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Alzheimer's Association - 232-3400
Alzheimer's Association of South Central WI helps caregivers take care of themselves as well as provide
a quality of life for the person with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia. It directs families to
local community resources and services, provides a telephone help-line, counseling, care management,
support groups, a lending library, training and education.
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American Parkinson Disease Association - 229-7628
The Wisconsin APDA Information and Referral Center responds to the particular needs of those affected by Parkinson's disease, and of their caregivers, through education, referral, support and public awareness programs. APDA helps educate the community about Parkinson’s disease since many people go undiagnosed.
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Area Agency on Aging of Dane County -
(608) 261-9930
Area Agency on Aging of Dane County develops policies, prioritizes funding,
and oversees county aging services. It collaborates with local organizations, elected representatives,
public / private planners, and service providers, coordinates the Senior Nutrition Program and is the
lead agency for elder abuse investigation in Dane County.
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Eldercare Locator - (800) 677-1116
Eldercare Locator is especially useful for long-distance caregivers because it provides state and local
information on home care, assisted living programs, and nursing homes.
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Parish Nurse Network - (608) 230-4290
Parish Nurses work in congregations
and communities to assist people with body, mind, spirit and well-being. Their work is to assist
individuals to reach their optimal health and then in staying well by using all resources available to
them. The main components of parish nursing are: health educator, personal health counselor, referral
agent & liaison with congregational and community resources, developer of support groups, trainer of
volunteers, integrator of faith & health, and health advocate.
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Personal Care Manager, Inc. - (608) 244-0190
Personal Care Manager, Inc.
coordinates care for the elderly and disabled persons.
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Respite Care Team Ministry - (608)
833-4800
Respite Care Team Ministry is a
team model of volunteers coordinated by Catholic
Charities Aging Services, in partnership with
Oakwood Village and area congregations. The teams
provide various in-home, non-medical assistance,
including respite. Services are provided free of
charge, regardless of race, religious belief, or
economic status.
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Senior Hotline to Help - (608) 266-9007
Senior Hotline to Help (Dane
County Department of Human Services) is an information & referral line for anyone over 60 in Dane
County.
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