ADRC Resources

Legal documents that you complete to assign who you want to make decisions based on your wishes if/when you are not able.

• DECLARATION TO PHYSICIANS (Living Will)  A Living Will is a written statement telling your health care professionals what decisions you would make about your health care if you are not able to on your own.

• POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR HEALTH CARE A power of attorney for health care document declares who you would like to help you communicate your wishes regarding your medical decisions to your health care providers if you are unable.
  • STATE FORM
  • DO IT YOURSELF POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR HEALTHCARE PACKET
• POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR FINANCE AND PROPERTY A power of attorney for finance document declares who you would like to handle your finances and pay your bills if you are not able.
  • STATE FORM
  • DO IT YOURSELF POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR FINANCE PACKET
• AUTHORIZATION FOR FINAL DISPOSITION  Completing this form allows you to choose who will handle your funeral and arrangements after death. 
• GUARDIANSHIP SUPPORT CENTER 

Services for mental health and/or alcohol and substance use.

• BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RESOURCE CENTER (BHRC)
• COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY SERVICES (CCS)

Services and programs for caregivers

• ADULT DAY CENTERS
• ABOUT FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT
• CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS LIST
• VETERANS CAREGIVER SUPPORT
• ALZHEIMER'S CAREGIVER GRANT

  • Please contact the Aging and Disability Resource Center at (608) 240-7400 or adrc@countyofdane.com for further information

• RESPITE CARE REGISTRY GRANT 
• ALS
• AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION GRANT
• HAVING A CONVERSATION WITH SOMEONE NEEDING HELP
• WORKING CAREGIVERS FINDING A BALANCE
• CAREGIVER SURVIVAL TIPS
• MADISON VA CAREGIVER SUPPORT COORDINATOR

Independent Living Center, LGBTQ+, Senior Services

• ACCESS TO INDEPENDENCE
• OUTREACH LGBTQ+ SENIOR ADVOCATE
• SENIOR SERVICES
  • COLONIAL CLUB- SUN PRAIRIE AREA
  • DEFOREST AREA
  • FITCHBURG AREA
  • MADISON SENIOR CENTER
  • MCFARLAND
  • MIDDLETON
  • MONONA SENIOR CENTER
  • MOUNT HOREB/SOUTHWEST DANE
  • NEW BRIDGE MADISON
  • NORTHWEST DANE
  • OREGON
  • STOUGHTON
  • SUGAR RIVER- BELLEVILLE
  • VERONA
  • WAUNAKEE
• RECREATIONAL RESOURCES

Services related working and having a disability, senior employment

• DEPARTMENT OF VOCATIONAL REHAB (DVR)
• EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES, INC
• JOB ACCOMMODATION NETWORK
• WISCONSIN SENIOR EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (WISE)
• FREE JOB SEARCH ASSISTANCE

Assistance related to end of life care, what to do after someone passes away

• HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE
• CHECK LIST WHEN SOMEONE PASSES AWAY
• SOCIAL SECURITY CAN HELP YOU WHEN A FAMILY MEMBER DIES
• SHOPPING FOR FUNERAL SERVICES

Food related assistance

• MEALS DELIVERED BY MAIL
• HOME DELIVERED GROCERIES
• FOODSHARE
• SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM
• SSM HEALTH - MEALS ON WHEELS

Dental, prevention programs, and foot care clinics

• DENTAL
• FOOT CARE CLINICS
• PREVENTION PROGRAMS
  • FALL PREVENTION
  • WIHA- WISCONSIN INSTITUTE FOR HEALTHY AGING WORKSHOPS

Services that are provided in your home

• HOME HEALTH 
• MEDICAID PERSONAL CARE 
• PERSONAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE SERVICE 
• PHARMACY DELIVERY
• SUPPORTIVE HOME CARE
  • DANE COUNTY AGENCY LIST 
  • AGENCY INTERVIEW QUESTIONS 
  • HIRING A CLEANING SERVICE 
  • HIRING AN AGENCY VS HIRING A PRIVATE CAREGIVER 
• TIPS TO HELP YOU HIRE A PRIVATE CAREGIVER 

Assisted living, skilled nursing, homeless services, housing lists

ASSISTED LIVING & SKILLED NURSING

• ASSISTED LIVING PACKET 
• ASSISTED LIVING & SKILLS NURSING HOME OPTIONS IN DANE COUNTY

HOMELESS RESOURCES

• HOMELESS SERVICES CONSORTIUM WEBSITE
• THE BEACON DAY CENTER
• TENANT RESOURCE CENTER- MEDIATION & EVICTION PREVENTION 
• EVICTION DEFENSE PROJECT

HOUSING LISTS

• ADRC HOUSING BROCHURE 
• SENIOR HOUSING 
• SUBSIDIZED HOUSING 
• LESS EXPENSIVE HOUSING OPTIONS - DANE COUNTY

HOUSING SEARCH WEBSITES

• DANE COUNTY HOUSING VACANCIES
• WISCONSIN HOUSING SEARCH

ACA, Energy Assistance, Phone & Internet assistance, Medicaid, Medicare, SeniorCare, Social Security, Veteran

HEALTHCARE.GOV 

• HEALTHCARE.GOV
• COVERING WISCONSIN
• HEALTH CONNECT

ENERGY ASSISTANCE 

• ENERGY SERVICES

PHONE & INTERNET 

• PHONE & INTERNET HELPLINE
• LIFELINE PHONE FACT SHEET 
• APPLY FOR LIFELINE

MEDICAID 

• GUIDE TO APPLY FOR PUBLIC BENEFITS 
• APPLY ONLINE
• ELDERLY BLIND DISABLED MEDICAID PAPER APPLICATION
• BADGERCARE PAPER APPLICATION

MEDICARE 

• MEDICARE & YOU 2024
• WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE YOU TURN 65 
• APPLY ONLINE FOR MEDICARE
• MEDICARE SAVINGS PROGRAMS
• EXTRA HELP- PRESCRIPTION LOW INCOME SUBSIDY
• MEDICARE COUNSELING 

SENIORCARE PRESCRIPTION COVERAGE 

 SOCIAL SECURITY

• SOCIAL SECURITY WEBSITE
• SET UP “MY SOCIAL SECURITY” ACCOUNT
• DISABILITY
  • HOW TO APPLY FOR SSDI PACKET 
  • AUTHORIZATION TO DISCLOSE TO THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (SSA-827 FORM)
• RETIREMENT

VETERAN Services for Veterans

• WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
• DANE COUNTY VETERANS SERVICES OFFICE
• VA CAREGIVER SUPPORT LINE

Transportation related services in Dane County

• DANE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION LINE
• METRO PARATRANSIT
• VEYO MEDICAID TRANSPORTATION
• MEDICAID MEDICAL RIDE OPTIONS
• DRIVER SAFETY 
• DISABLED PARKING PERMIT 
• DISABLED LICENSE PLATE 

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