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MARCH FOR MEALS: Senior Food Program Calls for Donations

month-long campaign supports widely utilized Meals on Wheels program

As participation continues to grow in the local Meals on Wheels program, organized by the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC), this spring’s fundraising campaign will support its continued service to over 1,000 area seniors. The March for Meals program will accept any donation amount, with a suggested contribution of $5. “$125 will sponsor 25 meals and $625 will sponsor 125 meals,” Struck added ...

Exploring the ‘Blue Zones’

UWEC course examines lessons in longevity that can improve your life, whatever your age

In case you’ve never encountered the term before, the concept of “blue zones” has nothing to do with blues music or getting the blues. It’s a term coined by journalist and best-selling author Dan Buettner, who has extensively explored and promoted these “longevity hotspots” – places ...

Caring Transitions Chippewa Valley Welcomes New Owner Erin Swoboda

Swoboda announced as owner of transition services' northwest Wisconsin operations

Caring Transitions of the Chippewa Valley recently welcomed a new owner to its helm, continuing the business’s longtime relocation services efforts. Erin Swoboda will now oversee the company’s northwest Wisconsin territories including Eau Claire, Chippewa Falls ...

YMCA to Launch Pedaling for Parkinson’s Program This Fall

three area YMCA locations will offer the program at no cost

Pedaling for Parkinson’s™ will provide Parkinson’s patients and their caregivers the opportunity to engage in forced exercise on a bicycle. The program will run for eight weeks, meeting twice per week at varying dates/times depending on which YMCA location it is taking place ...

Managing a Loved One’s Money

tips for taking over the finances of a loved one

As loved ones gets older, it's common for health issues to impact various aspects of their daily lives, creating challenges to their independence and quality of life. Mental impairments, which include conditions affecting memory, reasoning, judgement, and other cognitive abilities, are a significant concern for older adults, according to the National Institute on Aging. Among these, dementia alone affects an estimated 6.9 million U.S. adults ...

Questions About Grief: Research Will Determine How Some HSHS Donor Funds Are Spent

survey seeks community input on use of $4.8 million endowment

Whether it’s the death of a spouse or another loved one, the end of a marriage, the loss of a job, or a serious medical diagnosis, grief is now – or will be – a fact of life for all of us. A new research project will help shape how millions of dollars in philanthropic donations ...

There’s an ‘App For That’: CVTC Students, ADRC Create Dementia Resource Guide

ADRC of Eau Claire County and local students work to support caregivers

As part of a service project requirement for CVTC nursing program students, Instructor Dawn Barone suggested Miles and her group collaborate with the Aging & Disability Resource Center of Eau Claire County (ADRC). Lisa Wells, dementia care specialist and grief ...

CVTC to Hold Conference for Family Caregivers, Healthcare Professionals

Caregiver Conference slated for Nov. 9 in Eau Claire

Families, friends and professionals caring for others can use a hand. Join fellow caregivers and experts to learn about self-care, managing stress, senior care, and so much more during Caregiver Conference – a conference for all caregivers ...

Tips on Protecting Older Adults From Scams, Abuse

Older adults are frequent target of fraud and abuse. Here’s what to look for

Like many of us, older adults are often targeted by con artists. Many victims don’t ask for help until it is too late! Help your friends, family, clients, or patients avoid fraud by knowing the signs of current or impending fraud ...

Fresh Kitchen, Fresh Meals: E.C. County Meals on Wheels Gets New Home

new kitchen will help serve more hungry Chippewa Valley seniors

Every weekday morning, the 5,000-square-foot kitchen is a hub of activity as staff members and volunteers prep and package about 600 meals. Most meals are delivered to home-bound seniors as part of the Meals on Wheels program, while some of the food goes ...