Journey Ahead - Events for Eau Claire Seniors

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Aging and Disability Resource Center of Eau Claire County

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Lessons From The Grandparent 'Fill-In'

'there’s no singular way to do it right, but the gift from grandparents, whether they are blood-related or not, is universal'

Ever since my own two children left the nest well over a decade ago, I’ve had an overabundance of love to give. I am a teacher by trade, so I have always had lots of young people in front of me to care for. But when I retired, the void was real – I was experiencing grandparent-fever well before my time. All around me I could see that a grandparent’s role...

Stand In The Light Memory Choir Celebrates 10th Anniversary This Fall

milestone-marking concerts will be held Nov. 19 at Eau Claire church

The choir's forthcoming fall concert will celebrate its first decade of “music speaking, when words fail” on Thursday, Nov. 19, with two shows – the first at 10am, the other at 6:30pm – at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd (1120 Cedar St., Eau Claire). Tickets are $15 for general admission; $5 for students; available online www.standinthelightmemorychoir.org or at the door. Artistic/Musical Director Dr. Christopher G. McGinley said ...

Caring For A Spouse With Dementia: Planning Emotionally & Financially

Thoughts from Hannah Hall, WMS™, relationship manager with Trust Point in Eau Claire

Whether the diagnosis is Alzheimer’s, another form of dementia, or a different health condition, caring for a spouse brings emotional, logistical, and financial challenges. It’s a deeply personal transition, and one that’s often unexpected. While no two journeys are alike, one truth holds steady...

Four Financial Strategies to Ensure Your Money Lasts Throughout Retirement

Preparing for your future is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself

Whether you’re still a decade or more away from retirement or already enjoying life after work, it’s worth asking an important question: Will your financial resources support you for as long as you need them? With people living longer and economic conditions constantly shifting, having a financial plan focused on longevity is essential. Based on my experience as an advisor, here are strategies that can help you feel confident that your money is positioned to support you throughout ...

Ping Pong & Neuro Sports Put The 'Fun' In Cognitive Function

volunteers at the L.E. Phillips Senior Center host weekly rec activities, offer health stats to participants affected by neurological diseases

Unless you are already among the regular participants – with table tennis paddles at the ready – who gather at Eau Claire’s L.E. Phillips Senior Center on Tuesday and Thursdays, you might not know about a remarkable offering hosted at the community site. For the past several years, the venue has served as a hub for a specialized program featuring targeted exercises designed to energize synaptic connections, boost cognitive...

'It’s About Ability, Not Age'

local Aging and Disability Resource Center offers guidance to mitigate ageist, ableist perceptions in daily life

Most would agree that your “words matter,” as they shape relationships in our daily lives – from social outings to professional interactions. This intrinsic value has pushed local advocates across the Chippewa Valley to emphasize how language can reinforce ageist attitudes. The Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Eau Claire County’s mission...

It's Just Stuff: De-Cluttering Helps Us Focus On What's Important

'After all, you've earned the right to spend your golden years not worrying about what's stuffed into closets and attics'

Let's be honest: somewhere in your house there is a drawer, a box, or an entire closet you haven’t opened since the Bush administration (whichever Bush doesn’t matter now). Inside it? Stuff. Glorious, mysterious stuff. Cables to electronics you no longer own. A candle that smells like “autumn nostalgia.” Mismatched gloves. Mismatched socks. 17 mismatched Tupperware lids. Paperclips and dull scissors we always intend to sharpen, but never do ...

‘I No Longer Feel Alone In My Grief’: ADRC’s Grief Support Group Forms Community Of Its Own

weekly meetings at Menomonie senior center are open to anyone who may be in need of a space to grieve, process

Grief. It’s one of those things most are familiar with in concept but can manifest in different ways for different people, and can be difficult to experience on your own. That sentiment is the foundation of Dunn County Aging & Disability Resource Center’s (ADRC) Grief Support Group program. For many group attendees, Monday afternoons have turned into an anchor while experiencing grief. The Grief Support Group meets at the Menomonie Senior Center weekly at noon, chatting – or just listening ...

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