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Dane County Department of Human Services |
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Senior Services
including the Area Agency on Aging of Dane County
Description | General Eligibility | How to Apply Description
Dane County Department of Human Services, through its Area Agency on Aging, Public Health Division, and Adult Community Services Division coordinates and purchases an array of services designed to improve the health, safety, and well-being of older adults in Dane County and to enable them to reside in their own homes and apartments as long as possible. Pursuant to the Federal Older Americans Act, the Wisconsin Elders Act and in cooperation with the Area Agency on Aging Board, staff provide and purchase the following services: information and assistance, elder abuse and neglect investigation, nutrition, outreach, case management, transportation, benefit specialist, volunteer opportunities, home care/chore services; develop and implement programs and services to meet the needs of caregivers of elders and for older persons who are the primary caregivers of minor family members, conduct an ongoing assessment of service system capacity and gaps; develop a three year County Aging Plan including initiatives consistent with identified needs and gaps; coordinate services offered by Dane County and community agencies.
Services are typically available to:
Additional eligibility requirements apply for some services.
Information on applying is specified under each service.
Benefit Specialist - The Area Agency on Aging of Dane County provides funding for Benefit Specialist services that provide assistance to elders in understanding and accessing government benefit programs (Medicare, Medical Assistance, Social Security, SSI, Food Stamps, and many others). For assistance, contact the Benefit Specialist at: (608) 224-0606 Caregiver Support Services - The Area Agency on Aging of Dane County coordinates the National Family Caregiver Support Program. Services include: case management, support groups for caregivers, training, supportive home care services, short-term respite care, resource information, and more. For information, contact the Caregiver Coordinator at: (608) 261-5679. Case Management - Case management services are provided to adult residents of Dane County, age 60 and older, who live in their own homes or apartments or the home of a family member. The goal is to provide older adults the support they need to remain safe in their own homes and community by identifying resources, coordinating supportive services, developing emergency plans, and conducting home safety checks. Services are coordinated through agencies serving geographically defined focal point areas. View a list of the focal point agencies and their contact numbers. Community Options Program (COP) - The Community Options Program delivers community-based services to income eligible citizens who, due to chronic disabilities, need long term assistance in performing daily living activities in their own homes or apartments. A nursing home level of care is required for the Community Options Program and Medicaid Waiver programs. Based on individual service plans, a variety of services can be funded including, but not limited to, nursing and other in home care, home modifications, case management, adaptive equipment, transportation, residential care, vocational services, respite care, and day support services. Depending on an individual's income and assets, the individual may be required to contribute toward the cost of care. To apply for services, persons age 65 and over should contact DCDHS Long-Term Support Unit at: (608) 261-9886. Persons under age 65 should contact Community Living Alliance at: (608) 242-8335. Elder Abuse - The Elder Abuse/Neglect Unit of the Area Agency on Aging of Dane County investigates reports of material abuse, physical abuse, neglect and self neglect of persons age 60 and older. The elder abuse team links older adults with additional resources that may be of assistance. All reports and records are confidential. To report elder abuse/neglect, contact the Elder Abuse/Neglect Unit at (608) 261-9933. Immunizations - The Public Health Division of Dane County Department of Human Services provides some adult immunizations on a regular basis at Public Health Clinic locations throughout Dane County. Older Worker Program - WISE Options older worker program offers paid training for employment opportunities for older adults age 55 and older. For further information, contact Mike Krauss at the Dane County Job Center, 1819 Aberg Ave., Suite C, Madison, WI 53704 Phone (608) 242-4914. Also see the State web site at: http://www.dhfs.wisconsin.gov/aging/WISE/SENCSEP.htm . Senior Meds - Personalized medication review for adults 55 and over. For more information, contact the Colonial Club, Inc. 301 Blankenheim Lane, Sun Prairie, WI 53590 (608) 837-4611. Senior Nutrition Program - The Area Agency on Aging of Dane County purchases congregate and home delivered meal programs for adults age 60 and older in accordance with the Older Americans Act and the Wisconsin Elderly Nutrition Program Manual of Policies and Procedures. Congregate meals are provided at 31 sites throughout Dane County - advance reservations are required. Home delivered meals are available to frail, homebound Dane County adults age 60 and older who have no other source for their noon meal and who meet additional requirements. The goals are to provide nutritious congregate meals coupled with socialization and educational or entertainment oriented programming to older adults who make reservations for site-based meals and to provide nutritious, home-delivered meals to homebound older adults so that they can remain in their own homes and communities. Information about getting a nutrition assessment View a list of nutrition sites Supportive Home Care - The Area Agency on Aging of Dane County purchases supportive home care services for older adults who, due to physical and/or mental impairments are not capable of full-time independent living. Services may include home care; household management such as home chore, grocery shopping or other chore assistance; yard work and shoveling; and respite and/or home chore assistance for caregivers. Services are coordinated through agencies serving selected focal point areas. View a list of the focal points, agencies, and their contact numbers Transportation Services - Group and individual transportation services which enable seniors to remain independent and in their own homes are provided. Rides are provided to medical appointments, congregate meal sites (nutrition sites), community/senior centers, grocery and general shopping, and other services.
Cost will vary depending on the service. Some services may be free while others require a co-pay or payment based on a sliding scale fee. While there is no charge for congregate or home delivered meals, participants are asked to donate what they can reasonably afford.
Area Agency on Aging of Dane County - This link is to the Area Agency on Aging of Dane County web site. The site includes information and resources regarding senior nutrition, elder abuse/neglect, information and assistance, housing options, and more. 2-1-1 Information and Referral Database - This link is to the United Way of Dane County's searchable Information and Referral database. This can provide assistance in looking for resources for food, housing, and more. 50 Plus - This link is to a Canadian-based web site for persons age 50 and older. It includes information on health, relationships, home and family, and more. Dean/St. Mary Over 60 Resource Directory - This link provides information and resources available in Dane County for persons age 60 and over. Alzheimer's Family Caregivers Support Program - Families caring for someone at home who has irreversible dementia can find information on the Alzheimer's Family Caregivers Support Program at this State web site. For more information, contact Carol Olson at (608) 232-3400.
For more information, contact:
Barb Thoni, Director
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