General Resource Information Links for Families and Caregivers:

Wisconsin

• Alzheimer’s & Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin Information and resources for Alzheimer’s patients and their families. Keeping focus and donations in Wisconsin.

• Family Caregiver Support Network The Family Caregiver Support Network (FCSN), a program in the metropolitan-Milwaukee, Wisconsin, offers personal support and information for family caregivers of older adults. FCSN is part of the National Family Caregiver Support Program established by the Federal Older Americans Act legislation of 2000.

• The Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups A nonprofit, nonpartisan organization; CWAG provides both information and advocacy on the legislative issues that are important to Wisconsin’s elderly population. Also provides direct representation, assistance, special projects, and education on a variety of elder law issues.
• Wisconsin AARP-American Association of Retired Persons Wisconsin Chapter highlights state specific issues and events.
• Wisconsin Caregiver The site offers a way to connect caregivers to resources in their county and to other resources around the state and country.
• Wisconsin Department of Health and Human Services Information about healthcare benefits, long- term care services and public health.

Federal Government:

• Administration on Aging Information designed for Older Americans and their families as well as those concerned about providing the opportunities and services to enrich the lives of older persons and support their independence.
• ElderCare Locator information on senior services. Links those who need assistance with state and local area agencies on aging and community-based organizations that serve older adults and their caregivers.
• Medicare Consumer Information Website comprehensive information regarding Medicare. Search for health plans, nursing homes, dialysis facilities, MediGap policies, contacts, Medicare events, participating physicians, and prescription assistance programs in your area.
• National Institute on Aging Information about research, training, healthcare, and other programs relevant to aging and older people.
• USA.gov Portal to all United Sates Government Organizations.

Fun Resources:

• AAA Travel information for the savvy senior.

• AARP-American Association of Retired Persons A resource for seniors issues including health and wellness, legislative issues, leisure, life transitions, research and various information.

• Elderhostel a not-for-profit organization offering extraordinary travel learning adventures for people 55 and over. From New Hampshire to New Zealand, South Africa to South Dakota, Elderhostel provides a world of educational opportunities.
• ALFA, Assisted Living Federation of America, offers various resources and information about assisted living and assisted living associations.