ADRC of Buffalo and Pepin Counties

06/12/2026

Here is a great event that we have coming up that you don't want to miss!

06/11/2026

There's still time to join us on Monday at Donna Mae's Panther Cafe in Gilmanton to learn more about scam and fraud prevention.

06/11/2026

Enjoy Summer and Protect Your Eyes with Sunglasses

Another Wisconsin summer is here and while you’re outside, it’s important to protect your eyes from the sun. Sunglasses are vital in protecting your eyes from harmful UV rays and they help you see more clearly on bright sunny days.

Read the full article:

Sunglasses do more than just make you look cool; they’re vital in protecting your eyes from harmful UV rays and they help you see more clearly on bright sunny days.

06/10/2026

06/10/2026

Sun Protection Tips for Older Adults
By the GWAAR Legal Services Team (for reprint)

As summer begins, it is time to start thinking about protecting ourselves when we have fun in the sun. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), most cases of skin cancer occur in adults over 65, but fewer than half of older adults adequately protect their skin from the sun.

Sunscreen ingredients
• Physical (mineral) sunscreen ingredients (including the minerals titanium dioxide and zinc oxide) reflect and scatter the rays (like a shield) before they pe*****te your skin.
• Chemical sunscreen ingredients (like avobenzone and octisalate) absorb UV rays (like a sponge) before they can damage your skin.

Are sunscreens safe?
While physical sunscreens may be less likely to cause skin irritation than chemical sunscreens, both types have been tested as safe and effective. In fact, many sun protection products available today combine both types of ingredients.

SPF & broad-spectrum protection
Choose a sunscreen with an SPF 30 or higher and one that protects from UVA and UVB rays (broad-spectrum). A sunscreen’s SPF (sun protection factor) determines how well it can absorb and reflect the sun’s rays. A sunscreen that is labeled SPF 30 absorbs or reflects 97% of the sun’s burning rays. Broad-spectrum sunscreen is important because UVA rays pe*****te the lower levels of the skin. They account for 95% of rays. UVB rays make up a smaller percentage of UV rays, but they cause most sunburns and sun damage.

Types of sunscreen products
Additionally, research shows there is very little difference in effectiveness between
sunscreen sticks, sprays, gels, and creams. Buying several formats can make it easier to protect small or hard-to-reach body parts, such as the back of the ears. Sunscreen sticks are good for ears and noses and are also easy to take with you on bike rides and walks. Sprays and creams can cover larger surface areas more efficiently, such as the back, arms, and legs. Gels tend to adhere better on areas with hair, like the hairline and scalp.

Other considerations
It’s also important to know that wearing sunscreen with a higher SPF does not mean you can stay outdoors longer without applying more. You’ll still need to reapply it to protect your skin especially if you are swimming or sweating heavily, even if you are using a water resistant sunscreen. No sunscreen is waterproof; they all eventually wash off. Sunscreens labeled water resistant are tested to be effective for up to 40 minutes of swimming, while very water resistant sunscreens stay effective for up to 80 minutes in the water.

For more information visit:
• https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/research/many-older-adults-dont-protect-their-skin-from-the-sun.html
• https://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-prevention/sun-protection/sunscreen/

Less than half of older adults protect their skin from the sun when outside.

06/09/2026

Join us on Thursday, June 11th, at Wings Over Alma, for cheese tasting and silly dad jokes!

06/09/2026

If you’re a caregiver for someone living with dementia, this monthly event is for YOU! Stop by the Mondovi Public Library on Wednesday, June 10th, for the Mondovi Dementia Caregiver Support Gathering.

06/08/2026

Happy Monday! Get ready for the week with the menus for our home-delivered meals and congregate meal sites. Make it a great week!

06/04/2026

The Summer issue of the SMP Scoop is now available! This issue features recognition of the 5th annual Medicare Fraud Prevention Week, June 1-5, which empowers beneficiaries, caregivers, and communities to prevent, detect, and report Medicare fraud, errors, and abuse.

This issue also highlights expanding outreach efforts in tribal communities, the health benefits of gardening for older adults, a new crypto kiosk law in Wisconsin to stop criminals in their tracks, why gut health matters, a re-cap of the annual Volunteer Retreat, and so much more!