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Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging is a 16-member governing and planning body. The Commission is responsible for developing and implementing a coordinated human service system of community-based services for Milwaukee County residents aged 60 and older. Commissioners are appointed by the County Executive and confirmed by the County Board. Commissioners are selected based on their proven interest and dedication to aging issues. They represent a diverse segment of the population with respect to age, race, ethnicity, socio-economic status and residence within the County.

Commission on Aging Committees and Councils

  • Executive Committee
  • Advisory Council
  • Advocacy Committee
  • Nutrition Advisory Council
  • Senior Center Committee
  • Service Delivery Committee
  • Wellness Committee

Full Description of Commission on Aging and Committees

ADRC Governing Board

The Aging and Disability Resource Center Governing Board serves as the lead Board in Milwaukee County responsible for specific duties related to the policies, operations, and services provided by the ADRC. Their role is to serve as an advocate for older adults, adults with physical, intellectual, or mental health disparities and their caregivers; to provide strategic direction to ensure fidelity to the ADRC mission; to represent and promote the ADRC and the services it provides to the community at large.

Join Milwaukee County Commission on Aging

Are you interested in serving on the Milwaukee County Commission on Aging or one of its committees? Learn more about Milwaukee County Commission on Aging and each committee. If you're interesting in serving, please fill out this Committee Application Form.

 

Send Questions and Completed Application: [email protected]

Meetings

Find dates for upcoming meetings, agendas and past meeting minutes through the County Legislative Info Center. This includes access to Aging & Disabilities Services committee meetings as well as the County Board of Supervisors meetings and more. You can also get email notifications for any of these meetings by signing up for E-Notify Alerts.

Meetings & Minutes

E-Notify Alerts

Advocacy and Legislation

Advocacy Committee

Our Advocacy Committee stays on top of issues affecting older adults and organizes advocacy efforts at the local, state and federal levels.

Milwaukee County is committed to advocating with and for older adults in our community. Please reach out to Emily Petersen, at [email protected] with any questions.

Meetings & Minutes

 

 

Our Policy Priorities

See what the Advocacy Committee is focusing on:

Advocacy Partners

Milwaukee County Advocacy E-Newsletter

Sign up to learn more about how you can be an advocate for older adults in Milwaukee County! This newsletter will feature periodic advocacy alerts related to local, state, and federal legislation and policy and notifications about upcoming Commission on Aging's Advocacy Committee meetings.

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Group of Advocates In Front of Capitol

Resource Guides and Brochures

The following guides and brochures are available for download. If you would like printed copies, call (414) 289-6874.

Outreach Table at Community Event

Community Outreach

Milwaukee County Aging & Disabilities Services staff are regularly in the community providing education and outreach. This includes educational presentations to community groups, resource tables at major community events, and human service social workers who visit senior centers and senior dining sites on a regular basis.

We participate in a wide variety of community events throughout the year and are welcome opportunities to form new connections.

Have an event you would like to invite us to? Please complete the Outreach Request form for consideration.
 

Outreach Request