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Information and Assistance
This service provides seniors and their families with accurate and up-to-date information. Staff can assist seniors and their families in accessing 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.
General Aging Resources
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AARP - American Association of Retired Persons https://www.aarp.org/
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Administration on Aging www.aoa.gov
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Aging & Disability Resource Center of the North (ADRC) www.adrc-n-wi.org
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Eldercare Locator www.eldercare.gov
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services www.medicare.gov
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Greater Wisconsin Area Agency on Aging Resources (GWAAR) www.gwaar.org
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Guardianship Support Center https://gwaar.org/guardianship-resources
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National Council on Aging (NCOA) www.ncoa.org
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NIH Senior Health www.nihseniorhealth.gov
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Senior Medicare Patrol https://www.smpwi.org/
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Senior Medicare Patrol Newsletters https://www.smpwi.org/resources/newsletters/
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Wisconsin Dept. of Health Services-Aging Services www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/aging
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NCOA Benefits Checkup www.benefitscheckup.org
Alzheimer's Resources
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Alzheimer's Foundation of America - November Awareness Month - #TealforAlz Info & Webinars https://alzfdn.org/alzawarenessmonth/
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Alzheimer's Association - https://www.alz.org/
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Alzheimer's Association YouTube Channel: Click Here
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Alzheimer's Foundation - https://alzfdn.org/
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Alzheimer's Foundation YouTube Channel: Click Here
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Alzheimer's.gov - https://www.alzheimers.gov/
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Alzheimer's Society (UK) YouTube Channel: Click Here
Caregiving Resources
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Alzheimer's.gov - Resources for Caregivers - https://www.alzheimers.gov/life-with-dementia/resources-caregivers
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ARCH - National Respite Network https://archrespite.org/
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Caregiver Action Network https://www.caregiveraction.org/
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Caregiver Stress www.caregiverstress.com
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Family Caregiver Alliance https://www.caregiver.org/
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FCA Grief and Loss https://www.caregiver.org/resource/grief-and-loss/
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National Alliance for Caregiving www.caregiving.org
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RCAW - Respite Care Association of WI https://respitecarewi.org/
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National Center on Caregiving www.caregiver.org
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Wisconsin Family Caregiver Support Program www.wisconsincaregiver.org
Exercise for Seniors
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Silver Sneakers https://tools.silversneakers.com/
With SilverSneakers, you're free to move. Available at no cost for adults 65+ through select Medicare plans. Check for Eligibility.
Housing Repairs
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General Public & Veterans - Wild River Habitat for Humanity
https://wildrivershabitat.org/home-repairs
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Northwest Regional Planning Commission Housing
https://nwrpc.com/956/Regional-Housing-Program
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Parkinson's Resources
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Ashland | Parkinson's Support Group
Enrichment Center, 400 Chapple Ave, Ashland, WI 54806
For more details contact: Reggie Holmes | bapsg2024@gmail.com
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The support group has two additional offshoots:
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Parkinsong Choir - Sings in Washburn
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Rhythms & Moves dance classes offered in Ashland & Hayward
For times and places, contact Laura Kinney at 715-682-9198
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American Parkinson's Disease Association
https://www.apdaparkinson.org/national-resources-support/
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Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson's https://davisphinneyfoundation.org/
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Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research
https://www.michaeljfox.org/resources-people-newly-diagnosed-parkinsons
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Oregon Health and Science University - Brain Institute
https://www.ohsu.edu/brain-institute/parkinsons-disease-resources-patients-and-families
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Parkinson's Foundation https://www.parkinson.org/
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The Parkinson's Research Podcast
https://www.michaeljfox.org/research-podcast
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UW Health https://www.uwhealth.org/conditions/parkinsons-disease
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Wisconsin Parkinson's Association https://wiparkinson.org/
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Wisconsin Parkinson Association Magazine Online
https://wiparkinson.org/the-network-magazine/
Substance Abuse Resources
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AA - Alcoholics Anonymous https://www.aa.org/
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AL-ANON - Alcoholics Anonymous Family Groups & Support https://al-anon.org/
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Narcotics Anonymous (NA) https://na.org/
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Nar-Anon Family Groups & Support https://www.nar-anon.org/
Veteran's Resources
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VA Caregiver Support Program https://www.caregiver.va.gov/
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Wisconsin Dept. of Veteran’s Affairs www.wisvets.com
Government
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Centers for Disease Control & Prevention www.cdc.gov
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MyVoteWI - Interested in voting absentee by mail in the next election? Learn more about your options, get step-by-step instructions, and find helpful resources for voters. https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/
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National Do Not Call Registry www.donotcall.gov
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Social Security Administration www.ssa.gov
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Wisconsin ACCESS www.access.wi.gov
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Wisconsin Legislative Hotline www.legis.state.wi.us
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Wisconsin State Agencies & Elected Government
Click for Government Officials - www.wisconsin.gov
If you need any help or have questions with the information - give us a call!
We're here to help!
715-682-4414 ext.0
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