
Jul 8 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

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.

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Categories: Green County Iowa County Lafayette County Tags: Alzheimer's caregivers Dementia support group
Jul
9
Thu
2020
Albany-Brodhead-Juda to Monroe Shuttle
Tickets
Jul 9 @ 4:30 am – 7:00 am

Reservations are required and can be made by calling the ADRC at (608) 328-9499. Priority is given to older people and people with disabilities.  If space is available, we provide transportation to anyone of any age who requests a ride.  Reservations can be made at any time, but must be made at least one day prior to the trip.

These are open to any Green County resident with priority given to those age 55+ or disabled.  Please call the ADRC at 608-328-9499.

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Categories: Green County
Albany-Brodhead-Juda to Monroe Shuttle
Tickets
Jul 9 @ 4:30 am – 8:00 am

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Categories: Green County
Albany-Brodhead-Juda to Monroe Shuttle
Tickets
Jul 9 @ 4:30 am – 8:00 am

Reservations are required and can be made by calling the ADRC at (608) 328-9499. Priority is given to older people and people with disabilities.  If space is available, we provide transportation to anyone of any age who requests a ride.  Reservations can be made at any time, but must be made at least one day prior to the trip.

These are open to any Green County resident with priority given to those age 55+ or disabled.  Please call the ADRC at 608-328-9499.

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Categories: Green County
Caregiver Coalition Meeting @ Monroe Clinic, New Hospital Building
Tickets
Jul 9 @ 6:00 am – 7:30 am

Caregiver Coalition Meeting, Monroe Clinic – 12 to 1:30 Café Room 3, Hospital Building.  Open to agencies who work with caregivers or family caregivers.  Help direct educational and support efforts in the community as it deals with caregivers.  Contact the ADRC 608-328-9499 if you would like more information to be involved with this group.

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Categories: Green County
Caregiver Coalition Meeting @ Monroe Clinic, New Hospital Building
Tickets
Jul 9 @ 7:00 am – 8:30 am

Caregiver Coalition Meeting, Monroe Clinic – 12 to 1:30 Café Room 3, Hospital Building.  Open to agencies who work with caregivers or family caregivers.  Help direct educational and support efforts in the community as it deals with caregivers.  Contact the ADRC 608-328-9499 if you would like more information to be involved with this group.

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Categories: Grant County
Grant County Taxi in Lancaster
Tickets
Jul 9 @ 7:30 am – 4:00 pm

A wheelchair accessible, lowered floor mini van is used to transport people of ALL ages in Lancaster are Tuesdays & Thursdays from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Cost is $2.00 each way and 50 cents for stops between the first and last one. Please contact 608-723-6451 for more information.

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Categories: Grant County
July 2020 Jul 2020

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