by ADRC | Apr 25, 2024 | Blog
You may have called ADRC and spoke to a staff member over the phone or perhaps you stopped in and met with someone directly. Whichever form of communication you have used, you likely did not learn much about the individual assisting you. This is because our goal is to...
by ADRC | Apr 25, 2024 | Blog, Monthly Theme
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...
by ADRC | Apr 25, 2024 | Blog, Nutrition
Did you know that as we age, the risk of dehydration increases? Here’s what you need to know about staying hydrated: Good hydration is good for you! • Helps prevent heart and kidney disease • Is essential for concentration, memory, and mood • Improves digestion...
by ADRC | Apr 25, 2024 | Blog
Question: I help my parents from time to time, increasingly over the past few months. They seemed to be doing okay, but over the last year or so, my siblings and I have noticed some significant changes and declines in their physical abilities. In particular, my...
by ADRC | Apr 25, 2024 | Blog
For Reprint by the GWAAR Legal Services Team When people think of the term “hospice,” many believe it means a person has given up on life or has just days to live. Many others think hospice is a type of facility, like a hospital or nursing home, that once...
by ADRC | Mar 27, 2024 | Advocacy, Blog, Caregiver Information, Monthly Theme
Informal caregivers, also called family caregivers, make up a large number of Wisconsinites. In fact, there are an estimated 58,000 informal caregivers in the state, and these individuals provide 80% of all care to older adults and adults with disabilities! These...
