ADRC of Door County - Door County Community Center

06/11/2020

20-minute Sample Workout for Older Adults from Go4Life

Looking for ways to keep your body moving? This is a great 20 minute workout you can do with items already in your home.
https://bit.ly/2yZJfAt

In this 20-minute video that features exercises for seniors, Go4Life fitness instructor Sandy Magrath leads older adults through a workout featuring a warm u...

06/10/2020

7 Ways to Maintain Dental Health With Age

There isn’t just one factor that goes into maintaining dental health. If you want to work to make sure your pearly whites stay white, add these tips to your daily to-do-list. 7 ways to maintain dental health with age.
https://bit.ly/2zJh1db

There isn’t just one factor that goes into maintaining dental health. If you want to work to make sure your pearly whites stay white, add these tips to your daily to-do list.

06/09/2020

Are you a caregiver in the Door County area? Join our caregivers Facebook group for information, resources and tools and the opportunity to connect with other caregivers who might be facing the same challenges. Click the link to join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DCcaregivers

06/07/2020

The ADRC's meal schedule for this week! Please be sure to call us at (920)746-2372 to order your meal by 1 p.m. the day before.

06/05/2020

Here is some important information for recognizing scams targeting seniors, as well as how to report suspected elder abuse. You can also always call us for information and support at (920) 746-2372.

06/03/2020

We want to assure you that we are taking preventative measures to ensure your safety while providing meals. Meals on Wheels continues with daily health pre-screenings of delivery staff. Frozen meals are available upon request that participants can pick up 7 meals at a time on a weekly basis. If you have questions or would like to sign up to receive meals, please call us at (920)746-2372.

06/02/2020

The Door County ADRC will again be the local agency coordinating the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). The SFMNP offers low income older adults an opportunity to purchase fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables, and herbs from certified farmers. This year’s process will look a little different than in years past, but we are excited to still be able to offer this incredible program. Beginning June 8th, call the ADRC of Door County at (920) 746-2372 if you’re a Door County resident over the age of 60 and a staff member will assist you with the application over the phone. At that time one of our staff will help you navigate our new process and how pick up will work.

06/01/2020

We are excited to launch our new project, "ADRC @ Home". The purpose is to provide opportunities for you to participate in more activiites and programs from the comfort of your home while staying connected to one another. We are currently building a schedule of programs, activities and virtual events. Watch our page and website (adrcdoorcounty.org) for announcements!

05/31/2020

The ADRC's meal schedule for this week! Please be sure to call us at (920)746-2372 to order your meal by 1 p.m. the day before.

05/29/2020

As a reminder- For the month of June, all in-facility activities will remain cancelled, but we are still here to support you! Information and assistance services, long term care options, caregiver support and benefit counseling are all still provided over the phone, via email or virtual meeting. Please call us at (920) 746-2372 to discuss any assistance or needs you have at this time.

05/29/2020

ADRC @ Home: Chair Yoga

Time: Tuesdays at 1:00pm throughout the month of June (1st Class Starts Tuesday, June 2nd)

Cost: Suggested $3.00 donation per class

Please call: (920)746-2372 to pre-register and get help with any virtual technology set-up and questions

Want to improve your posture and breathing? …Restore and maintain your mobility and balance? …Increase mental, physical and spiritual awareness? …Have fun? Then this class is for YOU!

CHAIR YOGA is ideal for those who do not want to, or are unable to, get down to the floor on a traditional yoga mat. Using the chair for support, the postures will be presented in a slow, clear and manageable way in order for the participant to comfortably and confidently connect with the mind and body. As you practice traditional yoga poses adapted to a chair, you can focus more closely on breathing, mindfulness, flexibility and balance.

Enjoy ALL the benefits of a regular yoga practice in a safe, encouraging atmosphere and from the comfort of your own home.

05/28/2020

We are here to support caregivers as much as we are to support those in need of care. Visit our website to find resources and learn more about what we can do to help you as a caregiver.
https://www.adrcdoorcounty.org/services/family-caregiver-support-program/

05/26/2020

We want to take a moment and let you all know how much we miss every one of you! We also want to give you updates for what you can expect from the ADRC in June. As of right now, our building will remain closed for the month with all previously scheduled activities and in-person meals cancelled. Our Meals on Wheels and frozen meal programs will continue, however, and we are working on a new project called "ADRC @ Home". Watch our page for more information about that soon!

05/24/2020

The ADRC's meal schedule for this week! Please be sure to call us at (920)746-2372 to order your meal by 1 p.m. the day before.

05/22/2020

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Take a tour of UNESCO World Heritage sites through Google Earth! Real photos of locations most of us can only dream of visiting, plus interesting facts on screen with information about the site you're "visiting".
https://earth.app.goo.gl/e2uHsJ

Visit 30 historic landmarks around the world using Street View.

05/21/2020

Pick your Door County favorite! Choose the thumbs up to vote for cherry pie or choose the heart react to vote for apple pie.

05/20/2020

Caregivers experience a unique set of challenges. Connect with others experiencing similar circumstances and find information, resources and support in our new Door County Caregiver Connection Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DCcaregivers

05/19/2020

Spring is in the air! This time of year brings feelings of hope and rebirth. We can't wait to restart normal operations, but until then, we hope you're able to get outside and enjoy the return of warmer weather.

05/17/2020

The ADRC's meal schedule for this week! Please be sure to call us at (920)746-2372 to order your meal by 1 p.m. the day before.

05/15/2020

These times can be difficult, but this beautiful shot of a sunset from the Door County shoreline reminds us that better days are just around the corner.

05/14/2020

Caregiving can be emotionally and physically taxing. Join our Facebook group for Door County Caregivers to connect with others in our area who may be experiencing the same challenges.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/DCcaregivers

05/13/2020

Check out this amazing time lapse photography of the sky over Sturgeon Bay Canal Lighthouse. 😲
https://www.facebook.com/DoorCountyWI/videos/425538631578445/

05/12/2020

15-minute Sample Workout for Older Adults from Go4Life

Feeling restless? It's important to keep moving your body for your health, flexibility and strength, even while stuck at home. Here's a gentle workout you can follow along with. Just make sure to only do what is within your current physical abilities.
https://youtu.be/Ev6yE55kYGw

In this 15-minute video that features exercises for seniors, Go4Life fitness instructor Sandy Magrath leads older adults through a workout featuring a warm u...

05/10/2020

The ADRC's meal schedule for this week! Please be sure to call us at (920)746-2372 to order your meal by 1 p.m. the day before.

05/08/2020

Few things can beat the natural beauty of a sunrise over Lake Michigan from right here in Door County.
https://www.facebook.com/DoorCountyWisconsin/videos/210983040165790/

05/07/2020

As we have been staying at home more than usual these days you probably have had a chance to talk to your kids, grandkids, nieces, nephews or other loved ones about things that you did in the past where technology was not involved. Have you talk to them about your favorite activities as a kid? Did you prefer to ride a bicycle, play team sports, play a favorite game, or read a book while sitting in a tree? What are some of your favorite past time activities you did as a kid?

05/06/2020

Are you a caregiver in the Door County area? Join our caregivers Facebook group for information, resources and tools and the opportunity to connect with other caregivers who might be facing the same challenges. Click the link to join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DCcaregivers

05/05/2020

During the month of May we want to celebrate older American month by Making Your Mark, and we want you to share your stories with us.
Stories build community and connect us even when we can’t be physically together. Recalling adventures with childhood friends, that family weekend at the beach, a teacher who helped guide your life, or how you learned you would become a grandparent—all of those stories connect you with your past and the people who have mattered along the way. They help people you love get to know you better and feel closer to you. Looking back at how we got through other tough times can help us manage this challenging time. Sharing what we love about our friends and family members helps them feel stronger and more connected.
Stories can be told over the phone, on the computer, over the backyard fence. They can be told in letters, in pictures, in headlines and photographs collected from newspapers. We don’t have to be together to share our stories and build each other up. We can make a mark on people’s lives with the stories we share.
Think about the stories that make up your life. Which ones would you like to share? Please take a minute to share some stories with us.
*What are the best and worst pieces of advice you’ve received?
*What’s your hidden talent?
*What are you most proud of?
*Looking back, is there something you wish you had done that you did not?
*What do you most admire about your best friend?
*What do you wish the world knew about you?
*Was there a time when an older adult helped you feel strong in a tough time?
*What does it mean to be a caregiver? What did you learn from the experience?

05/03/2020

The ADRC's meal schedule for this week! Please be sure to call us at (920)746-2372 to order your meal by 1 p.m. the day before.

05/01/2020

Legacy letters help you leave behind more than things for your loved ones. Join us for this one-hour Legacy Letters Workshop next Friday, May 5th and learn how to put one together. Click the link to learn more and register.
Two workshop times are available:
10:30 a.m.: https://bit.ly/2S01WdC
5:30 p.m.: https://bit.ly/2yywJaE

04/30/2020

The most effective way of preventing community spread of the coronavirus is to maintain social distancing and stay home whenever possible. For caregivers with folks depending on them, this is a difficult ask. Follow these tips for caregiving as safely as possible:
*Wear clean clothes to home visits
*Wear a mask and ask the person you're caring for to wear a mask
*Wash your hands upon arriving and throughout your visit
*Avoid touching your face
*Wear gloves but make sure to change them and wash hands between tasks
*Do not visit if you have a fever or new cold or flu symptoms

04/29/2020

Message to B##

Rlease enjoy this message of hope and a short solo performance from Ryan Louie, cellist for the Griffon String Quartet.

https://youtu.be/N-5HAXzDvkk

04/28/2020

New to caregiving? We are here to support you. Visit our website or give us a call for resources: adrcdoorcounty.org | 920.746.2372

04/28/2020

The ADRC's meal schedule for this week! Please be sure to call us at (920)746-2372 to order your meal by 1 p.m. the day before.

04/24/2020

Fiber art has seen a jump in popularity again in recent years. If you find yourself looking to your yarn basket during Safer-at-Home, you may want to check out www.allfreeknitting.com for thousands of free patterns. You can even search by difficulty, yarn type and more.