Milwaukee County’s goal is to enrich your life by providing essential services that meet your needs and those of your family, neighbors, co-workers and friends.
We enhance the quality of life in Milwaukee County through great public service.
Milwaukee County is home to over 950,000 people living in one of 19 communities, which range in size from the City of Milwaukee, with 595,000 residents, to the Village of River Hills, with roughly 1,600 residents.
Still a manufacturing stronghold, the region features 16 Fortune 1000 companies and thousands of others in the financial services, medical device, hospitality and retailing industries.
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Long Term Care is ongoing assistance with basic activities of daily life such as: eating, bathing, dressing, or getting in and out of bed. As individuals age, they often reach a point when they will need assistance with their long term care.
It is always best to plan ahead for your Long Term Care. This helps both you and your family to be prepared when the time comes that you need this assistance. Here are two planning guides that can help you think about your personal choices and options for your future needs.
Next Steps: My Planning Guide
My Way Booklet
If you are financially and functionally eligible, there may be publicly funded programs available to help with your Long Term Care. Long Term Care programs may include services such as: care management, home health care, personal care, supportive home care, nursing home care, adult day care, home delivered meals, home modifications, transportation and hospice.
Tell Me More About Enrolling in Publicly Funded Long-Term Care Programs
One tool you can use to learn if you may be eligible for this or other benefits is the Access.wi.gov website.
Call to Learn More
If you qualify for Long Term Care, there are a variety of options. The ADRC cannot endorse or recommend any organization, product or service. There are four programs available: Family Care, Partnership, PACE, and IRIS. Each program is offered by multiple agencies.
Click on the following links to learn more. For additional details, see the state's Long-Term Care and Support webpage.
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