by ADRC | Apr 5, 2021 | Advocacy, Blog
DID YOU KNOW? One of the services provided by ADRCs is to support young adults with disabilities while they are still in school and as they make the transition to adulthood by helping them connect to programs and services in the community. Students are supported in...
by ADRC | Mar 29, 2021 | Blog
Question: My 75-year-old mother recently had knee replacement surgery and suffers from arthritis. She is having difficulty getting in and out of the shower as well as getting dressed (especially putting on socks and shoes). She is also having more arthritis pain in...
by ADRC | Mar 29, 2021 | Blog, Dementia
What would you do if you found out your neighbor had dementia? Would you take them a casserole? Would you keep an extra eye out in case they wander? Would you try to avoid them, or would you go over and have a friendly...
by ADRC | Mar 29, 2021 | Blog
Leaving your home quickly during an emergency can be difficult for anyone. If you live with a disability, the task may seem daunting. Careful planning, plus a fully stocked emergency toolkit, can make you prepared for almost any crisis situation. If you have a...
by ADRC | Mar 29, 2021 | Blog, Caregiver Information
By: Jane Mahoney, Older American Act Consultant, Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources When you first learn that a loved one needs help it is hard to know where to begin. Sometimes there is a sudden change of health that prompts you to get...
by ADRC | Mar 29, 2021 | Blog, Nutrition
As of January 1, 2020, it was out with the old and in with the new when it came to the nutrition labels you find on food packages. Several updates had been made to these labels due to research showing a link between diet and chronic disease. • Calories and...
