Personal Emergency Response System Basics: Understanding Your Options
A friendly and informative introduction to the basics of Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS). These simple devices are designed to support your safety, confidence, and independence—whether you spend most of your time at home or enjoy staying active throughout the community. Today’s PERS options can connect you to help at the push of a button, offering peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
During this session, we’ll walk through the different types of systems available, how they work, the features they offer, and how to determine which option—if any—best fits your lifestyle and comfort level.
This session is offered exclusively for residents of Middleton Glen.
Prescription Nature: Intro to Forest Bathing
Discover the benefits of forest bathing in this introductory Prescription Nature session. Learn how mindful time in nature can reduce stress, improve well‑being, and support overall health. Perfect for beginners.
Navigating Health Information Online
Confused by the flood of health advice you see online? Join us for an engaging session that teaches simple, practical steps to spot reliable sources and avoid misinformation. Through interactive examples and hands-on practice, you’ll leave with a clear checklist to help you separate fact from fiction and make safer health decisions.
Reach out to the Verona Senior Center to reserve your spot.
Healthcare Is Better With Support: Smart Advocacy for Medical Visits. Practical strategies for anyone navigating healthcare
Join Ascent Patient Advocates and NewBridge at Lakeview Library for a conversation on practical strategies for navigating today’s healthcare system.
Reach out to NewBridge to reserve your spot.
Memory Cafe
Prescription Nature: Intro to Forest Bathing
Take a breath, look up, and reconnect. Ascent Patient Advocates invites Monona Senior Center members to a calming, interactive discussion on how nature supports health. Explore the basics of forest bathing, discover how time in nature benefits brain and body health, and learn simple ways to bring nature into daily routines. This session is part of the Monona Memory Cafe.
Healthcare Is Better With Support: Smart Advocacy for Medical Visits. Practical strategies for anyone navigating healthcare (Copy)
Join Ascent Patient Advocates and NewBridge at Lakeview Library for a conversation on practical strategies for navigating today’s healthcare system.
Advocacy Strategies for Navigating Today's Challenging Healthcare Systems
Join Ascent Patient Advocates and the Verona Senior Center for a group conversation on practical self-advocacy in healthcare.
Flip The Script on Aging — Erasing the Bias, Embracing the Age
Flip the Script on Aging – October 22, 2025 Madison Marriott West
Join Ascent Patient Advocates at Flip the Script on Aging, a free community event hosted by SAIL® in celebration of its 20th anniversary. This engaging afternoon will challenge ageism through powerful storytelling, expert insights, and guided discussions designed to foster dignity and respect across generations.
Sarah, founder of Ascent Patient Advocates, will serve as a table discussion facilitator, helping participants explore real-world strategies to reframe aging as a vibrant, empowered journey. This event offers a welcoming space for everyone to connect, reflect, and take action.
Expect captivating speakers, thoughtful conversations, refreshments, and gift bags for all attendees. Space is limited—register by October 15 to reserve your spot for this free event.
Alzheimers & Dementia Caregivers Support Group - Verona WI
Prescription Nature: Intro to Forest Bathing
Take a breath, look up, and reconnect. Ascent Patient Advocates invites Verona Senior Center members to a calming, interactive discussion on how nature supports health. Explore the basics of forest bathing, discover how time in nature benefits brain and body health, and learn simple ways to bring nature into daily routines. This session is part of the Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers Support Group.
MONONA SENIOR FAIR - Monona WI
Join Ascent Patient Advocates at the Monona Senior Fair – October 15, 2025
Discover trusted resources, connect with local experts, and plan confidently for the future. This free community event brings together professionals in senior care, estate planning, downsizing, and more. Stop by our table to explore advocacy tools, medical POA guidance, and care coordination support tailored to older adults, caregivers, and families in Monona and surrounding communities.