ADRC of Fond du Lac County

06/12/2026

Raise a glass...of milk, and celebrate the contributions of our legen-dairy farmers to the U.S. and the world! Happy National Dairy Month 🐮🥛

06/11/2026

Extreme heat can strain the body and lead to heat exhaustion or heat stroke—especially when your body can’t cool itself. Know the signs and take action early. Learn more: http://heat.gov

06/11/2026

06/10/2026

Keep these sun safety tips in mind as summer heats up! ☀

Learn more:https://wicancer.org/resource/sun-safety-in-wisconsin-infographic/

06/09/2026

With severe weather possible over the next couple of days, now is the time to know where your safe place is located.

👉 For houses and apartments: Get to the lowest level of the building. Go to an interior room away from windows.
👉 If you are in a mobile home, you may need to leave if a tornado watch is issued and head to a safer and more sturdy building. This is to allow you time to get to a safe location before a tornado warning is issued.

06/09/2026

🧠 Different Dementias Affect Different Parts of the Brain

One of the greatest misconceptions about dementia is believing that all dementias are the same.

They are not.

Different dementias affect different regions of the brain, which means they create different symptoms, different behaviors, different emotional responses, and different caregiving challenges.

Alzheimer’s disease often begins in the memory centers of the brain, which is why short-term memory loss is commonly one of the first signs families notice.

Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) affects the frontal and temporal lobes, so personality changes, impulsivity, loss of empathy, inappropriate behavior, or language difficulties may appear long before memory problems.

Lewy Body Dementia can cause vivid visual hallucinations, Parkinson-like movement changes, sleep disturbances, and dramatic fluctuations in alertness and cognition from hour to hour.

Vascular Dementia is often connected to strokes or reduced blood flow in the brain and may decline in a “stepwise” pattern rather than gradually.

Posterior Cortical Atrophy (PCA) affects visual processing areas of the brain. Someone may struggle to read, recognize objects, judge depth, or navigate spaces even when memory still seems relatively preserved.

This is why education matters.

When care partners understand the brain behind the behavior, they stop taking symptoms personally and begin responding with greater compassion, patience, and wisdom.

A person living with dementia is not “giving you a hard time.”
Very often, they are having a hard time because their brain is processing the world differently.

Behavior is communication.
Confusion is communication.
Fear is communication.
Repetition is communication.

The more we understand the changing brain, the better we can create safety, dignity, connection, and peace at home. 💙

PCA CarePartners DementiaEducation BrainHealth DementiaCareAtHome

06/09/2026

The Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program

This program helps eligible older adults in Fond du Lac County buy fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs from approved farmers' markets and farm stands. Adults age 60 and older or age 55 and older if Native American may qualify based on income.

Voucher distribution begins June 1, 2026. Transportation to the Downtown Farmers Market is available on select dates for eligible participants.

For more information contact the ADRC of Fond du Lac County.

June 2nd
Riverview Apartments, Fond du Lac from 10:00am-12:00pm
Northgate Senior Apartments, Fond du Lac from 2:30pm-3:30pm

June 3rd
Willowbrook Apartments, Ripon from 9:30am-11:30pm
Russell Manor, Ripon from 11:30am - 1:00pm

June 23rd
Rosalind Apartments, Frond du Lac from 9:00am-11:00am
Portland Square Apartments, Fond du Lac from 1:30pm-3:00pm

June 24th
Ripon Public Library, Ripon from 9:00am-11:00am
Campbellsport Public Library, Campbellsport from 1:00pm-3:00pm

June 25th
Wild Goose Landing Apartments, Oakfield from 9:00am-10:00am

June 27th
Downtown Farmers Market, ADRC booth from 8:00am-12:00pm

June 30th
Brandon Public Library, Brandon from 12:00pm-2:00pm

06/08/2026

We are excited to share that this summer, the Holy Family Warming Shelter will be open on Tuesdays, June 9 to August 18 to offer anyone experiencing homelessness a place to cool down, eat lunch, and utilize our shower and laundry facilities.

Please help us spread the word to anyone who may benefit from this!

06/05/2026

June is all about vibrant produce! 🍅🍑🥭🫛

The best place to find fresh fruits and vegetables is your local farmers market. Use USDA's Local Food Directory to find a market near you ➡ usdalocalfoodportal.com

06/05/2026