by ADRC | Aug 28, 2023 | Blog
By: Stacey Von Busch & Iliana Herrera-Flores Beginning in mid-April of this year, ADRC of Brown County opened its doors to a collaborative effort centered around the arts. Joined by local organizations, Casa ALBA Melanie and SAGE, elders from the Hispanic...
by ADRC | Aug 28, 2023 | Blog, Nutrition
September is National Food Safety Month. Anyone can become sick from a food-borne illness, which is defined as an illness caused by food contaminated with bacteria, viruses, parasites, or toxins. POP QUIZ! According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), how many...
by ADRC | Aug 28, 2023 | Advocacy, Blog, Monthly Theme
Question: I want to help people understand their rights and become more empowered to make their voice heard. What are some options that older adults and people with disabilities can use to advocate for themselves? Answer: There are multiple advocacy organizations that...
by ADRC | Aug 28, 2023 | Blog, Social Security
If you get a letter from Social Security stating you have been overpaid and you need to repay them, we may be able to help. If you agree with the overpayment and can pay it back, you just need to contact Social Security on how to handle the repayment. You may be able...
by ADRC | Jul 31, 2023 | Blog
For the past 10 years, I was the only family caregiver and “geriatric care manager” for my husband, diagnosed with vascular dementia and Parkinson’s disease after he suffered a massive stroke. Several months after his passing away, I began to reach...
by ADRC | Jul 31, 2023 | Blog, Dementia, Monthly Theme
Brain changes can happen for a variety of reasons, including dementia or changes due to an accident or injury. These changes can put you at risk for increased falls, and once you have a fall, your risk of falling again doubles. Falls are the most common cause of a...
