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...
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...
Caregiving & Advocacy

Caregiving & Advocacy

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...
Ask ADRC Specialists: Aging Advocacy Day

Ask ADRC Specialists: Aging Advocacy Day

Question: I am concerned about my quality of life while I age. I am not sure if, or how, I can make a difference. Is there any way I can get involved? Answer: An extremely important role that all of us can take when it comes to aging issues, whether you are an...