Aging and Disability Resource Center of the North - Bayfield County

09/28/2026

Parkinson disease usually occurs in older people, but younger people can also be affected. Men are affected more often than women.

The cause of the disease is unknown but people with a family history of the disease have a higher risk. Exposure to air pollution, pesticides and solvents may increase risk.

09/27/2026

It’s important to know the heart attack symptoms common in women. If you experience any warning signs, call 911 right away.

09/27/2026

The more we experience, the more we grow, the more we have to share.

09/27/2026

09/26/2026

From the page:
"Sundowning is increased confusion that people living with Alzheimer's and dementia may experience from dusk through night. Also called "sundowner's syndrome," it is not a disease but a set of symptoms or dementia-related behaviors that may include difficulty sleeping, anxiety, agitation, hallucinations, pacing and disorientation. Although the exact cause is unknown, sundowning may occur due to disease progression and changes in the brain."

Sundowning occurs in late afternoon through the night, causing confusion and sleep issues for people with Alzheimer's or dementia. Learn how to manage it.

09/26/2026

💜 Powerful Tools for Caregivers 💜

Caring for a family member or friend can be rewarding, challenging, and sometimes overwhelming. Powerful Tools for Caregivers provides practical tools and strategies to help caregivers manage stress, communicate effectively, solve problems, set goals, and take better care of themselves while caring for others.

📅 Tuesdays, September 29–November 2, 2026
⏰ 3:00–4:30 PM
💻 Virtual

Participants receive handouts and the Caregiver Helpbook with additional resources and tools.

📞 Registration is required: 1-866-663-3607
Colleen Brewer: [email protected]
Shea O’Rourke: shea.o'[email protected]

If you’re a caregiver, this class is for you, too. 💜

09/26/2026

🧠 Boost Your Brain & Memory Program 💜

Interested in learning practical strategies to support brain health as you age? Join Colleen Brewer, ADRC Dementia Care Specialist, and Dee Sweet, Red Cliff Memory Care Coordinator, for Boost Your Brain & Memory.

Developed by the Mather Institute, this evidence-based program takes a whole-person approach to brain fitness. Participants will learn and practice strategies that may help with memory, organization, attention, stress management, and maintaining brain health.

📅 Every other Monday, September 21–December 7, 2026
⏰ 12:30–2:00 PM
📍 Cable United Church of Christ
13445 County Highway M, Cable, WI 54821

📞 Registration is required.
Call Colleen Brewer, Dementia Care Specialist, at 715-682-7004 ext. 153 to register.

Come learn, connect, and discover ways to keep your brain active and healthy! 🧠💜

09/25/2026

💜 Brain & Body Group Fitness Program 🧠💪

Looking for a fun way to stay active, connect with others, and support brain and physical wellness?

The Brain & Body Fitness Program is an exercise and social program for people living with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and their care partners.

📅 Mondays, October 5–November 9
⏰ 12:30–2:00 PM
📍 Enrichment Center, 400 Chapple Ave., Ashland
💲 No cost

Participants should be able to perform simple exercises, follow verbal directions, and participate in conversation.

Research has shown this type of program can support physical fitness and mood while providing a safe, effective, and enjoyable opportunity for social connection. 💜

Registration is required.
📞 Call Danielle Green, Enrichment Center Director, at 715-682-2776 to register.

09/25/2026

💜 Dementia Care Specialist Programs – Ashland & Bayfield Counties 💜

Living with dementia affects more than just the person diagnosed—it can impact care partners, families, and the whole community. Our Dementia Care Specialist Program offers education, support, resources, and opportunities for connection for people living with dementia and those who care about them.

Check out our October–December 2026 programs and upcoming events, including:

🧠 Free Brain Health Screens
💜 Caregiver Support Groups
🏃 Brain & Body Fitness and Boost Your Brain & Memory
🌱 Powerful Tools for Caregivers
🚨 Buckle & Be Heard and Purple Tube Project
📚 Dementia awareness training for community organizations and businesses
🎵 Melody Lane Singers
🧠 Memory Matters presentations
📞 Lifeline information

There are programs for people living with dementia, care partners, families, businesses, first responders, and community organizations.

📞 Questions or want more information? Contact Dementia Care Specialist Colleen Brewer at 1-866-663-3607.

See the graphics for dates, times, and locations. 💜

09/25/2026

What should you do when a friend is diagnosed with Parkinson's disease? A new campaign featuring Michael J. Fox and Harrison Ford shares a simple message: keep showing up.

Learn practical ways to support a loved one living with Parkinson's. https://hubs.la/Q04xxf120

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research