The ADRC of Dane County provides information about resources and support on all aspects of life related to aging or living with a disability and is a one-stop shop for older adults, people with disabilities and their families. ADRC staff are unbiased and knowledgeable professionals who listen to your concerns, help clarify your options and direct you to appropriate resources. The ADRC is also the access point for information about long-term care options and applying for public benefits. Services provided by the ADRC are free and available to all Dane County residents regardless of income or assets.

UPDATE--OLDER ADULTS | COVID-19: Senior Activities & Congregate Meal Site Attendance
Effective immediately, Public Health Madison & Dane County is advising all persons to self-quarantine for 14 days if they had traveled to areas with coronavirus (Level 2 and 3 countries with widespread illness and domestic travel to states with more than 10 cases). This applies to all persons attending older adult activities (regardless of size of the audience) and/or attending senior dining sites (to include the restaurant sites). If you have traveled to such areas, do not attend older adult activities or group meal sites for 14 days upon your return.

For more information on the coronavirus please visit the following websites:

• https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/
• https://publichealthmdc.com/health-headlines/2019-novel-coronavirus-ncov/

Assisted Living Consumer Town Hall

Winter is nearly upon us. With its shorter days and colder temperatures, this season raises health concerns for everyone, especially the elderly. Frigid weather can pose special challenges for older people because they don’t respond to cold the same way younger people do. Here are some things to consider to help you or your loved one remain as healthy as possible throughout the winter months.
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