Aging and Disability Resource Center of the North - Ashland County

07/09/2025

07/08/2025

According to the NIH, researchers have developed a tool to quantify a person's biological age and health status. If these new measures can accurately predict future disability and mortality, it could to guide lifestyle changes that could improve health!

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Researchers developed a tool to quantify various aspects of a person’s biological age and health status.

07/07/2025

In honor of National Chocolate Day, lets talk about the health BENEFITS of chocolate! Click below to learn more!

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/7-health-benefits-dark-chocolate

07/04/2025

07/03/2025

According to the NIH, "Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss in older adults in the U.S. Researchers are looking for ways to delay its progression. Learn how to protect your eye health as you age. "

https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2025/06/keep-amd-vision-loss-check?fbclid=IwY2xjawLTwQhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFiaHpZaEUxajNVYVBsQU0zAR6l0zvVoa8Q1B4hXH-cjY5_gv1g6Zmj1pwtmnVDkgoaSLNLc0eokgQIH7tcIA_aem_uZ7O3ZvKWBPtudvIl6erOg

06/23/2025

Although June is coming to an end (I cannot believe it!) and World Elder Abuse Awareness Day has passed, the Ashland County Adult Services team is still encouraging the community to stand up against Elder Abuse!

How, you might ask? Adult Protective Services Social Worker, Pauline Gordon, says "anyone and everyone can stand up to Elder Abuse by helping to combat social isolation. Just by picking up the phone and involving the elders in your community, you can make a difference!"

According to the National Council on Aging, approximately 60% of Elder Abuse cases involve individuals who are socially isolated. A phone call, a friendly chat, or simply being a neighbor that checks-in can go a long way in protecting a community member from Elder Abuse!

06/23/2025

It's June: Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month! Here's what you can do:

💜 Wear purple and tell your story using
🧠 Adopt 10 Healthy Habits For Your Brain
💰 Raise funds through The Longest Day or Walk to End Alzheimer’s
🤝 Volunteer with us
📣 Tell Congress to act
🎁 Donate
Go to alz.org/abam to learn more.

June is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month. Take charge of your brain health and join the fight to end Alzheimer's.

06/18/2025

The ADRC- Ashland Branch will be closed from 12:30pm until 5:00pm.

The office will re-open on June 19th, 2025 at 8:00am.

06/17/2025

Every year, June 15th marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). World Elder Abuse Awareness Day's purpose is to provide an opportunity for communities around the world to promote a better understanding of abuse and neglect of older persons by raising awareness of the cultural, social, economic and demographic processes affecting elder abuse and neglect.

Although WEAAD has passed, the Adult Services Team at Ashland County Health and Human Services have found a special way to honor the cause! Adult Services Manager, Natasha McFadden encourages the local community that, "everyone at every age can stand up to elder abuse by knowing the warning signs and reporting it!".

How do you report Elder Abuse in Ashland County? Just call 715-682-7004 and ask to speak to Adult Intake- the office is open Monday-Friday from 8-5pm (closed 12:30- 1:30 for the lunch hour). All reports are taken with strict confidentiality and anonymously.

06/17/2025

June is Alzheimer's Awareness Month! What can you do to support an individual living with dementia?