Aging & Disability Resource Center of Green County

09/07/2026

🍁 September is Falls Prevention Month!

This month, take a moment to think about the steps you can take to prevent falls and stay independent. One great place to start? Stepping On: Falls Prevention Program!

This evidence-based, 7-week program helps older adults build confidence, improve balance and strength, identify fall risks, and learn practical strategies for staying safe and active.

Research shows Stepping On can reduce falls by 31%—giving you more confidence to keep doing the things you enjoy.

📅 September 25th – November 6th
🕘 Fridays | 9:30–11:30 AM
📍 Green County Family YMCA, Monroe, WI

💡 Suggested Donation: $15
📌 Registration required—space is limited!

👉 Register online: https://forms.gle/Wnsa49fz1aQKHDVj9
📞 Or call the ADRC at 608-328-9499

* Please note: You do NOT need to be a member of Green County Family YMCA to participate.

Learn more about Stepping On and other wellness programs at www.adrcgreencounty.org/wellness-prevention/

09/06/2026

Just four days away!

Join us for our next session in our 2026 Caregiver Education Series: Managing Money - A Caregiver's Guide to Finances to learn practical tips for managing someone else’s finances, planning for future care costs, and making informed decisions along the way.

📅 Thursday, September 10th, 2026
🕓 4:00pm – 5:00pm
📍 Hybrid Offering (In-Person & Virtual)
In-Person: Green County Human Services Building (Lower Level) – Multipurpose Rooms 2 & 3 (N3152 State Road 81 Monroe, WI 53566)

To register for the in-person program:
📞 Bonnie: 608-426-4295
📧 [email protected]

To register for the virtual program:
📞 Alzheimer's Association Helpline: 1-800-272-3900

09/05/2026

Balancing Rights and Protection-Inclusive Relationships, Sexuality, and Consent

Caregiving can bring up questions that aren’t always easy to navigate—especially when it comes to relationships, personal choices, consent, and individual rights. 💙

One of our upcoming Caregiver Education Series session will take a thoughtful look at these topics and how caregivers can provide support while respecting the dignity, autonomy, and safety of the people they care for.

📅 Tuesday, September 15th
⏰ 11:00am – 12:00pm
📍 Attend in person or virtually

To register or ask questions, contact Bonnie at:
📞 608-426-4295
✉️ [email protected]

09/04/2026

🚶 Just 10 days until Walk With Ease: Self-Directed begins!

There’s still time to sign up and make yourself a priority this fall. Walk With Ease is a flexible, self-directed 6-week program that can help you build a walking routine, manage arthritis pain, improve strength and balance, and feel more confident staying active.

The program fits your schedule—walk when and where it’s convenient for you, with weekly emails and materials to keep you motivated along the way.

📅 September 14th – October 25th
📍 Anytime, anywhere
⏱️ 10–40+ minutes, 3+ days per week
💲 Suggested Donation: $15

You’ll receive materials and weekly emails with helpful information, motivation, and strategies to keep you moving. No in-person classes or scheduled meeting times—you choose when and where to walk!

✨ Register online: https://forms.gle/CdZ5oY21MGiTggBCA
📞 Or call the ADRC: 608-328-9499

Learn more about Walk With Ease and other wellness and prevention classes offered through the ADRC:
https://adrcgreencounty.org/wellness-prevention/

When September 14th - October 25th, 2026 At Least 10-40+ Minutes, 3+ Days Per Week Where Self-Directed Anytime and Anywhere Class Details: Walk With Ease is designed to help people living with arthritis better manage their pain. It’s also ideal for people without arthritis who want to make walking...

09/04/2026

🔬 Alzheimer’s Research Is Changing—And So Are the Tools We Use to Understand It. From blood tests to advanced brain scans, researchers are discovering new ways to detect changes linked to Alzheimer’s disease and improve the way treatments are studied.

🧠 What's Next in Alzheimer's Detection and Treatment
📅 Friday, September 11th
🕤 9:30–11:30 AM

HYBRID OFFERING (In-Person & Online)
📍 SSM Health Clinic – St. Clare Conference Room, Monroe, WI
💻 Online, Via Zoom

To register online, please visit: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/meeting/register/kjzIQi6-TT-21T84a0E9cQ?fbclid=IwY2xjawTjD8NwZG9mA2V4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMXdKSXo0SDdPM3BQb1M4U2ZzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA81MTQ3NzE1NjkyMjgwNjEAAR4e_sn8zDr8lY4iLv9TUpLAXFi4cTLGBoPKMe6QfXOYBQ28WX3VvsD8rNjnmg_aem_54k5t9-nwjFMEsia5jpyPQ #/registration

📞 Or register by contacting Bonnie Beam-Stratz at 608-426-4295 or [email protected].

09/03/2026

Living well with diabetes starts with having the right tools and support!

Our Healthy Living with Diabetes: Self-Management Program is coming up soon! This 6-week virtual program is a great opportunity to learn practical ways to manage diabetes and make healthy changes that fit into your everyday life.

You’ll explore topics like nutrition and meal planning, exercise, stress management, setting realistic health goals, problem-solving, and communicating with your health care team—all from the comfort of home.

💻 Attend from the comfort of your home via Zoom
📅 Tuesdays, September 22nd – October 27th, 2026
⏰ 9:30am – 12:00pm (CST)
💻 Optional Zoom Practice Session: September 15th

✨ Suggested donation: $15
📌 Pre-registration is required, and spots are limited. There are no county or state residency requirements, so everyone is welcome!

Register Online here: https://forms.gle/iwPU34Q6hL984Qdd8
OR call the ADRC at 608-328-9499.

To find out more details about Healthy Living with Diabetes and the other prevention classes offered through the ADRC, please visit: www.adrcgreencounty.org/wellness-prevention/

09/03/2026

Caregivers: have you thought about the financial side of caregiving?

Managing Money - A Caregiver's Guide to Finances, part of our 2026 Caregiver Education Series is coming up soon! Learn practical information about managing a loved one’s finances, planning for future care costs, and why early financial planning matters.

📅 Thursday, September 10th, 2026
🕓 4:00pm – 5:00pm
📍 Hybrid Offering (In-Person & Virtual)
In-Person: Green County Human Services Building (Lower Level) – Multipurpose Rooms 2 & 3 (N3152 State Road 81 Monroe, WI 53566)

Registration is encouraged by September 9th.

To register for the in-person program:
📞 Bonnie: 608-426-4295
📧 [email protected]

To register for the virtual program:
📞 Alzheimer's Association Helpline: 1-800-272-3900

Presented in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association Wisconsin Chapter.

Give yourself the tools and information you need to feel more prepared for the future. 💙

09/03/2026

⚠ Let’s talk about a topic many women experience—but don’t always talk about.

Bladder and bowel changes don’t have to keep you from doing the things you enjoy. Mind Over Matter: Women's Incontinence Program (MOM) is a virtual program that offers practical strategies to improve bladder and bowel health, build confidence, and stay active.

And you don’t need to be experiencing symptoms to participate! Prevention and healthy habits can benefit everyone. 🌿

📅 Wednesdays: October 7th, October 21st, & November 4th, 2026
⏰ 5:00pm – 7:30pm (CST)
💻 Virtual via Zoom
✨ Optional Zoom Practice Session: September 30th at 5:00pm (CST)
💲 Suggested Donation: $15

Space is limited—reserve your spot today!

Register online: https://forms.gle/dkqj9VJSypWWh9317
📞 Or call the ADRC at 608-328-9499.

Learn more about Mind Over Matter and other ADRC wellness and prevention programs: www.adrcgreencounty.org/wellness-prevention/

When October 7th, October 21st, & November 4th, 2026 Wednesdays, 5:00pm - 7:30pm (CST) Zoom Practice Session: September 30th at 5:00pm (CST) Where Virtual, Via Zoom (Link will be provided upon completed registration, closer to the start date.) Class Details: Mind Over Matter: Healthy Bowels, Healthy...

09/02/2026

🧠 Ready to give your brain a boost?

Our Boost Your Brain & Memory program starts soon! Join us for 7 interactive sessions focused on simple, evidence-based ways to support brain health through movement, nutrition, emotional wellness, and social connection.

📅 Mondays | September 14th – October 26th
🕝 2:30pm – 4:30pm
📍 Albertson Memorial Public Library – Albany, WI
💲 FREE to attend!

Space is limited, so don’t wait to register. Participants should be able to attend at least 6 of the 7 sessions.

To register or ask questions, contact Bonnie Beam-Stratz:
📞 608-426-4295
📧 [email protected]

Invest in your brain health—your future self will thank you! 🧠✨

09/02/2026