A discussion of how Alzheimer’s Disease is increasingly affecting communities is scheduled for 5 to 7 p.m. today (Sept. 25) in the Capernaum Room at Grace Lutheran Communities, 206 N. Willson Dr. in Altoona. Lisa Wells, dementia care specialist at the Eau Claire County Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC), will be the featured speaker. […]
Diabetes education classes help Eau Claire man improve his quality of life
By Dan Lea, Public Affairs Specialist, Mayo Clinic Health Systems Ken Moore had lost his get-up-and-go. “My wife said, ‘All you do is come home and sit in your chair. You have no motivation,’” said Moore, 55, of Eau Claire. “She said I should go see a doctor.” He did. And that was when Moore […]
Free program on end-of-life planning scheduled for Aug. 23 by ADRC and Dove Healthcare
An all-day program focused on end-of-life concerns and organizing to deal with them will be presented by the Eau Claire County Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) and Dove Healthcare West on Wednesday, Aug. 23. The free program, which includes lunch, refreshments and a copy of a Final Affairs Guide, will run from 8 a.m. […]
Introducing the Chippewa Valley’s Nonprofit Organizations: Aging & Disability Resource Center of Eau Claire County
The CVPost’s “6 of Substance” series is part of our effort to provide news of area nonprofit organizations and increase public awareness of their missions and activities. This week’s featured organization is the Aging & Disability Resource Center of Eau Claire County, which helps people age 60+ and adults with disabilities secure needed services and benefits, live with dignity and security and achieve maximum independence and quality of life.
ADRC to offer six-part program on how nutrition and lifestyle changes can promote better health
A program aimed at people who want to learn more about how nutrition and lifestyle changes can promote better health will be presented by the county Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) on six Wednesday afternoons from July 12 to Aug. 16. The “Healthy Eating” program is scheduled for 1:30 to 4 p.m. at the […]
Of life, falls, bridges. . . and preparedness
By Katherine Schneider for the Chippewa Valley Post A very reliable friend recently missed a bridge game. After several phone calls were unanswered, another friend drove by and found a light on, but nobody answered when she knocked. After some discussion, we decided to call the Eau Claire Police Department and ask them to do […]