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.

Franklin Health Department

Wednesdays, 9:30 - 11:00 am
October 16 - December 4
9229 Loomis Road, Franklin
There is no cost to participate
To register call:(414) 425-9101 

Virtual Workshop (online)

Mondays, 1:00 - 2:30 pm
October 28 - December 16
There is no cost to participate
To register call: (414) 289-5792

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. 

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!

Telephone Conference workshop

Tuesdays, 1:00 - 2:00 pm
October 1 - November 5
There is no cost to participate
To register call: (414) 289-6352

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. 

Our Lady of Good Hope

Thursdays, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
October 3 - November 7
7152 North 42nd Street, Milwaukee
There is no cost for participation
To register call: (414) 358-4600 ext 158 

Harwood Place

Mondays, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
October 7 - November 11
8220 Harwood Avenue, Wauwatosa
There is no cost to participate
To register call: (414) 479-8949 

Telephone Workshop

Wednesdays, 10:00 - 11:00 am
October 16 - November 20
There is no cost to participate
To register call: (414) 479-8949
Deadline to register is October 1 

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.

Wilson Park Senior Center

Tuesdays, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
August 6, August 20 and September 3
2601 West Howard Avenue, Milwaukee
There is no cost for participation
To register call: (414) 282-5566

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. 

Sixteenth Street Community Center - Spanish

Wednesdays, 5:30 - 7:00 pm
September 11 - October 16
1032 South Cesar E. Chavez Drive
There is no cost to participate
To register call: (414) 514-4787

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.

Kelly Senior Center

Thursdays, 10:15 - 11:45 am
August 1 - August 29 (there is no class on August 15)
6100 South Lake Drive, Cudahy
There is no cost to participate
To register call: (414) 481-9611 

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%. 

Oak Creek Civic Center

Wednesdays, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
September 4 - October 16
8040 South 6th Street, Oak Creek
There is no cost for participation
To register call: (414) 766-7950

St. Francis Civic Center

Thursdays, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
September 5 - October 24 (There is no class September 26)
3400 East Howard Avenue, St. Francis
There is a $10 suggested donation per person
To register call: (414) 768-8055

Wauwatosa Library

Thursdays, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
September 5 - October 17
7725 West North Avenue, Wauwatosa
There is no cost to participate
To register call: (414) 479-8936

Aurora West Allis Medical Center

Wednesdays, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
September 11 - October 23
8901 West Lincoln Avenue, West Allis
There is no cost to participate
To register call: (414) 328-6630

Kelly Senior Center

Tuesdays, 9:30 - 11:30 am
September 17 - October 29
6100 South Lake Drive, Cudahy
There is no cost to participate
To register call: (414) 481-9611

Jefferson Court Apartments

Thursdays, 10:30 - 12:30 pm
October 3 - November 14
415 East Knapp Street, Milwaukee
There is no cost to participate
To register call: (414) 271-1481

Aurora Research Institute

Thursdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm
October 3 - November 14
960 North 12th Street
There is no cost to participate
To register call: (414) 219-5241

Community Conference Center - Room 3

Fridays, 12:30 - 2:30 pm
October 4 - November 15
8700 West Watertown Plank Road, Wauwatosa
There is a suggested donation of $20 per person
To register call: (414) 777-7700

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 in Spanish

Workshops Offered in Spanish

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.