ADRC of Barron and Rusk Counties- Ladysmith Location

ADRC of Barron and Rusk Counties- Ladysmith Location We are your one-stop shop to connections for better living! Personalized consultation is available at any of the locations (Barron and Rusk Counties).

The Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) is the central source of information and connections to community resources for older people and adults with disabilites, as well as their families. We are also available to physicians, hospital discharge planners and other professionals who work with older people and adults with disabilities.

📰 Have you checked out this month’s Rusk County SOURCE?Each month, we publish a newsletter — your go-to Resource for Ind...
06/06/2026

📰 Have you checked out this month’s Rusk County SOURCE?

Each month, we publish a newsletter — your go-to Resource for Independent Living in Rusk County!

👉 Where to find it:

👉Printed copies are available at stores, healthcare offices and at the Rusk County Government Center.

👉You can also read it online anytime on our website - Click Here: https://www.adrcconnections.org/about/newsletters

Stay connected, stay informed, and see what’s happening this month with your local ADRC! 💚

WITS WORKS For Brain HealthJoin the Wits Works group in all kinds of interactive puzzles and games. Learn what you can d...
06/04/2026

WITS WORKS For Brain Health

Join the Wits Works group in all kinds of interactive puzzles and games. Learn what you can do in your daily life to keep your brain healthy! You are never too young or too old to get started “training” your brain, so join the ADRC for this fun and interesting brain “workout” class.

Chetek-Calhoun Memorial Library
Second Friday of every month.
1:30 p.m. -2:30 p.m.

Dallas Village Hall/Library
2nd Thursday of each month
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Rice Lake Senior Center
Last Tuesday of every month.
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

RSVP Here: https://www.adrcconnections.org/registrations

There is no cost to attend. RSVP required one week before each session. For more information, contact Trisha Witham at [email protected] or (715) 537-6225.

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At PALS meetings, attendees will explore tools and techniques to help deal with and ease some of the frustrations patien...
06/04/2026

At PALS meetings, attendees will explore tools and techniques to help deal with and ease some of the frustrations patients and caregivers may experience with everyday challenges. Hints and tips will be shared at the monthly meetings.

Connecting with others on the same journey can open new doors to resources available, help you develop better coping skills, and provide a network for education, socialization and support.

Parkinson’s/Lewy Body Dementia Support Group (PALS)
Monthly meetings on the second Tuesday 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Meetings in 2026: Jun. 9, Jul. 14, Aug. 11, Sept. 8, Oct. 13, Nov. 10, Dec. 8

Marshfield Medical Center Conf Room 1200 Port Arthur Road Ladysmith, WI
Registration is not required and there is no cost to attend.

For more information contact: Mary Sue Timmerman at 936-446-6714.

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Are you a family caregiver providing care to a person living with Alzheimer’s or other related Dementia? Do you sometime...
06/03/2026

Are you a family caregiver providing care to a person living with Alzheimer’s or other related Dementia? Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed? Don’t walk the caregiver path alone.

Monthly Caregiver Support Group
Upcoming Meetings: June 4th

REMINDER: No meeting in July)

Ladysmith Senior Center (back room)
825 E 3rd St. N, Ladysmith, WI 54848
12:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

No registration needed!
Questions? Call 1-888-538-3031 or email [email protected]

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Join us for the next Transformational Brain Art Session!Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, art can play ...
06/02/2026

Join us for the next Transformational Brain Art Session!

Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, art can play a crucial role in promoting social and emotional well-being. This is a wonderful opportunity for older adults to explore their creativity, form meaningful connections, and improve their brain health.

Come join us, make new friends, and discover the joy of artistic expression!

2026 Dates: June 4, No session in July, August 6, September 3, October 1, November 5, December 3

Register for 2026 Ladysmith Brain Art here: https://www.adrcconnections.org/registrations

Questions?
Call Trisha Witham, 715-537-6225.

*NEW!Ladysmith Brain Health Cafe - Starting Thursday, June 18thThe goal of a brain health café is to provide a place to ...
06/01/2026

*NEW!

Ladysmith Brain Health Cafe - Starting Thursday, June 18th

The goal of a brain health café is to provide a place to have fun together, talk with others who understand what you’re going through, and try something new! Bakery snacks, coffee, and supplies provided at no cost. For people living with changes in their memory or thinking, and the people who care about them.

No registration needed!
Just Drop In!
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
3rd Thursday of each month
Rusk County Community Library
418 Corbett Ave W, Ladysmith, WI

If you have questions, please contact Trisha Witham at 715-537-6225.

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Are you a family caregiver providing care to a person living with Alzheimer’s or other related Dementia? Do you sometime...
05/28/2026

Are you a family caregiver providing care to a person living with Alzheimer’s or other related Dementia? Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed? Don’t walk the caregiver path alone.

Monthly Caregiver Support Group
Upcoming Meetings: June 4, (no meeting in July), August 6, September 5, October 1, November 5, December 3.
Ladysmith Senior Center (back room)
825 E 3rd St. N, Ladysmith, WI 54848
12:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

No registration needed!
Questions? Call 1-888-538-3031 or email [email protected]

[Graphic shows a smiling elderly woman and a younger woman carrying a bag. Event information is on a blue background with white lettering. ADRC logo and website listed.]

Address

311 Miner Avenue E, C260
Ladysmith, WI
54848

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 12:30pm

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