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There is a wealth of information available at our website, which is reviewed and updated weekly to provide you with the critical information you need to serve your customers.
Please visit us at www.adrcofbrowncounty.org for additional information.
    
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Information about classes, support groups, services, and website links.
 
Powerful Tools for Caregivers Class: Class meets once a week for six weeks on Mondays, September 12 - October 17, 2011 from 1:00-3:30 p.m. Print the flyer for more information.

Caregiver Handbook: A Resource Guide: Full of information to help caregivers figure out their needs and find local resources.
 

Caregiver Corner: Flyer to hand out to caregivers you identify to help them get connected to ADRC services.

 

Medicare Annual Enrollment Training.  October 17, 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Central Library, 515 Pine St., Green Bay, WI.  Registration Form 

 

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Aging & Disability Resource Center of Brown County
When You Care......You Are A Caregiver 

Caregivers Support 

 

Many people in our community are taking care of a relative, friend or other person they love and may be experiencing emotions of; concern, resentment, anger, sadness, helplessness, embarrassment and guilt - - -All At The Same Time.

 

If you are working with people experiencing this type of stress, please refer them to the ADRC. We can offer help!  We help caregivers learn new skills to reduce frustration and stress, regain control of their lives, and most of all, realize that they are not alone. Our support groups and classes are professionally facilitated and designed to provide information, encouragement and emotional support.

 

Our many resources include:

 

Caregiver Classes. Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a 6 week class focused on self-care and reducing personal stress in a caregiving situation.  Learn about managing common feelings of anger, guilt & depression, along with setting goals, improving communication and using community resources.

Next Class starts Monday, Sept. 12 Thru Oct.17, 2011. 

 

Monthly Caregiver Support Group.  A professionally facilitated group targeted to anyone caregiving for someone over 60 years of age or age 18 or older with a disability.  Meets the 1st Wednesday of the month, 5:30 - 7:00 PM at the Aging & Disability Resource Center of Brown County, 300 S. Adams Street.

 

Alzheimer's Family Caregiver Support Group.  For familiies of and others caring for individuals with Alzheimer's and other dementias.  Share caregiving information and learn about available resources.  Meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month, 6:30 - 8:30 PM, Aging & Disability Resource Center of Brown County, 300 S. Adams Street.

 

Parkinson's Support Group. Dedicated to patients with Parkinson's Disease, their families, friends and caregivers.  Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 1:00 PM at the Aging & Disability Resource Center.

 

Information & Assistance.  Information and options couseling on community resources to relieve caregiver stress.  Staff are available to meet in our office, by phone or in the home.

 

Many of our clients are truly not aware of their need for help. If you recognize the signs of caregiver stress and burnout, please refer your clients/patients to the ADRC for help.   We will have a personal and confidential dialogue regarding their situation and provide guidance for support.

 

Help is a call away at (920)448-4300, or print and hand out the Caregiver Corner Flyer from the link on the left.

Medicare Annual Enrollment Period Training Available this Fall

 

This year the Medicare Annual Enrollment is from October 15 - December 7 and will be here before we know it.

 

Take advantage of a training that provides an introduction to Medicare Part D, SeniorCare, Medicare Advantage Plans and programs for persons with limited incomes. It's designed for professionals who assist Medicare beneficiaries with their choices during the Annual Enrollment Period. Case Workers, Hospital Social Workers, Housing Service Coordinators, Long-Term Care Facility Staff, Disability Advocates will benefit from this valuable training.

 

The training will be on October 17, at the Central Library, 515 Pine Street, Green Bay and is in two parts: I. Medicare Part D for 2012: Overview and Changes 9:00 am - 12:00 pm and II. Medicare Updates, Medicare Advantage Plans & Supplements for 2012, 1:00 - 3:30 pm. You can register for one or both. Fill in this Registration Form and mail, email or call the number on the form to register.    

We will continue to bring you relevant and timely information on this issue as information is available.  Please forward our letters to your coworkers.  Thank you. 

 

Sincerely,


Aging & Disability Resource Center of Brown County