Part of the mission of Aurora Health Care is to reduce isolation and increase
awareness for seniors. The following resources provide additional information
and support. If you need help in any of these areas, our staff would be happy to
assist you.
Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Providing and promoting state-of-the-art services and technologies that
enhance the quality of life of individuals with hearing loss.
www.SeniorResourcesOnline.com
A comprehensive list of senior resources including living options, day
programs, care coordination and hospice.
www.Living-Options.org
Assists in understanding available living options.
www.dhfs.state.wi.us
Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services. Click on the DHFS symbol
to find services relating to older adult care.
www.BadgerLaw.net
A resource for those legal questions when you just don't know who to ask.
www.CaregiverSupportNetwork.org
Provides information for caregivers focused on older adult programs and
caregiver support.
www.MilwaukeeCounty.org
Provides information for services offered by the Milwaukee County Department
on Aging. Click on adult services under the
directory heading, or call Elderlink at (414) 289-6874.
www.NCOA.org
National Council on Aging provides information on organizations and
professions promoting the dignity and self-determination of older individuals.
www.NASDA.org
National Adult Day Services Association includes a guide to selecting an adult
day center.
Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter Alzheimer's
Association
The Alzheimer Association can help answer questions about memory loss and
early warning signs.
Nursing Home Compare
The primary purpose of this tool is to provide detailed information about
the past performance of every Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home
in the country.
Health in Aging
A caregiver education Web site for American Geriatrics Society
End of Life Coalition
Web site for SE Wisconsin End of Life Coalition
American Foundation for the Blind
Also information on living with vision loss
Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups
CWAG's Elder Law Center
Information on Medicare Part D, guardianships, etc.
County Aging Units
Wisconsin Assisted Living Association
Wisconsin Association of Homes and
Services for the Aging
Wisconsin Family Caregiver
Support Program
This site has been designed to help local and long-distance family members
and friends, who care for persons age 60 and over or individuals with
Alzheimer's disease and related disorders regardless of age
