Dementia Friendly Community

Dementia Friendly Community

Making Our Community a Better Place with Purple Angel Training The Purple Angel initiative, through the Brown County Dementia Friendly Community Coalition, trains businesses and organizations in our community to recognize, communicate with, and create a welcoming and...
Decision-Making Options Overview

Decision-Making Options Overview

Did you know Wisconsin is not a “next of kin” state? If something happens and you are no longer able to make safe decisions about your health and finances, your spouse or family do not automatically get to make those decisions for you. Having...
Nutrition Before & After Surgery

Nutrition Before & After Surgery

Knowing what foods to include in your diet before and after surgery could help aid in the healing process. It requires a lot of energy from the body to heal, so by incorporating the most nutritious foods into your diet, your body may recover quicker! Before Surgery...
Ask ADRC Specialists: Youth Transition

Ask ADRC Specialists: Youth Transition

Question: My child is a junior in high school and has a disability. What are some things I need to think about and plan for as they become a legal adult? How does ADRC work with students with disabilities? What is the best way to connect with ADRC? Answer: The...

Alphabet Soup: HRAs vs. HSAs vs. FSAs

For reprint by the GWAAR Legal Services Team Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRAs), Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) all provide ways for consumers to save money on healthcare costs. However, there are some big differences between...
Older Americans Month (OAM): Powered by Connection

Older Americans Month (OAM): Powered by Connection

Established in 1963, Older Americans Month (OAM) is celebrated every May. Led by a federal agency, the Administration for Community Living (ACL), OAM is a time to recognize older Americans’ contributions, highlighting aging trends, and reaffirm commitments to...