Exercise and movement for your care recipient and yourself has many health benefits – physically, emotionally, and mentally. A progressive strength training program offered in Oconto County is Strong Bodies. Strong Bodies is a community-based strength training program aimed at mid-life and aging individuals. The benefits of strength training for older individuals have been studied […]
Aging adults commonly fear falling. Limit risk of injury through exercise and home safety strategies. Are you able to find all the hazards from Falls Free Wisconsin Safety Challenge?? https://fallsfreewi.org/prevent-falls/surround/interactive-home-walk-through/
Sixty one percent of family caregivers work. Businesses are being affected by the caregiving responsibilities of their employees, so it is crucial to support them as they fulfill this role. Ways to support employed caregivers include having overall positive working relationships, work from home capabilities, and resources from Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs). If you are […]
Providing care to others is an experience that has positive benefits. Focusing on positive aspects and experiences, may offer hope and reduce stress in times of anxiety or burnout. Debbie Howard says, “it’s a chance for personal transformation…” View the full video here.
“I like to say that there are only four kinds of people in the world – those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers, and those who will need caregivers.” -Rosalyn Carter
The flu (influenza) affects millions of people every year. The flu is contagious, which means it spreads from person to person. You can get the flu at any time of year, but it’s most common in the fall and winter. It takes at least two weeks for your flu vaccine to start working, so try […]
Badger Crop Connect 2023The UW-Madison Division of Extension’s Ag Institute and the UW-Madison Nutrient and Pest Management Program will be hosting the fourth annual Badger Crop Connect webinar series for the 2023 growing season. The purpose of this series is to provide agronomists, crop consultants, and farmers with timely crop updates for Wisconsin. These free […]
Whether you are looking to get out of debt or learn how to improve your credit, this FREE online series is for you! Each session will include a short presentation and lots of time for discussion and questions. You can attend all 4 sessions or as many as your schedule allows. You can register here […]
Free classes to support dads, moms, grandparents, and other caregivers in their journey raising kids. Classes are based on child development and parenting research. Online 1:00pm or 6:00pm Learn more & register at: go.wisc.edu/parenting-classes For other virtual classes, search “parenting” at https://extension.wisc.edu/events/
The ability for farms to sell crops to other farms creates opportunity for both farms to have positive return on the transaction. How? By agreeing to a price that is in between what the seller would receive commercially for their crop and the buyer would have to pay for that same commodity, both net a […]
