by smommaerts | Jun 30, 2021 | Blog, Caregiver Information, Dementia
With the impacts of COVID-19 over the past year, many people have had to provide care for their loved ones from a distance. Even without COVID-19, some caregivers find themselves providing care and services for their loved ones from different cities, states, and even...
by smommaerts | Jun 30, 2021 | Blog, Nutrition
Gut health is something we many not think about when we picture maintaining good health, but it’s very important. With a healthy gut, we are more likely to ward off issues with the gastrointestinal system. Let’s look at how prebiotics and probiotics play a...
by smommaerts | Jun 30, 2021 | Advocacy, Blog, Caregiver Information, Housing
This July marks the end of the 2021-2022 budget process in Wisconsin. After months of gathering information from state agencies, constituents, and special interest groups, our Governor and state legislature have crafted a budget that will fund numerous programs and...
by smommaerts | Jun 30, 2021 | Blog, COVID19
For reprint by the GWAAR Legal Services Team The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is now accepting applications for financial assistance for COVID-19 related funeral expenses. If you paid for funeral services and burial or cremation for someone whose death...
by smommaerts | Jun 30, 2021 | Blog, Caregiver Information
As caregivers, we sometimes forget our own needs or have a difficult time prioritizing the importance of self-care. Finding time to get out of the house can feel like a barrier to getting some “me time.” Fortunately, there are many different ways to relax...
by ADRC | Jun 30, 2021 | Blog, Scam
Many older adults in Brown County have fallen victim to door-to-door scams over the past few years. One scam scenario includes a young man posing as a Water Department employee allowed into an older woman’s home. Once in, he took an undisclosed amount of money while...
