When we’re caregiving for a loved one, we often get bogged down in the day-to-day tasks that we need to get done, but it’s important to maintain our relationship with them as well. One way to do that is to get out and do something fun together. It can be overwhelming to try to find somewhere to go and something to do when your love one’s needs present possible obstacles – maybe they have dementia, a disability, or just need to sit down often to rest – so we’ve put together this short list of accessible places to go and things to do in the Brown County area.
Lambeau Field
Tour Lambeau Field with your choice of one-hour, 90-minutes, or two-hour tours to learn the history of the stadium and the team. You can add a visit to the Hall of Fame and a meal at 1919 if you’d like to make a whole day of it. The stadium, Hall of Fame, and restaurant are accessible. Wheelchairs are available at Guest Services on non-game days. Guests should enter through the American Family Insurance Gate on non-game days.
Green Bay Botanical Gardens
About half of the Garden has paved walkways and there are wheelchairs and scooters available for use. The Garden has a wheelchair-accessible, gender-inclusive, family restroom. They also have low-sensory areas, welcomes service animals, accessible parking spaces, and more.
Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary
This 535-acre park is free and open year-round. The Sanctuary has paved and wheelchair-accessible trails, viewing areas, buildings, and picnic areas.
Heritage Hill
This historical park has ramps and wheelchair-accessible paths. Wheelchairs are allowed in all buildings (some restrictions for strollers). There are also a limited number of wheelchairs available for use at no cost.
Neville Public Museum
The museum is completely accessible. There is an elevator available to access the second floor exhibits. A limited number of wheelchairs are available.
Barkhausen Waterfowl Preserve
The Sensory Woods at Barkhausen has accessible trails, wildlife viewing, seating areas, sensory activities, and more.
Brown County Library
Visit one of the libraries in Brown County to check out some books to read together or attend a library event.
Adventure Together
Looking for a place to have coffee or lunch together? Grounded Cafe at ADRC serves up delicious food and fabulous drinks! Up for an outdoor adventure? The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has a web page full of accessible recreation – including fishing, boating, trail, and camping/cabins.
Dementia Friendly
If your loved one has dementia, you can check out this interactive map of locations throughout Brown County that are Purple Angel trained, meaning they are dementia friendly!
This is just a short list of ideas of things you can do with your loved one. The important thing to remember is to find things you can do together to reconnect as people – not just caregiver and care recipient. Maintaining that bond and finding the joy in your relationship helps to reduce stress and provide deeper meaning to your caregiving.
Source: greenbay.com
