Aging and Disability Resource Center of the North - Bayfield County

06/19/2026

📣 Need help finding the right phone equipment? We can help!
Through Wisconsin’s Telecommunications Equipment Purchase Program (TEPP), people with disabilities can receive financial help to purchase equipment like amplified phones, captioned phones, and other devices that make communication easier.

If you have trouble hearing, speaking, seeing, or using a standard phone, this program may be a great option for you—and there are options to help cover costs.

✅ Not sure where to start? indiGO is here to help! We can walk you through the application, answer questions, and help you find the right equipment for your needs.

📞 Contact us today to get started or learn more:
👉 Learn more about TEPP: https://psc.wi.gov/Pages/ForConsumers/TEPP.aspx

06/19/2026

06/19/2026

Fruits and vegetables are rich in cancer-fighting nutrients -- and the more color, the more nutrients they contain. These foods can help lower your risk in a second way, too, when they help you reach and maintain a healthy body weight. Carrying extra pounds increases the risk for multiple cancers, including colon, esophagus, and kidney cancers. Eat a variety of vegetables, especially dark green, red, and orange vegetables. https://wb.md/3RYTcX9

06/18/2026

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06/18/2026

This Men's Health Month, we're reminding men to take care of yourselves. You don't have to wait until you're seriously ill or in pain to visit your doctor; in fact, you should be going to the doctor for a routine exam every year!

A study from the Cleveland Clinic showed that many men in the U.S. aren't prioritizing their health. In addition to skipping their yearly checkups, 44% don't take care of their mental health and 49% don't eat a healthy diet.

It's not selfish to take care of your mental and physical health – your loved ones will thank you for taking steps to live well.

06/18/2026

06/17/2026

Wisconsin requires photo ID for voting. You can get a free state ID for voting at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

It can take some time so act now and be ready for the August election. Here is link to the DMV page for more information: Wisconsin DMV Official Government Site - Obtaining an identification (ID) card (wisconsindot.gov)

https://wisconsindot.gov/pages/dmv/license-drvs/how-to-apply/id-card.aspx

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06/17/2026

ATTENTION: Funding Now Available for Storm-Affected Residents in Ashland & Bayfield Counties

The Lake Superior Area REALTORS® (LSAR) has secured funding through the national REALTORS® Relief Foundation (RRF) to assist residents of Ashland and Bayfield Counties, Wisconsin, who sustained property damage or displacement from recent storm systems. Eligible residents may apply for up to $1,000 per household. Funds are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The application is due July 15, 2026.

RRF grants are intended to cover immediate housing costs, including mortgage payments, temporary rental expenses, and hotel reimbursement. Qualifying applicants include homeowners, with or without a mortgage, who sustained damage; renters who signed a new lease due to storm displacement; and renters who were evacuated or incurred lodging costs. Grants apply to primary residences only.

Follow this link for more information: https://www.cityofwashburnwi.gov/mayor-city-administrator/page/realtorsr-relief-foundation-funding-now-available-storm-affected

06/17/2026

With tick activity reaching its peak for the season, our monitoring shows nymphal deer (blacklegged) are now outnumbering adult ticks in Wisconsin. Nymphal ticks are very small – about the size of a poppyseed. This makes them hard to spot and remove quickly, which is why they have a higher potential to spread disease. Learn how to protect yourself and : dhs.wisconsin.gov/news/releases/061026.htm