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Project Lifesaver
Child/Adult Wander Protection/Recovery
Child/Adult Wander Protection/Recovery
Telecare
Telephone Reassurance
Telephone Reassurance
Local:
Database of community services for Portage and Marathon County residents
Portage County
Community Care of Central Wisconsin
City of Stevens Point
Village of Plover
United Way of Portage County
Employment resources for seniors and adults with disabilities
Community Industries Corporation
Midstate Independent Living Consultants Employment Resource Guide
Midstate Independent Living Consultants Employment Resource Guide (text only)
Elected Representatives
State:
Senator Julie Lassa
Senator Pam Galloway
Rep. Louis Molepske, Jr.
Rep. Amy Sue Vruwink
Rep. Scott Krug
Rep. Jerry Petrowski
Federal:
Senator Herb Kohl
Senator Ron Johnson
Rep. Sean Duffy
Local (Common Council and County Board):
See City of Stevens Point above
See Portage County above
State of Wisconsin:
Wisconsin Prescription Drug Resource Center
Department of Health and Family Services Family Care
Board on Aging and Long Term Care
ACCESS is a quick and easy way for people in Wisconsin to get answers to questions about health and nutrition programs. You can find out if you're eligible for such programs as BadgerCare, SeniorCare, Medicaid and FoodShare. If eligible, you can apply for these benefits online.
Voter ID:
Voter ID Law : Government Accountability Board
Bring It to the Ballot
Other Links
Administration on Aging
Aging in Stride ENews Electronic newsletter on healthy aging
Alzheimer's Association
American Association of People with Disabilities
American Association of Retired Persons
American Cancer Society
American Diabetes Association
American Foundation for the Blind
American Heart Association
Arthritis Foundation
Center on an Aging Society
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Agency (formerly HCFA)
Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups
Corporation for National Service/Senior Corps
Department of Veterans Affairs
Disability Resources on the Internet
Elder Care Locator
Elderhostel
Empowering Caregivers
Environmental Protection Agency
Information on environmental health hazards that can affect chronic conditions.
Family Caregiver Alliance
Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources
Healthy Wisconsin People
Long Term Care Planning
Medicare Rights Center
National Adult Day Services Association
National Alliance for Caregiving
National Center on Physical Activity and Disability
The National Center on Physical Activity and Disability invites people with mobility limitations, chronic health conditions, and physical disabilities to participate in this personalized, web-based program that can be done from home with little to no equipment. Whether you are new to physical activity or already active, this program is designed for you! This program offers 14 weeks of:
New, personalized weekly exercises
Physical activity and nutrition tips
Motivational resources
Weekly recipes
Features to help you track your activity and what you eat
Optional reminders and alerts
Opportunities to connect with other participants
Access to knowledgeable 14-Week coaches
National Council on the Aging
National Family Caregiver Association
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
"Questions are the Answer: Get More Involved With Your Health Care." Web site that features a "Question Builder" to allow patients to select from a series of targeted questions and print out a customized list that they can bring with them to help make their medical appointments more efficient.
Questions are the Answer
Check the links here for a great variety of online resources of interest to older adults, their families and caregivers.
Google (Web Search)
Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs
SeniorNet Computers and Internet Education for Seniors and Older Adults
Social Security Online
Social Security Online for Women
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Wisconsin Adult Day Services Association
Wisconsin Alliance for Family Caregiving
Wisconsin Family Caregiver Support Program
Wisconsin United for Mental Health
Internet Resources for Reliable Nutrition Information
The Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion
Healthfinder (guide for locating health services)
The Food and Drug Administration
Database of community services for Portage and Marathon County residents
Portage County
Community Care of Central Wisconsin
City of Stevens Point
Village of Plover
United Way of Portage County
Employment resources for seniors and adults with disabilities
Community Industries Corporation
Midstate Independent Living Consultants Employment Resource Guide
Midstate Independent Living Consultants Employment Resource Guide (text only)
Elected Representatives
State:
Senator Julie Lassa
Senator Pam Galloway
Rep. Louis Molepske, Jr.
Rep. Amy Sue Vruwink
Rep. Scott Krug
Rep. Jerry Petrowski
Federal:
Senator Herb Kohl
Senator Ron Johnson
Rep. Sean Duffy
Local (Common Council and County Board):
See City of Stevens Point above
See Portage County above
State of Wisconsin:
Wisconsin Prescription Drug Resource Center
Department of Health and Family Services Family Care
Board on Aging and Long Term Care
ACCESS is a quick and easy way for people in Wisconsin to get answers to questions about health and nutrition programs. You can find out if you're eligible for such programs as BadgerCare, SeniorCare, Medicaid and FoodShare. If eligible, you can apply for these benefits online.
Voter ID:
Voter ID Law : Government Accountability Board
Bring It to the Ballot
Other Links
Administration on Aging
Aging in Stride ENews Electronic newsletter on healthy aging
Alzheimer's Association
American Association of People with Disabilities
American Association of Retired Persons
American Cancer Society
American Diabetes Association
American Foundation for the Blind
American Heart Association
Arthritis Foundation
Center on an Aging Society
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Agency (formerly HCFA)
Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups
Corporation for National Service/Senior Corps
Department of Veterans Affairs
Disability Resources on the Internet
Elder Care Locator
Elderhostel
Empowering Caregivers
Environmental Protection Agency
Information on environmental health hazards that can affect chronic conditions.
Family Caregiver Alliance
Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources
Healthy Wisconsin People
Long Term Care Planning
Medicare Rights Center
National Adult Day Services Association
National Alliance for Caregiving
National Center on Physical Activity and Disability
The National Center on Physical Activity and Disability invites people with mobility limitations, chronic health conditions, and physical disabilities to participate in this personalized, web-based program that can be done from home with little to no equipment. Whether you are new to physical activity or already active, this program is designed for you! This program offers 14 weeks of:
New, personalized weekly exercises
Physical activity and nutrition tips
Motivational resources
Weekly recipes
Features to help you track your activity and what you eat
Optional reminders and alerts
Opportunities to connect with other participants
Access to knowledgeable 14-Week coaches
National Council on the Aging
National Family Caregiver Association
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
"Questions are the Answer: Get More Involved With Your Health Care." Web site that features a "Question Builder" to allow patients to select from a series of targeted questions and print out a customized list that they can bring with them to help make their medical appointments more efficient.
Questions are the Answer
Check the links here for a great variety of online resources of interest to older adults, their families and caregivers.
Google (Web Search)
Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs
SeniorNet Computers and Internet Education for Seniors and Older Adults
Social Security Online
Social Security Online for Women
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Wisconsin Adult Day Services Association
Wisconsin Alliance for Family Caregiving
Wisconsin Family Caregiver Support Program
Wisconsin United for Mental Health
Internet Resources for Reliable Nutrition Information
The Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion
Healthfinder (guide for locating health services)
The Food and Drug Administration