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Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging is a 16-member advisory and planning body. The Commission is responsible for developing and implementing a coordinated human service system of communitybased 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.

2020 Commission on Aging Year-End Report

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 dispairities 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.

Learn More About Becoming a Member of the ADRC Governing Board

Meetings

Find dates for upcoming meetings, agendas and past meeting minutes through the county's CLIC site. 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

Committees

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

Full Description of Commission on Aging and Committees

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 this opportunity and each committee. If you're interesting in serving, please fill out this brief application.

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. Join us at our next meeting.

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Our Policy Priorities

See what the Advocacy Committee is focusing on:

2021 Public Policy Priorities
Wisconsin State Budget 2021-2023 Priorities
Commission on Aging Statement on Voting Rights

Advocacy Partners

Group of Advocates In Front of Capitol

Senior Leadership Program 2022

This year's Senior Leadership Program was held virtually on May 10-12, 2022. View the recording from the event to learn more about your government and how you can become an effective advocate. 

 

Resource Guides and Brochures

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

Adult Protective Services     | ES | RU | LO | ZH |

Aging & Disability Resource Center      | ES | RU | LO | ZH |

Benefits Specialists     | ES | RU | LO | ZH |

Burial Assistance Program     | ES | RU | LO | ZH |

Dementia Care Specialist     | ES | RU | LO | ZH |

Division on Aging Services    | ES | RU | HM | LO |

Elder Benefits Specialist - Medicare Help     | ES | RU | LO | ZH |

GO Pass Program     | ES | RU | LO | ZH |

Healthy Living with Diabetes

 

Healthy Living with Chronic Pain

Living Well with Chronic Conditions

Meals on Wheels     | ES | RU | LO | ZH |

Medicare Savings Programs

Mind Over Matter

Next Steps Planning Guide

Physical Activity for Lifelong Success

Powerful Tools for Caregivers

Resources Bookmark     | ES | RU | LO | ZH |

Senior Dining   | ES | RU | HM | LO |

Senior Dining Flyer

Stand Up and Move More

Stepping On for Falls Prevention

Transportation Options     | ES | RU | LO | ZH |

Walk With Ease

Wellness Workshops     | ES | RU | LO | ZH |

 

 

Outreach Table at Community EventCommunity 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 services workers who visit senior centers and senior dining sites on a regular basis.

Some of the major community events we participate in throughout the year include:

  • Super Senior Friday
  • SeniorFest
  • Senior Day at Summerfest
  • Senior Celebration at the Zoo
  • Health and resource fairs at each of the Senior Centers

If you have an event that you would like to invite us to, please fill out our form to provide complete details for the event.
 

Outreach Request

MILWAUKEE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

1220 W. Vliet St.

Suite 301

Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53205

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How We Help

Our Vision

Together, creating healthy communities.

Our Mission

Empowering safe, healthy, meaningful lives.

Our Values

Partnership, Respect, Integrity, 

Diversity, Excellence

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