Older Adults

New from the Suicide Prevention Action Network USA (SPAN USA) "Senior Suicide Understanding the Risk, Preventing the Tragedy"

Related Fact Sheets

Aging Consideration: Caregiving
Aging Consideration: Chronic Illness
Aging Considerations: Effects of Medication
Aging Considerations: Grief and Loss
Aging Considerations: Stress and Change
Maintaining Mental Health: Talking to Your Doctor

Related Information

Offers mental health information for older adults and their families including how to find a geriatric psychiatrist, news, programs and events.

National Family Caregivers Association
Offers a virtual library of information and materials including educational campaigns; tips and guides for family caregivers; and information on agencies and organizations which provide caregiver support.

National Institute On Aging
Offers brochures and publications on aging and news updates.

Statewide

Aging Resource
Listing of resources for S.E. Wisconsin that lists area agencies on aging / bi-monthly newsletter/educational programs

Alzheimer's Association of Wisconsin

Respite Care Association of Wisconsin

Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups
Grassroots organization involved with legal and legislative advocacy.

Local

Milwaukee City Department on Aging
This comprehensive website connects you with a variety of programs including: senior dining sites, home delivered meals, transportation programs, senior centers, SeniorLaw legal services, health and wellness programs: alzheimers disease, mental health, substance abuse.

Family Caregiver Support Network
Program of Interfaith Older Adult Programs. Supplies caregivers with information, options, and personal support groups and educational material.

Profiles of Wisconsin Nursing Homes and Facilities for the Developmentally Disabled
Contains listing of the 50 Milwaukee County nursing homes.

Geriatric Mental Health Foundation