by ADRC | Sep 25, 2024 | Blog, Medicare, Monthly Theme
For Reprint by the GWAAR Medicare Outreach Team Do you have a Medicare Prescription Drug (Part D) plan or a Medicare Advantage with Drug coverage? Every year, Medicare Advantage and Part D plans can change the list of prescription medications they will cover as well...
by ADRC | Aug 27, 2024 | Blog, Monthly Theme
Question: What can I do to reduce the risk of falling in my home? Answer: Each year there are about 3 million emergency room visits and 1 million fall related hospitalizations among older adults. Fortunately, there are some simple steps you can take to reduce your...
by ADRC | Jul 24, 2024 | Blog, Caregiver Information, Dementia, Monthly Theme
Whether you are beginning to notice brain changes, or have a diagnosed type of dementia, there is plenty you can do to help keep yourself and your loved ones safe for Medical Alert Month! Power of Attorney for Healthcare Document Everyone age 18 and over should have...
by ADRC | Jul 24, 2024 | Blog, Monthly Theme, Nutrition
Nutrition plays an important role in falls prevention. Poor nutrition impacts your overall health and can cause frailty, which increases your risk of falling. Those who have fallen are more often malnourished than people who haven’t fallen, one study finding...
by ADRC | Jun 26, 2024 | Blog, Grounded Cafe, Monthly Theme
Question: I was at ADRC for an event and learned there is a cafe located there. Can you tell me more about Grounded Cafe? Answer: Grounded Cafe opened in 2017 as a coffee shop serving coffee and smoothies. The seedling ideas was to provide on-the-job training for...
by ADRC | May 29, 2024 | Blog, Dementia, Monthly Theme
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...
