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Milwaukee County Department on Aging

1220 West Vliet Street. Milwaukee

Click HERE for a Map

Learn more about us click HERE

Aging Resource Center of Milwaukee County (414 - 289-6874) (TDD 7-1-1 ) (Toll Free 1-866-229-9695)
CLICK HERE FOR information and assistance on all aging issues including long term care options, how to access senior benefits and older adult services, elder abuse/neglect /self neglect reporting, links to state and national elder information sites and MORE!

Area Agency on Aging
CLICK HERE FOR Information on Community Programs, Services, Advocacy, Senior Dining Sites and Home Delivered meals (menus and information), Family Caregiver Support Network, Advocacy and Legislation,Senior Centers, Transportation and MORE!

News and Notes: Timely Tips and Information

Milwaukee County Aging Study Shows Changing Face of Population
Extensive Study Looks at Adults 60 and Older

The Milwaukee County Department on Aging (MCDA) recently unveiled a study on Friday, December 7^th that looks at significant trends in the aging population in Milwaukee County. The Face of Aging in Milwaukee County, 2012, Third Edition demographic report examines the changes in the older adult population since 2000 and looks at future trends.

To review or print the full The Face of Aging in Milwaukee County, 2012 report or Executive Summary click on the following links:

The Face of Aging in Milwaukee County 2012, Third Edition.pdf

The Face of Aging in Milwaukee County Executive Summary 2012.pdf

ENERGY ASSISTANCE for 2012-2013

October 1, 2012 marked the beginning of the 2012-2013 heating season and the start of the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program.

Applications for the program are taken locally in Milwaukee County by Community Advocates and the Community Relations - Social Development Commission. Click here, ENERGY ASSISTANCE 2012-2013 to access information about where to apply in Milwaukee.

To obtain more information about the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program see, visit their web site at
www.homeenergyplus.wi.gov or call the Energy Help Hotline at 1-866-HEATWIS (432-8947).
To obtain more information on the Keep Wisconsin Warm Fund visit their website at
www.kwwf.org.

An Ounce of PREVENTION

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND LINKS TO PROGRAMS

Living Well - Chronic Conditions Groups

Designed to improve self management skills for people living with chronic health conditions

Stepping On - Fall Prevention Classes

Designed for people at risk or fearful of falling or those who have fallen

WHAT'S FOR LUNCH?

For senior dining sites and menus Click HERE

For nutrition information

and videos from the National Institutes of Health
Click HERE

HELP WITH ECONOMIC PROBLEMS

CLICK HERE for a LINK TO

The Economic Security Initiative

for information on help with a variety of economic problems

Watch!

Information on Benefits for Seniors From the Affordable Health Care Act

Click here for more info for seniors from HealthCare.gov

VOTER ID INFORMATION

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE NEW VOTER ID RULES

News Flash! There is a temporary hold on the voter ID law for upcoming Elections. HOWEVER, the hold is currently being appealed in the courts. When you go to the polls you should still take your valid photo ID.

If you do not have a valid Photo ID, it is a good idea to get one before the next election.

Click HERE for ID information from the Wisconsin DOT

You Served your Country! - NOW let US serve YOU

The ADRC connects with Vets

Click HERE for more information and a video

The Aging Resource Center's

Long Term Care

Services Directory

Click here for a link

Milwaukee County's

S.A.N.E.

(Stop Abuse and Neglect of Elders)

Elder Abuse and Neglect

Educational Program

CLICK HERE

FOR MORE INFO

Family Caregiver Support

Click below for links to:

Family Caregiver Support Network (local)

Wisconsin Family Caregiver Support Program

National Care Giving Help Resource Site

Medicare's Caregiver Support Resource

Click HERE:

View the
West Allis/West Milwaukee

Senior Safety Videos

SOS Save Our SeniorCare

You can help inform legislators about the benefit SeniorCare has provided to older persons over the past many years

CLICK HERE FOR A

FACT SHEET

The State Legislative Audit Bureau has released the findings of the Family Care Audit.

Click HERE for HIGHLIGHTS

Click HERE for a copy of the FULL AUDIT DOCUMENT

Department on Aging Area Plan Is Complete!

The Milwaukee County Department on Aging 2013-15 Area Plan is done! The Area Plan is the department's road map for the next three years. It outlines which programs and services we will focus on and when things will get done.

To view the Area Plan click here.

Thanks to everyone in the community for helping us put the plan together. We could not have done it without you!