Aging and Disability Resource Center of the North - Ashland County

09/30/2025

🌿 Living Well with Dementia 🌿
Staying informed and supported makes all the difference. Our Living Well with Dementia newsletter brings you:
✔️ Practical tips for daily living
✔️ Local caregiver resources
✔️ Inspiring stories from our community
✔️ Upcoming events and learning opportunities

📰 Subscribe today and get the tools you need to navigate dementia with confidence, care, and hope.

Together, we can make the journey a little lighter 💜

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09/29/2025

✨ Keeping the Season Bright: Holidays and Dementia Care ✨
The holidays can bring joy—but also extra stress when caring for someone with dementia. 💜

This FREE class for caregivers will share tips, tools, and strategies to help you:
✔️ Reduce holiday stress
✔️ Create meaningful moments
✔️ Keep the season bright for your whole family

📅November 14th, 2025; 9:30am
📍Great Lakes Visitor Center, Ashland WI
👉 Register today: call 1-866-663-3607 or email colleen.brewer@ashlandcountywi.gov

09/26/2025

🌟 Powerful Tools for Caregivers Class 🌟
Caring for a loved one is rewarding, but it can also feel overwhelming. This FREE class gives you skills, strategies, and support to help you:

✔️ Reduce stress
✔️ Improve communication
✔️ Feel more confident in your role

Join us and connect with others who understand. 💜

📅 October 6th- November 11th
📍 Virtual Class Series
👉 Call 866-663-3607 or email colleen.brewer@ashlandcountywi.gov to register.

09/24/2025

🧠💪 Brain & Body Fitness Class! 💪🧠

Boost your mind and body in one fun, energizing session! Join us for exercises designed to keep your brain sharp and your body strong. Perfect for all fitness levels.

📅 Every Monday, October 6 – November 10
🕑 10:00 – 11:30 AM
📍 Enrichment Center — 400 Chapple Ave, Ashland, WI
💲 Free & open to all!

Stay active, stay social, and feel great! ✨

👉 To reserve your spot, call 715-682-2776

09/23/2025

🎃👻 Spooky Meal & Movie! 👻🎃

Join us for a frightfully fun afternoon at the Enrichment Center!
We’ll kick things off with a spooky-themed lunch, then settle in for the 1931 horror classic Frankenstein. 🧟‍♂️🍽️🎬

📅 Monday, October 27th
🍴 Lunch at 12:00 PM
🎥 Movie at 12:30 PM
📍 Enrichment Center — 400 Chapple Ave, Ashland, WI
💲 FREE & open to all!

Good food, great company, and a timeless monster movie — what more could you want? 🕯️🦇

👉 To reserve your spot, call 715-682-2776.

09/18/2025

🧠 Brain Tip #10: See Your Doctor 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

Regular check-ups are important for brain health! Your doctor can help manage health conditions, review medications, and catch concerns early—so you can stay sharp and healthy.

Don’t wait until there’s a problem—prevention and early care make a big difference! 💙✨

👉 Learn more: https://wihealthyaging.org/brain

09/17/2025

🌟🍿 Free Meal & Movie for Our Community! 🍿🌟

You’re invited to join us for a special afternoon of food, fun, and film! Enjoy a FREE meal and movie—open to ALL community members. Bring your family, friends, or neighbors and spend some time together. 💛

📅 Friday, September 19th
🕛 12:00 PM
📍 Enrichment Center, 400 Chapple Ave, Ashland, WI 54806

No cost, just good company and a great movie. 🎬
👉 Call 715-682-2776 to reserve your spot!

09/17/2025

🧠 Brain Tip #9: Protect Your Head 🪖🚴‍♀️

Head injuries can raise the risk of memory loss and dementia later in life. Protect your brain by:
✅ Wearing a helmet when biking, skiing, or skating
✅ Using seatbelts every time you’re in the car
✅ Preventing falls with safe shoes and clutter-free spaces

Your brain is priceless—keep it safe! 💡💪

👉 Learn more: https://wihealthyaging.org/brain

09/16/2025

🧠 Brain Tip #8: Avoid Smoking & Limit Alcohol 🚭🍷

What’s good for your body is also good for your brain! Avoiding smoking and limiting alcohol can protect your memory, improve circulation, and lower your risk of dementia and other health problems.

Making small changes today adds up to big benefits for your brain tomorrow. 💪✨

👉 Learn more: https://wihealthyaging.org/brain

09/15/2025

🧠 Brain Tip #7: Control Health Conditions ❤️
Your brain and body are connected! Managing conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol can protect your brain health and lower your risk of memory problems.

Work with your healthcare provider, take medications as prescribed, and make healthy lifestyle choices—it all adds up to a stronger brain and a healthier you. 💪✨

👉 Learn more: https://wihealthyaging.org/brain

09/12/2025

🧠 Brain Tip #6: Manage Stress 🌿

Chronic stress can take a toll on your brain health, memory, and mood. Finding healthy ways to relax—like deep breathing, exercise, meditation, or spending time in nature—helps protect your brain and improve overall well-being. 💆‍♀️✨

Take a deep breath… your brain will thank you! 💚

👉 Learn more: https://wihealthyaging.org/brain