Other Aging Resources
Wood County Resources
Aging Resource Center of
Wood County
220 3rd Avenue South, Suite 1
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
Wisconsin Rapids (715) 421-8900 or Marshfield (715) 387-3791
The Department on Aging offers many different programs for Wood County residents including:
- Alzheimer's Family and Caregiver Support Program
- Benefit Specialist Program
- Information and Assistance Program
- Nutrition Program
- Peer/Support/Friendly Visitors/Reminiscence Programs
- Outreach Program
- Transportation Program
- Volunteer Program
- Chore Services Program
- Family Caregiver Support Program
Wood County Department of Social Services
400 Market Street
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 421-8600
The Department of Social Services offers assistance in the areas of:
- Economic Support
- Financial Assistance
- Food Stamps
- Energy Assistance
- Medical Assistance
They will also assist in matters of protective payment/guardianship, protective services, and supportive services. For those who meet financial care level criteria funding may also be available for the Community Options Program (COP) and Medicaid Waiver programs.
Online Resources
American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging
American Association of Retired Persons
National Parkinson Foundation, Inc.
Wisconsin Association of Homes and Services for the Aging
Wisconsin Board on Aging and Long - Term Care
Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups
Books
Coping With Your Difficult Older Parent: A Guide for Stressed-Out Children by Grace Lebow
Selecting a Nursing Home - Helping You Make the Decision by Kathleen O'Toole
Complete Idiot's Guide to Caring for Aging Parents by Linda M. Colvin Rhodes, Linda Colvin, Ed.D. Rhodes
The Complete Eldercare Planner: Where to Start, Which Questions to Ask, and How to Find Help by Joy Loverde
Talking to Alzheimer's by Claudia J. Strauss
As Parents Age by Joseph A. Llardo
When Someone You Love Needs Nursing Home Care: The Complete Guide by Robert F., Phd Bornstein, et al
Nursing Homes: The Family's Journey by Peter S. Silin
Life Worth Living: How Someone You Love Can Still Enjoy Life in a Nursing Home - The Eden Alternative in Action by William H. Thomas
Caring for Yourself while Caring for Your Aging Parents: How to Help, How to Survive by Claire Berman
There's Still a Person in There: The Complete Guide to Treating and Coping With Alzheimer's by Michael Castleman, et al