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Eau Claire's ADRC Has Become A Champion For Collaboration

The regional Aging and Disability Resource Center dedicates its programming to support people living with dementia and their families

Throughout life and in our daily routines, collaboration can become an essential tool for success and well-being. The Aging and Disability Resource Center of Eau Claire County (ADRC) embodies these beliefs both in their mission and vision, as they...

A Hopeful Path Toward Peace Of Mind

Caring Transitions honors clients’ stories through senior relocation, downsizing services and growth of CTBids online auctions

Rooted in a mission to transform the lives of seniors and their families, the Caring Transitions staff is always on the move — quite literally. This organization’s work extends beyond a traditional business model — offering full-service moving, estate sales, and final...

A SECOND ACT: Financial Benefits of Working in Retirement

Strategic retirement: why working longer pays off

Retirement often signals the end of a career, but it doesn't mean you have to stop working entirely. Many retirees find fulfillment in transitioning to a less demanding role. If you’re unsure about continuing to work, switching to part-time, or fully retiring, you’re not alone. Here are some benefits of working a bit longer in retirement ...

An Estate Management Checklist: Simplify & Secure Your Legacy

Follow this guide for a great place to start in preparing your estate plan

Estate planning is one of those tasks that many people know they should address, but often put off. It can feel overwhelming, emotional, or even unnecessary – until life proves otherwise. The reality is that every adult, regardless of wealth, benefits from having a plan in place. At Trust Point, estate management isn’t just about financial assets. It’s about clarity, security, and leaving behind a roadmap that eases stress for loved ones. By tackling it step by step ...

September is Healthy Aging Month

take a breath of fresh air this fall and get a fresh start

As summer winds down and routines begin to shift, September offers the perfect opportunity to reflect, refresh, and re-engage – especially when it comes to your health and wellbeing. That’s why the ADRC of Dunn County is proud to recognize September as Healthy Aging Month – a time to celebrate the positive side of growing older and to encourage everyone aged 45 and up to take charge of their physical, social, emotional, and financial health ...

Understanding the Differences Between Forgetfulness & Signs of Dementia

there are a few key distinctions between normal forgetfulness as we age and signs of something more

Have you ever found yourself standing in the middle of a room, wondering what you came in for? Or perhaps you’ve struggled to remember a word that was on the tip of your tongue? These occasional memory lapses are often a normal part of aging and are usually not a cause for alarm. In fact, after we turn 65 years old, almost 40% of us will experience some form of memory loss. For most of us, however, the memory loss will be mild enough that we can still live our day-to-day lives ...

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 ...