by ADRC | Sep 30, 2021 | Advocacy, Blog
If you have ever been to the doctor and struggled to understand and use the information being shared with you, you are not alone. Two decades of research show that nearly 9 in 10 American adults struggle to understand critical health information available in health...
by ADRC | Sep 30, 2021 | Blog
Looking for Assistance with Employment?Looking for a job is not easy and can be a hard task for anyone. Are you an adult with a disability, an older adult, or maybe transitioning out of high school and into the world of work for the first time? There are resources,...
by smommaerts | Sep 30, 2021 | Blog
Since 1922, the second week of October has been designated as Fire Prevention Week (FPW). Here are a few tips to keep yourself prepared. Prevent a Fire Clean your dryer vent after each use. Built-up fibers from clothing may lead to an electrical fire.Annually inspect...
by smommaerts | Sep 30, 2021 | Blog
By Guest Writer: Nancy Spiegelhoff 1943 – Welcome to the Terrace Room, 5th Floor at Prange’s Department Store in Green Bay, Wisconsin… A friendly hostess in a tiny, white starched apron and cap approaches us. We are ushered between tables, gracefully draped in long,...
by smommaerts | Sep 30, 2021 | Blog
The TimeSlips Tele-Stories project connected local artists and seniors to provide meaningful conversation that offered an opportunity for the elders’ creative expression and for artists to deepen their skills working with older adults. This culminated in a piece...
by smommaerts | Aug 31, 2021 | Blog, Caregiver Information, Dementia
People with dementia experience challenges in navigating their everyday tasks. Now imagine how scary, disorienting, or frightening it must be for someone with dementia who is experiencing an emergency. People with dementia may need assistance in preparing for an...
