Information and Assistance
This service provides seniors and their families with accurate and up-to-date information. Staff can also assist seniors and their families access the services and information that are specific to their needs. A Senior Resource Directory is produced annually in cooperation with the Evergreen Country Shopper. It covers a wide variety of services and opportunities that are available for older adults and is available free of charge to anyone. Also available is a resource/information room, which has books and videotapes that can be loaned out, and informational packets and brochures on a variety of topics.
If you have questions regarding any of the programs we offer, concerns about a loved one, or just need to talk with someone, please send in the Request For Information form and we will respond to your request.
Websites
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, senior centers, and Wisconsin Indianhead 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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