DHS Campaign Increases Awareness of Wisconsin’s Aging and Disability Resource Centers
New toll-free phone hotline and resource directory make finding resources and services easier statewide
This Aging and Disability Resource Month and Older Americans Month, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is highlighting a statewide campaign to increase awareness of and improve access to ADRCs (aging and disability resource centers) and Tribal partner agencies. The campaign directs customers to new and improved ways to contact local ADRCs, including a searchable online resource at FindMyADRC.org, and toll-free phone service at 1-844-WIS-ADRC.
“Every day ADRCs across Wisconsin work to help older adults and people with disabilities maintain maximum independence, quality of life, dignity, and security in their everyday lives,” said DHS Deputy Secretary Deb Standridge. “But too many of us may not know where to start to find resources and support to stay healthy. We want every Wisconsinite to know that local ADRC agencies are available to help.”
Launched in 1998, ADRCs are located in all 72 counties. Along with 10 Tribal aging and disability resource specialists (ADRS) in Wisconsin, they connect older adults and adults with disabilities to life-saving resources such as health and social services, financial and employment assistance programs, transportation and in-home care services, nutrition and meal programs, and more.
Today 9.7% of Wisconsin adults under age 64 identify as having a disability, a number that increases to 30% after age 65. As Wisconsin’s population of older adults continues to increase, the need for specialized support is critical. ADRCs also play an important role in preventing the escalation of issues that could lead to poor health and costly medical care or services later. In 2023, ADRCs and Tribal partner agencies helped over 147,000 people across the state, preventing 61,000 hospital readmissions, and 101,000 emergency department visits.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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