Walworth County Dementia Awareness Spotlight: Frontotemporal Dementia and Family Support: Contact:  Jake SawyersDementia Care [email protected] August 20, 2024 ADRC of Walworth County Dementia Awareness Spotlight: Frontotemporal Dementia and Family Support (ELKHORN, WI): On Friday, September 13, 2024, the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Walworth County will host a free educational presentation on frontotemporal dementia, also called FTD, and family support. Speakers from the Association of FTD and Lorenzo’s House, a non-profit organization focused on supporting families with younger-onset dementia, will provide the presentation. “FTD is the most common form of dementia for individuals under the age of 60,” says Jake Sawyers, dementia care specialist. “FTD symptoms are different from Alzheimer’s. The age of onset is typically younger. And it is often misdiagnosed. This presentation will educate attendees about FTD and introduce families to the amazing work of Lorenzo’s House.” The Dementia Awareness Spotlight will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at the Walworth County Health and Human Services building, 1910 County Road NN, Elkhorn. Registration is preferred. Virtual attendance options will also be available. Contact Dementia Care Specialist Jake Sawyers at (262) 741-3273 to register for the event. About the ADRC of Walworth County: The ADRC provides information and assistance to older and disabled adults, their friends, family, caregivers, and the public. We can assist by evaluating your current needs and providing options available to meet the needs of your situation. Learn more at https://www.co.walworth.wi.us/376/Aging-Disability-Resource-Center or call 262-741-3200.

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Water Pennyworth Have You Seen This Plant?

Water Pennywort, or Hydrocotyle ranunculoides, is considered an invasive species in Wisconsin. This aquatic perennial can be found in shallow, slow moving water and on wet edges and mudflats of lake or pond edges. Water Pennywort prefers full sun to partial shade. The round, deeply lobed leaves reach the water surface from stalks attached to creeping stems. Small, green-white or green-yellow flowers develop in clusters in summer and early fall. This plant reproduces by runner stems and roots, seeds and stem fragments, and can develop large colonies.

The lake operations manager, Charlie Handel of the Delavan Lake Sanitary District, has found that the pennywort spreads quickly in September and closely monitors Delavan Lake during this time.

The WDNR and DLSD need your help. If you see Water Pennywort on your shoreline, or anywhere on Delavan Lake, please contact the Delavan Lake Sanitary District at 262-728-4100 or Heidi Bunk, WDNR, at 262-574-2130. Thank you for your dedication and support of our lake.