- Alzheimer's Association - 232-3400
/ www.alzwisc.org
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.
- Area Agency on Aging of Dane County
- 261-9930 / www.co.dane.wi.us/aging
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.
- Care Team Ministry - 230-4208
Care Team Ministry provides non-medical, in-home care and
support to those in need or facing adversity, regardless or race,
religious belief, or economic status. There is no charge.
- Eldercare Locator - 1-800-677-1116
/ www.eldercare.gov
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.
- Parish Nurse Network - 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.
- Personal Care Manager, Inc. -
244-0190
Personal Care Manager, Inc. coordinates care for the elderly and
disabled persons.
- Senior Hotline to Help - 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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