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PLEASE NOTE The Sheboygan County Aging & Disability Resource Center location: Click here for details & map

ADRC Monthly Info "Seniors In Touch" Monthly Dining Newsletter - View here

"Independent Lifestyles" ADRC's Talk Show on TV8-WSCS - View here

Workshops Powerful Tools for Caregivers Powerful Tools for Caregivers is specifically designed to provide education and support for family caregivers. Participants meet once a week for six weeks and learn to take care of themselves, reduce personal stress, communicate feelings, needs and concerns, manage challenging situations, become emotionally healthy, and master challenging care giving decisions. (no professional caregivers, please) Click here for this Workshop's Current Schedule       download - Registration Form

Living Well with Chronic Conditions Put Life Back in Your Life. Learn how to manage the challenges of living with a chronic health condition in this workshop that meets once a week for six weeks. Find practical ways to deal with pain and fatigue, discover better nutrition and exercise choices, understand new treatment choices, and learn better ways to talk with your doctor and family about your health. Click here for this Workshop's Current Schedule       download - Registration Form

Stepping On Stepping On is a well-researched falls prevention program for individuals who have fallen or are at risk of falling. This workshop meets once a week for seven weeks. Participants learn simple and fun balance and strength training; the role vision plays in keeping your balance, how medication can contribute to falls, ways to stay safe when out and about in your community, and how to check your home for safety. Click here for this Workshop's Current Schedule       download - Registration Form

Retirement Decisions Everything you need to know about retirement ... if you are thinking about retiring, you really need to take advantage of this free program presented by Pat Hafermann, Elderly Benefit Specialist from the Aging & Disability Resource Center and Annette Gilligan, District Manager from the Social Security Administration. Pat and Annette have been doing this presentation for the past two years and it has been very well received. (standing room only at the ADRC last year) It is packed full of information that you need to know when you are considering retirement. The same program is being offered on three different days and different locations for your convenience. Please call the Aging & Disability Resource Center at 467-4100 for a reservation. Click here for this Workshop's Current 2012 Schedule

FALLS PREVENTION FAIR …Watch for information about the Falls Prevention Fair to be scheduled in the Fall of 2012!   Falls are the #1 cause of death by accident for adults over the age of 60. Did you know that most falls occur in the home? Did you know that if you take 4 or more medications you have increased your risk of falls? Come and learn valuable information about preventing falls and have fun at the same time.

Support Groups FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP Meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday of each month 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at the Aging & Disability Resource Center 650 Forest Avenue Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085 Facilitators: Kathleen Manny, Community Services Specialist, ADRC Jane Jensen, Family Living Educator, UW-Extension Sheboygan County Phone: (920) 467-4100 or 459-5900 or 1-(800) 596-1919

Family Care Giver Event A Retreat for Family caregivers …The Family Caregivers Coalition in Sheboygan County will be offering Spiritual Renewal for the Family Care giver, a retreat for family caregivers.   Retreat participants will learn and practice simple journaling techniques for stress relief, and simple and therapeutic massage touches to aid in blood circulation and passive muscle movement. They will also experience the soothing quality of harp music in a relaxing and comfortable environment. If you are a family caregiver click here for more details:   Spiritual Renewal for the Caregiver - "Save the Date"       download - Registration

ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP Meetings are held the 4th Tuesday of each month 6:15 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at the Sheboygan County Health and Human Services 1011 North 8th Street Sheboygan, WI 53081 Contact: Christine Jeske, CIRS-A Phone: 920 467-4182

Walking Wednesdays Walking Wednesdays - Seniors, join the “Walking School Bus” (Click here for more information)

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Contact Us Phone:          (920) 467-4100 Toll free :      (800) 596-1919 TTY:               (920) 467-4195 Email:           adrc@co.sheboygan.wi.us