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 | 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, 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 smommaerts | 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 smommaerts | 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 smommaerts | 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...
