Aging and Disability Resource Center of the North - Ashland County

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09/18/2026

Build your strength, energy, and overall well-being from home with the StrongBodies Fall 2026 Virtual Series. This evidence-based strength training program is designed for aging adults, beginners, and people of all fitness levels looking to improve muscle mass, bone density, and vitality. 💪🏼

Classes run October 6 through December 17, 2026, meeting on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 to 10:15 AM via Zoom.

Sign up today using the online registration link: https://forms.gle/2GZPvQBJQyF585f29

For questions, reach out to [email protected] or visit https://health.extension.wisc.edu/strongbodies/ for more details.

📢 September Support Group Meeting PostponedPlease note that our September Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregiver Support Gro...
09/14/2026

📢 September Support Group Meeting Postponed

Please note that our September Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregiver Support Group meeting has been postponed to Thursday, October 1st.

The group facilitator will be attending a state conference in Madison at the end of September, so we’re moving the September meeting to October 1st.

💜 But there’s more! We will also have our regularly scheduled support group meeting on Thursday, October 29th.

📅 October 1st & October 29th
🕐 1:00–2:30 PM
📍 Washburn Public Library
307 Washington Avenue, Washburn, WI

We hope you’ll join us! This group is a welcoming space for anyone caring for someone living with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia. You don’t have to do this alone. 💜

📢 NOTICE: ADRC-North Ashland Branch Closed September 10The ADRC-North Ashland Branch will be closed Thursday, September ...
09/10/2026

📢 NOTICE: ADRC-North Ashland Branch Closed September 10

The ADRC-North Ashland Branch will be closed Thursday, September 10th and will reopen Friday, September 11th at 8:00 AM.

See you tomorrow! 💙

09/09/2026

Join the Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging (WIHA) for a virtual Stepping On workshop beginning September 28. Spend two hours each week through November 16 learning practical strategies to reduce your risk of falls while connecting with others in a supportive, interactive setting.

Call Suzanne at 608-852-0813 or email [email protected] to register. Workshop fee: $25.

Can't make the virtual workshop, or would rather attend in person? Find a Workshop to locate a Stepping On workshop near you: https://wihealthyaging.org/programs/find-a-workshop/. New workshops are added regularly, so be sure to check back often!

Learn more about Stepping On: https://wihealthyaging.org/programs/falls-prevention-programs/stepping-on/

💙 “I want to go home.”For someone living with dementia, hearing these words can be difficult—and knowing how to respond ...
09/09/2026

💙 “I want to go home.”

For someone living with dementia, hearing these words can be difficult—and knowing how to respond can feel even harder.

When someone says they want to go home, they may be expressing a need for comfort, familiarity, security, or connection, rather than simply wanting to go to a specific place.

Instead of correcting or arguing, try to:
• Listen and acknowledge the feeling
• Validate what they are telling you
• Offer reassurance and comfort
• Redirect their attention to something familiar or enjoyable

Sometimes, the most helpful response isn’t explaining why they can’t go home—it’s helping them feel at home in the moment. 💙

🎉 TODAY'S THE DAY! The 55+ Health & Wellness Fair is BACK—and bigger and better than ever! 🎉After several years away, we...
08/19/2026

🎉 TODAY'S THE DAY! The 55+ Health & Wellness Fair is BACK—and bigger and better than ever! 🎉

After several years away, we're excited to welcome our community back for this incredible event!

🕙 Today | 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
📍 Bay Area Civic Center & Bretting's Community Center

Join us for:
🩺 FREE health screenings
🎤 Educational presentations
🤝 Community resource booths
🍽️ FREE lunch
🎁 Door prizes & giveaways
💊 Medication disposal with the Ashland County Sheriff's Department

Whether you're looking to improve your health, connect with local resources, or enjoy a fun day with friends and neighbors, there's something for everyone.

The countdown is on—we'll see you in just two hours! 💙

💊 Clean out your medicine cabinet and join us at the 55+ Health & Wellness Fair!The Ashland County Sheriff's Department ...
08/18/2026

💊 Clean out your medicine cabinet and join us at the 55+ Health & Wellness Fair!

The Ashland County Sheriff's Department will be on-site August 19 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at the Bay Area Civic Center & Bretting's Community Center collecting unused and expired medications for safe disposal.

Before you bring your medications:
✔️ Black out your name on the label.
✔️ Leave the medication information visible.
✔️ Drop them off with the officer on site.

It's a simple way to keep your home and community safe while enjoying all the free resources, health screenings, presentations, food, and prizes at the 55+ Health & Wellness Fair! 💙

🎤 Join us at the 55+ Health & Wellness Fair for a full lineup of FREE educational presentations!📍 Bretting's Center Game...
08/18/2026

🎤 Join us at the 55+ Health & Wellness Fair for a full lineup of FREE educational presentations!

📍 Bretting's Center Game Room
🗓️ Wednesday, August 19 | 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Presentation Schedule:
🧠 10:15 a.m. – Dementia Live® with Colleen Brewer, ADRC-North Dementia Care Specialist
📜 11:30 a.m. – Estate Planning with Attorney Ryan Long
🛡️ 1:00 p.m. – Common Scams & Fraud Targeting Seniors with Jeff Kersten, Wisconsin Bureau of Consumer Protection

Come for the presentations, stay for the free health screenings, community resources, lunch, prizes, and more! We look forward to seeing you there!

💪 Stay Strong. Stay Steady. Stay Independent!Visit the Aspirus Health Physical Therapy team at the 55+ Health & Wellness...
08/17/2026

💪 Stay Strong. Stay Steady. Stay Independent!

Visit the Aspirus Health Physical Therapy team at the 55+ Health & Wellness Fair on August 19 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. in the Bretting Center Gym!

Receive FREE, quick screenings to help you assess your strength, balance, and fall risk, including:
✔️ Fall Risk Assessment
✔️ 30-Second Sit-to-Stand Test
✔️ Grip Strength
✔️ Balance Assessment

Take a few minutes to learn more about your health and discover simple ways to stay active, safe, and independent. We look forward to seeing you there! 💙

📜 Join us at the 55+ Health & Wellness Fair!Don't miss Attorney Ryan Long of Sturgul & Long, S.C. as he presents Estate ...
08/17/2026

📜 Join us at the 55+ Health & Wellness Fair!

Don't miss Attorney Ryan Long of Sturgul & Long, S.C. as he presents Estate Planning on August 19 at 11:30 a.m. in the Bretting's Center Game Room.

Learn the essentials of estate planning, including wills, powers of attorney, trusts, probate avoidance, and planning for long-term care. This free presentation is one of many educational opportunities available at the 55+ Health & Wellness Fair!

Address

630 Sanborn Avenue
Ashland, WI
54806

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

(866) 663-3607

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