May is Older Americans Month
Governor Tony Evers has proclaimed May 2019 to be Older Americans Month.
As stated in the proclamation, "Our state values the time, talent, and life experiences that our state's 1.3 million aging older adults provide to their communities and society...and Wisconsin recognizes that aging and older adults provide leadership and inspiration to others while paving the way for future generations."
From this page, you can access a variety of information on programs and services in Wisconsin for older adults and caregivers. A brief description of each program and service is available.
Adult Protective Services- Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs) are the first place for help.
- Alzheimers and Other Dementias
- Area Agencies on Aging
- Benefit Specialists
- Board on Aging and Long Term Care
- Bureau of Aging and Disability Resources Contact List
- County and Tribal Aging Offices
- Dementia Care Specialists Program
- Demographics of Aging in Wisconsin
- Elder Abuse
- Elderly Nutrition
- Estate Recovery
- Falls Prevention
- Family Care, Partnership and PACE
- Family Caregiver Support
- Guardianship of Adults
- Healthy Aging (Evidence-Based Health Promotion Programs)
- Information and Assistance
- IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct)
- Long Term Care Ombudsman
- Medicare Counseling for Wisconsin Residents
- Music & Memory Initiative
- Physical Disabilities Programs and Information
- Senior Employment Program (WISE)
- Spousal Impoverishment
- Voting Rights and Resources
Forms
Declaration to Physicians (Living Will), F-00060- Power of Attorney for Health Care, F-00085
- Power of Attorney for Finance and Property, F00036
- Authorization for Final Disposition, F-00086
Volunteer Opportunities
- Foster Grandparent Program
- Retired Senior Volunteer Program
- Senior Companion Program
- State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) Volunteers
Training Opportunities
State Plan
Last Revised: April 30, 2019
