by ADRC | May 25, 2021 | Advocacy, Blog, Caregiver Information, Scam
June is World Elder Abuse Month, and ADRC is committed to being a part of the fight against the exploitation and abuse of our senior population. During the month, many agencies promote events and educational opportunities to alert community members to the signs of...
by ADRC | May 25, 2021 | Blog, Caregiver Information
Question: I’m worried about my mother. She is 84 years old, lives alone, and has some memory loss. For the past six months, I’ve been calling her every day to remind her to take her prescription medications. I’m afraid that she might not know which...
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 | Advocacy, Blog, Caregiver Information
“One person caring for another represents life’s greatest value.” -Jim Rohn Odds are, at some point in your life you have been a caregiver for a friend or family member. If so, you are likely aware of what an incredible joy and challenge it can...
by ADRC | Jan 28, 2021 | Blog, Caregiver Information, Dementia
As a person with dementia enters into the later stages, care decisions can become more difficult. In the late stages of dementia or Alzheimer’s, the person usually:• Has difficulty eating and swallowing• Needs assistance walking and eventually is unable to walk• Needs...
by ADRC | Nov 30, 2020 | Blog, Caregiver Information, Dementia
Though the holiday season can easily become overwhelming, it is also a time to relax and take some time to appreciate the positive aspects about life. A caregiving journey with a loved one with dementia can at times be chaotic and stressful, but if you take a few...
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