Live Independently and Stretch Your Money

Contact us for a free, confidential consultation to get unbiased information about local resources for individuals ages 60 + and adults with disabilities. Learn about our healthy living workshops, meal programs, caregiver support, free dementia friendly business training and many more programs and services.

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Local Information, Personal Choice 

Review our comprehensive resources directories or set up a personal consultation to help find out what makes sense for you. Choose what you need to stay as independent as possible, as long as possible, while stretching your dollars as far as possible. Learn about options including: 
  • Healthy living 
  • Getting rides 
  • Benefit eligibility
Looking for programs or services outside Barron, Rusk or Washburn County? Find your local ADRC. 

You're Welcome Here

We welcome everyone to the ADRC, regardless of race, age, color, national origin, ethnic background, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or socioeconomic, marital or military status. Your ADRC respects the diversity of our customers, employees, and communities. You can find the ADRC policy here.

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NEWS

Opportunity at 50 Plus, Challenge to Live Well

Booths are available at the 50 Plus: Challenge to Live Well, Sunday April 26, 2020, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., at the Cedar Mall in Rice Lake.   
Our goal is to challenge people, age 50 and older, to live well through an active life style, life-long learning, and awareness of our community resources. The event will offer health screenings, informational booths, speakers and entertainment. Submit a registration request here.

Employment Opportunity

Caregiver Specialist/Health Promotions Coordinator

Excellent opportunity for an experienced professional! Barron County is accepting resumes for a full-time (40 hours/wk) Caregiver Specialist/Health Promotions Coordinator to provide information, linkage to resources, and assistance with access to services for older adults and their caregivers. This position oversees the adultrespite program Daybreak and coordinates healthy aging programs for the multi-county ADRC region (Barron, Washburn and Rusk Counties). Apply online by 3/1/2020.