Elder Care Servies Serving Greendale, WI

The Resource Center provides information on programs that can help people 60 years of age and older remain active and independent. When you call the Resource Center your questions and concerns will be addressed by social workers who can link you with up-to-date information about the wide array of resources available to meet long-term care needs. Resource Center staff can also make referrals for services such as options counseling for long term support, caregiver respite, transportation, home delivered meals and other community based services. The Resource Center also serves as the lead agency in Milwaukee County for elder abuse investigations and crisis intervention. Social workers are on call 24/7 to assist older adults who may be experiencing a non-medical crisis after normal business hours and on weekends.

The Board on Aging and Long Term Care primarily advocates for people aged 60 and older, who reside in a Nursing Home (NH), Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF), Adult Family Home (AFH) or receive funding through The Community Options Program (COP).

Through funds provided by the federal Older American's Act, the state of Wisconsin and Milwaukee County, we sponsor contracts with local service providers to operate a variety of programs. Funding provides assistance with home and community based services and programs that affirm the dignity of older adults by supporting their choices for living in and giving to our community.

SeniorLAW of Legal Action of Wisconsin, has a specific purpose of providing quality free legal assistance to Milwaukee County residents age 60 and older through the Benefit Specialist program. The overall goal of SeniorLAW is to provide quality legal advocacy, counseling, education and referral services to older adults. The program is dedicated to the securing and retention of legal rights and benefits to which older adults are entitled by direct case work and effective representation.