by ADRC | Apr 26, 2023 | Blog, Monthly Theme
Here in Brown County, we have nearly 60,000 adults over the age of 60. In other words, an estimated 22% of our total population is (hopefully) enjoying, or nearing retirement! 60 years holds so many memories, dreams, challenges, and changes of seasons. Through...
by ADRC | Apr 26, 2023 | Blog, Monthly Theme, Nutrition
Every year, we celebrate Older Americans Month in May! Older Americans month dates back to 1963 when President John F. Kennedy designated May as Senior Citizens Month. It was later renamed Older Americans Month, which honors older Americans and celebrates their...
by ADRC | Apr 26, 2023 | Blog, Monthly Theme
The Administration for Community Living (ACL) leads the nation’s observance of Older Americans Month. One focus of the ACL is to support those aging in place – how to stay in their home and live independently in the community for as long as possible....
by ADRC | Mar 31, 2023 | Advocacy, Blog, Caregiver Information, Monthly Theme
April 16, 2023 is National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD). Since 2008, the purpose of NHDD is to educate and empower people about the importance of advance care planning. There are times that decisions about medical treatments need to be made when a person is too...
by ADRC | Mar 31, 2023 | Advocacy, Blog, Monthly Theme
We can’t plan for everything, but we can talk about what is most important, in our life and in our healthcare, with those who matter most. National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD) takes place on April 16 each year to educate and motivate our community about the...
by ADRC | Mar 31, 2023 | Advocacy, Blog, Monthly Theme
Question: What is Power of Attorney and why do I need one? Answer: A Power of Attorney is a document that grants specific health care or financial decision-making authority to another person. Contrary to what many people think, Wisconsin is not a “next of...
