Aging and Caregiving

As children, we’re taught how to become successful adults. By contrast, no one teaches us how to age well.
We want to change that.

Join Us for Aging Mastery
Participate In-Person in 2024 at the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center, Wednesdays~2/14 – 4/3

Living Well in Our Best Years Newsletters

The Living Well in Our Best Years Newsletter is a collaboration between the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of the North and the University of Wisconsin – Madison, Division of Extension, Bayfield County. We’re committed to providing information and resources to older adults, caregivers and family members to assist them in growing and aging with grace, dignity and respect.

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Planning AHEAD

Planning AHEAD is an end-of-life planning curriculum for all ages developed by UW–Madison Division of Extension faculty and staff. This 7-session research-based program will help participants understand how to prepare for the end of life for themselves or a loved one, and why it’s important to have a plan in place.

An On-Line course will be starting April 4th, 2024

Planning AHEAD

UW-Madison Division of Extension’s Life Span programs

Life Span Programs help individuals, families and communities transition through the aging process by providing programming, resources and support on topics such as, family caregiving, healthy aging and creating aging-friendly communities.

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Extension Bayfield County || Courthouse, PO Box 218 || Washburn, WI  54891

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Tracy Henegar, Educator || 715- 395-1399 ||Email || Heidi Ungrodt, Educator|| 715- 373-3288|| Email

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