Older Adults Services

OATS is available for eligible Milwaukee County residents that are 60 years or older. Vans provide transportation to medical or dental appointments, grocery shopping and voting, as well as county-owned or sponsored senior centers, cultural sites, senior dining sites, and wellness programs within Milwaukee County. Rides are $4 each way for medical and dental appointments, and a voluntary contribution of $4 per ride is encouraged for other destinations. Rides must be scheduled 3 business days in advance. Call (414) 289-6874.

For a full list of eligible destinations and complete service details see the OATS Service Guide.
Servicio de Transporte Para Adultos Mayores

The WisGo Reduced Fare Card is available for eligible children, older adults, persons enrolled in Medicare or Transit Plus, or persons with a qualifying disability. MCTS buses can take you throughout the county. This reduces the fare to $1 per ride, and customers pay no more than $2 per day, $11/week and $32/month. Call (414) 937-3218.

Transit Plus is available for individuals with a physical or cognitive disability that prevent them from using public transit. Transit Plus vans provide accessible transportation to any location in Milwaukee County. Rides through Transit Plus cost $4 each way and must be scheduled 24 hours in advanced. Call (414) 343-1700.

VEYO provides Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) for Wisconsin Medicaid (including IRIS) and BadgerCare Plus members. Rides are free or reimbursed and must be scheduled 2 business days in advanced. Call (866) 907-1493.

The Disabled American Veterans offers rides to and from the Milwaukee VA Medical Center for veterans. Rides are free and must be scheduled two weeks before your appointment. Call (414) 384-2000 ext. 45715.

Eras Senior Network volunteer drivers are available for Milwaukee County residents 60 years or older. Eras provides rides to meet basic needs, such as to the doctor or dentist appointments, or trips to the pharmacy, grocery store, or bank. Rides are free and must be scheduled 7 days in advance. Call (414) 488-6500.

Give your brain a “boost” with this 8-week (once a week) program which takes a holistic approach to improving brain health. For any adult 55 and older. The sessions focus on physical activity, emotional health, intellectual activity, nutrition, spiritual activity and social engagement.

Mondays, January 6 - February 24
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Wilson Park Senior Center
2601 West Howard Avenue, Milwaukee
To register call: (414) 282-5566
Voluntary donations accepted to support the program

Tuesdays, January 7 - February 25
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
McGovern Park Senior Center
4500 West Custer Avenue, Milwaukee
To register call: (414) 527-0990
Voluntary donations accepted to support the programs

Wednesdays, January 8 - February 26
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Washington Park Senior Center
4420 West Vliet Street, Milwaukee
To register call: (414) 933-2332
Voluntary donations accepted to support the programs

Thursdays, April 17 - June 12 (No class on April 24)
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Shorewood Senior Resource Center
2101 East Shorewood Blvd, Shorewood
To register call: (414) 289-5792
Voluntary donations accepted to support the programs

Have more control over your diabetes with this 6-week (once a week) workshop. For adults 18 and older with pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes. Learn more about healthy eating, stress management, exercise and relaxation techniques, communicating effectively and goal setting. 

Mondays, February 24 - April 7 (no class March 24)
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Telephone conference workshop
To register call: 414-289-6352
The deadline to register is February 10th
Voluntary donations accepted to support the program 

Maintain an active and fulfilling life with this 6-week (once a week)workshop. For adults 18 and older who have or are living with someone who has-ongoing or persistent pain. Learn skills and strategies to manage pain including: gentle exercises and relaxation, stress management, medications, communicating effectively, goal setting and problem solving. Improve your overall quality of life by joining a workshop today!

Tuesdays, March 11 - April 15
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Food For Health
2007 North Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Milwaukee
Voluntary donations accepted to support the program
To register call: (262) 427-8530 
 

Feel better and be in control of your life with this 6-week (once a week) workshop! This program is for adults 18 and older who have or are living with someone who has one or more ongoing health problems such as asthma, arthritis, heart disease, high blood pressure and others. Participants will learn exercise and relaxation techniques, healthy eating & nutrition, goal setting, stress and depression management, communication skills and problem solving. 
 

Thursdays, March 6th - April 10th
9:00 am -11:30 am
Our Lady of Good Hope
7152 North 41 Street, Milwaukee
To register call: 414-358-4600
Voluntary donations accepted to support the program

This program is designed to help older women prevent or improve their bladder and/or bowel incontinence. Classes meet every other week for a total of 3 sessions. Participants set personalized goals and learn about pelvic floor exercises, fluid and fiber intake, and problem-solving. It is proven to improve bladder leakage for 71% of women and bowel leakage for 55% of women.

Tuesdays, 9:15 am - 11:15 am
March 11, March 25 and April 8
VMP Healthcare and Community Living
8536 West Oklahoma Avenue, West Allis
To register call: (414) 607-4235
Voluntary donations accepted to support the program

This program includes circuit exercises and behavior change strategies to help older adults become more active. Classes meet 3 times a week for 10 weeks, with 6 months of coaching. It is designed to help participants improve walking speed & distance.

Become a better caregiver by learning how to take better care of your physical, emotional and financial needs with this 6-week (once a week) program. You will learn skills to cope with the challenges that come with your role as caregiver. Also learn how to reduce stress, anger and guilt, manage your time, make tough decisions and communicate effectively with the person needing care, family members and healthcare providers. 

Workshop offered in Spanish: Reduzca su posibilidad de caídas participando en este programa de 7 semanas (una vez por semana), diseñado para adultos de 60 años o más que corren riesgo de caerse o tienen miedo de hacerlo o tienen problemas de equilibrio. Los participantes desarrollarán el equilibrio y la fuerza mediante ejercicios que se enfocan en la parte inferior del cuerpo y también aprenderán habilidades prácticas para evitar una caída. Aprenda cómo la visión, el calzado, los medicamentos y el sueño afectan el riesgo de caídas. Se ha investigado y demostrado que este programa reduce las caídas en un 31 %.

Este programa de entrenamiento de fuerza progresivo no solo te ayudará a aumentar tu fuerza y mejorar tu salud en general, sino que también verás mejorar tu equilibrio y confianza para completar tus actividades diarias. El programa se reúne durante 10 a 12 semanas (dos veces por semana).

This workshop is in Spanish
Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
February
United Community Center 
1028 South Ninth Street, Milwaukee
For more information and to register call: (414) 897-5569
Voluntary donations accepted to support the program

This workshop is in Spanish
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30 am - 9:30 am
February
Sixteenth Street Community Health Center
1032 South Cesar E Chavez Drive, Milwaukee
For more information and to register call: (414) 897-5569
Voluntary donations accepted to support the program

This program is for the family caregiver of a person with dementia. The caregiver will gain knowledge to manage daily care, acquire skills to adjust their approach in their caregiving role and build confidence to set and achieve goals. Classes meet once a week for 6 weeks.

This workshop is designed to help adults reduce sitting time by standing up and moving more. Sessions take place in a group setting where participants identify barriers to standing more and discuss strategies to increase their standing time. Based on a researched and tested program, Stand Up is shown to: reduce sedentary behavior by 68 minutes per day, reduce problems performing daily activities, reduce pain interference and intensity, improve functional performance, improve vitality and improve general overall health.  The program meets once a week for four weeks, followed by a Booster Session at Week 8.

Reduce your chance of falling by participating in this 7-week (once a week) program, designed for adults 60 years & older who are at risk or have a fear of falling or have balance issues. Participants will build balance and strength through exercises that target the lower body and also learn practical skills to avoid a fall. Learn how vision, footwear, medications & sleep all affect falls risk. This program has been researched and proven to reduce falls by 30%. 

Thursdays, 9:45 am - 11:45 am
January 16 - March 6
Virtual/Online
There is a suggested contribution of $20.00
To register call: (414) 777-7700 

Mondays, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
March 3 - April 14
Wilson Park Senior Center
2601 West Howard Avenue, Milwaukee
To register call: (414) 282-5566
Voluntary donations accepted to support the program

Tuesdays, 12:15 pm - 2:15 pm
March 4 - April 15
McGovern Park Senior Center
4500 West Custer Avenue, Milwaukee
To register call: (414) 527-0990
Voluntary donations accepted to support the program

Fridays, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
March 7 - April 18
Clinton Rose Senior Center
3045 North Martin Luther King Jr Drive, Milwaukee
To register call: (414) 263-2255
Voluntary donations accepted to support the program

Wednesdays, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
March 12 - April 23
Aurora St. Luke's South Shore
5900 South Lake Drive, Cudahy
To register call: (414) 489-4072
Voluntary donations accepted to support the program

Wednesdays, April 2 - May 14
9:30 am - 11:30am
Wauwatosa Hart Park Senior Center
7300 W Chestnut St, Wauwatosa
To register call: 414-479-8936
Voluntary donations accepted to support the program

Wednesdays, April 2 - May 14
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Aurora West Allis Medical Center
8901 W Lincoln Ave, West Allis
To register call: 414-328-6633
Voluntary donations accepted to support the program

Wednesdays, April 16 - May 28
1:00 pm - 3:00pm
Oak Creek City Hall
8040 S 6^th St., Oak Creek
To register call: 414-766-7950
Voluntary donations accepted to support the program

This progressive strength training program will help you not only increase your strength and improve overall health, but you will also see improvements in balance and your confidence to complete your daily activities. The program meets for 10-12 weeks (twice a week). 

Workshops offered only in Spanish - ¡Siéntase mejor y tome el control de su vida con este taller de 6 semanas (una vez por semana)! Este programa es para adultos mayores de 18 años que tienen o viven con alguien que tiene uno o más problemas de salud persistentes, como asma, artritis, enfermedades cardíacas, presión arterial alta y otros. Los participantes aprenderán técnicas de ejercicio y relajación, alimentación y nutrición saludables, establecimiento de metas, manejo del estrés y la depresión, habilidades de comunicación y resolución de problemas.

Workshops offered in Spanish: Mantenga una vida activa con este taller de 6 semanas (una vez por semana). Para adultos mayores de 18 años que tienen o viven con alguien que tiene dolor continuo o persistente. Aprenda habilidades y estrategias para controlar el dolor, que incluyen: ejercicios de relajación, manejo del estrés, medicamentos, comunicación eficaz, establecimiento de metas y resolución de problemas. ¡Mejore su calidad de vida uniéndose a un taller hoy!

If you are looking for relief from arthritis or just want to be active, join this 6-week (3 times a week) walking program. Participants will receive support and the tools to set and reach their goals. The program builds confidence to be physically active, reduces pain from arthritis and increases balance, strength and walking pace.