Ashland County Aging Unit
Providing Senior Assistance in Ashland County
*HELP NEEDED*
Volunteer Drivers for Meals on Wheels & Medical Appointments
We are always looking for Volunteer Drivers for our Meals on Wheels Program to deliver meals to individuals that are homebound. Seniors also need drivers for longer-distance medical appointments.
Information and Assistance
This service provides seniors and their families with accurate and up-to-date information. Staff can assist seniors and their families access services and information specific to their needs.
A Senior Resource Directory is produced annually in cooperation with the Evergreen Country Shopper. It includes services and opportunities that are available for older adults and is available free of charge. Also available are books and videotapes for loan, informational packets, and brochures on a variety of topics.
If you have questions regarding our offerings, concerns about a loved one, or just need to talk, please call 715-682-4414 ext. 0 or 1-888-682-7672 ext.0
The following websites offer reliable, free information. Internet access is available at no cost at the local libraries. Classes on navigating the Internet are available at some libraries and Northwood Technical College.
Administration on Aging
Aging & Disability Resource Center of the North
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
Eldercare Locator
Caregiver Stress
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Greater Wisconsin Area Agency on Aging Resources
National Alliance for Caregiving
National Center on Caregiving
National Council on Aging (NCOA)
National Do Not Call Registry
NCOA Benefits Checkup
NIH Senior Health
Social Security Administration
Wisconsin ACCESS
Wisconsin Dept. of Health Services-Aging Services
Wisconsin Dept. of Veteran’s Affairs
Wisconsin Family Caregiver Support Program
Wisconsin Legislative Hotline
Wisconsin State Agencies & Elected Government
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