Aging and Disability Resource Center of the North - Bayfield County

08/12/2025

From the page:
"Behind every scientific breakthrough are the people who made the discovery possible by participating in research. People who volunteer for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias clinical research help scientists uncover better ways to prevent, diagnose, and treat dementia. Watch and read their stories below."

Watch videos and read testimonials about why participants join clinical trials and studies.

08/11/2025

"A big new study finds that diet, exercise and other lifestyle changes can significantly enhance the health of aging brains. "

A study of more than 2,100 people ages 60 to 79 found that an intensive two-year program of mental and physical activities, along with a heart-healthy diet, improved memory and thinking.

08/11/2025

From the article:
"Osteoporosis is a disease that weakens bones to the point where they can break easily. This infographic encourages older adults to learn the basics about osteoporosis and related risk factors."

View an infographic on osteoporosis, its risk factors, and how to help reduce your risk for this disease.

08/11/2025

Caregiving for a family member or friend may be one of the most challenging — and rewarding — jobs you will ever have. Here are 10 ways to get started on your journey.

Get advice and resources from experts and fellow caregivers

08/11/2025

Get advice and resources from experts and fellow caregivers

08/11/2025

Recognize what it feels like, and learn steps to safeguard your mental health.

Recognize what it feels like, and learn steps to safeguard your mental health

08/10/2025

Have you heard about the Respite Care Association of Wisconsin? See below for more information on this great resource for caregivers and care recipients.

08/10/2025

From the webpage:
"Gift cards are a popular and convenient gift-giving option, but they are also a target for scammers. Stay one step ahead and shop carefully to avoid a scam known as “gift card draining.”

Here’s how the gift card scam works: Scammers tamper with gift cards in stores using handheld scanners to capture card information, then periodically check the balance by calling the retailer's 800 number. Once the card is activated, they either clone and create counterfeit cards, use the information to shop online, or divert the funds to their own cards, leaving the unsuspecting buyer with an empty gift card.

One person shared their experience with this scam on BBB Scam Tracker. “A friend got a gift card at [company name redacted] and the paper packaging had not been visibly tampered with. The clerk scanned the barcode that is visible through the paper packaging’s “window” and applied the funds, but when my friend went to use the card, he saw this sticker had been carefully inserted through the “window” to cover up the barcode. The card itself had no funds on it.”"

Gift cards are a convenient option for gift giving, but they are also a target for scammers. Know the signs of "gift card draining" scams and how to avoid them.

08/10/2025

Paid and unpaid caregivers are often the glue that holds together the daily living plan for older Americans and those with disabilities. Caregivers play a critical role in keeping our most vulnerable family and community members safe and healthy.

Learn more about the joys and challenges of caregiving in the PBS documentary “Caregiving.” From the filmmakers of "The Gene" and "Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies," and Executive Produced by Bradley Cooper, "Caregiving" is a groundbreaking new documentary from Well Beings that personalizes America’s caregiving crisis. “Caregiving” is available here: https://www.pbs.org/show/caregiving/

08/09/2025

Know the signs of gift card scams. If someone asks for a gift card for payment, it is likely a scam. Don't fall for it!

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08/09/2025

08/09/2025

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