Resources in the Aging Network
Bureau of Aging and Long Term Care Resources. The statewide agency responsible for the aging network in Wisconsin www.dhfs.state.wi.us/aging/index.htm County Aging Units in every county. Includes a complete listing of all the local aging units around Wisconsin www.dhfs.state.wi.us/aging/contacts/coagof.htm#county Ombudsman Program through the Board on Aging and Long Term Care. Investigates complaints in nursing homes around Wisconsin longtermcare.state.wi.us/static/Ombudsman.htm The National clearinghouse for Long Term Care website provides a comprehensive information about long-term care planning, services and financing options, along with tools to help people begin the planning process. www.longtermcare.gov Wisconsin Legislature-find out who represents you! www.legis.state.wi.us Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups. Offers lots of information on advanced planning, legislative issues for older adults and guardianship information www.cwag.org
Alzheimer's Resources
Alzheimer's Association. Provides information and services to people with Alzheimer's, caregivers, researchers, physicians, and health care professionals. www.alz.org Alzheimer's Disease: Unraveling the Mystery. An on-line booklet from the National Institutes of Health provides basic information about the disease and includes numerous graphical representations www.alzforum.org ADEAR (Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center) ADEAR maintains information on Alzheimer's Disease research, diagnosis, treatment, drugs, clinical trails and Federal Government programs and resources www.alzheimers.org Mayo Clinic Alzheimer's Disease Center. Contains articles on driving, caregiving tips, nutrition, communication, stress management, depression, and interactive caregiver stress tools www.mayoclinic.com/home?id=3.1.2 Wisconsin Alzheimer's Institute. Provides listing of local diagnositc clinics, education and training opportunities and much more www.medsch.wisc.edu/wai Benefits Resources (Medicaid, Medicare, Taxes, Veterans, Prescriptions, etc.)
ACCESS (Access to Eligibility Support Services for Health and Nutrition) Wisconsin's Internet tool for getting and managing your low or no-cost health and nutrition benefits www.access.wisconsin.gov Information on the Senior Care Drug Assistance program for Wisconsin residents 65 years of age or older who meet th eligibility criteria. A program designed to help seniors with their prescription drug costs www.dhfs.state.wi.us/seniorcare/index.htm Senior Care Drug Assistance program fact sheets, forms and handbooks about senior care. Can get information from this site in Spanish, Hmong and Russian. www.dhfs.state.wi.us/seniorcare/information.htm Needy Meds. A web site that is a database of drug programs that offer financial assistance paying for medications offered through pharmaceutical programs. www.needymeds.com Provided by the Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups' Elder Law Center, this website provides in depth information about Medicare Prescription Drug Program, this site will help Medicare beneficiaries, professionals and the general public better understand Wisconsin's prescription drug coverage options, including Medicare Part D. www.wismedrx.org The Medicare website. Includes all federal programs associated with Medicare and where to get help. www.Medicare.gov An excellent resource regarding the coming changes in Medicare and how they might affect you. www.medicarerights.org Wisconsin Physicians Service-Medicare. A searchable medicare coverage manual. www.wpsic.com Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance. Medicare Supplement Insurance Approved Policies www.badger.state.wi.us/agencies/oci/oci_home.htm Benefit Check-Up. See if there are any financial programs that could help you. www.benefitscheckup.org The Wisconsin Family Caregiver Support Program provides help to family members and friends who help or care for: pesons age 60 and over, individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders regardless of age, as well as grandparents or relative caregivers 55 years or older who are caring for children under the age of 19, or who are caring for a relative with a disability who is 19 to 59 years of age. www.wisconsincaregiver.org
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