Second Act – South Central Wisconsin - Fall 2025-Winter 2026

SOUTH CENTRAL | FALL 2025–WINTER 2026

Four Winds offers 44 beds dedicated to both short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing care. Our compassionate team provides personalized support tailored to each resident’s unique health needs and recovery goals in a comfortable, welcoming environment.

Memory Care The Cove offers 12 private rooms with individualized care plans to fit the needs of the residents. We offer a variety of individual and group activities to keep your loved ones busy during their day. We provide dementia specialized care.

Assisted Living Harborside offers 11 private rooms that specialize in those residents needing more physical assistance and/or are more medically complex.

Tradewinds offers 12 private suites that provide residents with a variety of assistance dependent on the individual needs.

303 S. Jefferson St. Verona, WI 53593 | (608) 845-6465 | FourWindsManor.com

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AGING & CAREGIVER RESOURCES

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ALZHEIMER’S & DEMENTIA

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END OF LIFE

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ESSENTIAL PREPARATION

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GENERAL

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HEALTH

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RETIREMENT HOUSING & LONG-TERM CARE

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SAFE & HEALTHY AT HOME

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When We Keep Learning, We Keep Belonging

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Aging with Confidence

publisher ASJ Publishing LLC

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The Beat Goes On…

editorial director & director of sales Amy S. Johnson lead designer Barbara Wilson senior copy editor Kyle Jacobson designers Jennifer Denman, Linda Walker

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Living Better with Serious Illness—How Palliative Care Can Help

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administration Lisa Abler, Olivia Leichsenring contributing writers AgeBetter, Inc., Dr. Hilary Bingol, Kelly Cheramy, PLATO Madison photographs All Saints Neighborhood, AgeBetter, Inc., Agrace, Attic Angel Community, PLATO Madison, The Pines Senior Living

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ADVERTISER INDEX Abel Contemporary Gallery 29 Agrace Adult Day Center 59 Agrace Age at Home 19 All Saints Neighborhood 63 Attic Angel Community 45 CapTel, Inc. 61 Caring Connection, LLC 13 Chads Design Build 61 Cress Funeral & Cremation Service 21 Dane County Humane Society 16 & 28 Edgerton Hospital 40 & 41 Four Winds Manor 2 Goodman’s Jewelers 30 Gunderson Funeral and Cremation 18 Haskins Main & Devine, LLC 24 Horizon Senior Housing 49 Noel Manor 51 Oak Park® Place 64 The Pines Senior Living 62 PLATO 11 Porta Bella Italian Restaurant 33 Project Home 13 Restaino & Associates Realtors 31 Rise Up, Inc. 42 RSVP of Dane County 35 SSM Health at Home 59 Stoughton Health 43 Sugar River Pizza 33 Vista West 48 FALL 2025–WINTER 2026 SECOND ACT

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Abuse & Neglect

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ADRCs (Aging & Disability Resource Centers) 8

Benefit Specialists Caregiver Information Case Managers Coalitions Consumer Protection Crime Prevention & Safety Disability Resources Energy (Utilities) Health Plans & Assistance Membership Programs Nonprofit Organizations Senior Centers Social Services Veteran Services

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Advocacy Groups & Support

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When We Keep Learning, We Keep Belonging In 2023, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy released an advisory declaring loneliness a public health epidemic. The health risks, the report explained, are comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. For older adults, social connections can be inherently harder to come by due to living situations, mobility and health issues, and transportation access.

The danger isn’t in aging itself, but in the disconnection that accompanies loneliness. And while many older adults may not identify as lonely, disconnection often starts with a lack of structure, stimulation, or meaningful interaction with others.

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of disconnection and loneliness. At Participatory Learning and Teaching Organization (PLATO), through courses, creativity, and a peer-led structure, members stay mentally active and find a sense of belonging. To see it in action, we asked three members to share their stories.

Following Curiosity, Finding Purpose Barb Drake, a retired high school principal, found PLATO after the pandemic. With time on her hands and a desire for something new, she sought enriching opportunities that were thought-provoking and not easily done alone. One of those activities was PLATO’s social justice course. “I would never have read the books I’ve read, except for being in these classes,” she

says. “I would have looked at them and thought, ‘That’s way too deep for me.’

But in the end, you read and you learn, and you expand your whole concept of the world.”

Barb hadn’t expected a class to push her beyond the page, but it did. The readings and discussions prompted her to get involved in her community in new ways, including canvassing. The experience changed her view of what she was capable of and what issues really mattered to people.

Listening to community members share their concerns shifted how Barb saw her own role in the community. “Sometimes, older people sell themselves short,” she says. “But they have a lot of

AGING & CAREGIVER RESOURCES | 7 power.” More than just learning, it was an opportunity for Barb to engage with her world in a deeper, more connected way.

to Woodstock Wisconsin and the Decline of the Family Dairy Farm.

Writing a New Chapter Like Barb, Tom Sieger wasn’t ready to slow down after retiring from a career in public health. A former co-worker led him to PLATO, where he found a writing workshop that offered the structure and support he needed to bring a dream to life.

“The fellow writers added so much value and improved upon my writing,” he says. “We’ve gotten to the point where we look forward to chatting and catching up with each other and discussing what’s going on.” And even though the workshop was virtual, it didn’t lessen the connection. In fact, it kept people engaged. One writer even joined regularly from Alabama.

For years, Tom had a budding idea to write about Wisconsin’s Driftless Area and the family dairy farms that shaped his childhood summers. With steady encouragement and thoughtful feedback from fellow workshop members, he published a novella: Elegy

Harkening back to his public health days, Tom says, “We used to say that one of the most important predictors of good health in your later life are your social connections.” The writing matters, but it’s the relationships that keep him coming back.

Showing Up for Each Other A sense of belonging is the greatest strength in a volunteer-powered model. Members volunteer their time and talents, leading every course, lecture, and event. Tim Otis knows this is key to a program’s value and impact. A decades-long member, Tim has served as board president, taught courses, and helped shape PLATO’s member-led structure.

Tim has seen firsthand how powerful it is when people give back and how meaningful it is to be part of a community where everyone plays a role. “What makes people want to get involved?” he asks. “If they feel like what they’re doing is making a difference.” Contribution becomes connection, and connection, in turn, becomes community.

An Antidote to Loneliness Loneliness may be a modern epidemic, but these stories are examples of resistance—of belonging. They remind us that when people learn and create together and serve one another, disconnection doesn’t stand a chance.

Contributed by PLATO Madison. For more information, visit platomadison.org to explore upcoming courses and opportunities to connect.

Photographs provided by PLATO Madison.

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ABUSE & NEGLECT Under Wisconsin statutes, elder abuse and neglect includes physical, emotional, financial, and sexual abuse/assault.

ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES – ADULT/ELDER AT RISK (608) 261-9933 danecountyhumanservices.org

COMPLAINTS PERTAINING TO THESE WISCONSIN PROVIDERS • Assisted-living providers: Adult Day Centers, AFHs, CBRFs, and RCACs (608) 264-9888 or (800) 642-6552 • Caregiver misconduct: noncredentialed caregivers, credentialed staff, and professional staff (608) 261-8319 or (800) 642-6552 • Home health and hospice agencies (608) 267-1441 or (800) 642-6552 • Health and residential care providers: adult day care, ambulatory surgical centers, clinical laboratories, corporate guardianships, hospitals, outpatient rehabilitation, pain clinics, personal care agencies, and rural healthcare clinics ​(608) 266-8481 or (800) 642-6552

​• Mental health and substance abuse treatment programs ​(608) 266-2717 or (800) 642-6552 • State-licensed nursing homes ​(608) 266-7474 or (800) 642-6552

ELDER ABUSE AND NEGLECT HELPLINE

(608) 261-9933 or 911

FINANCIAL ABUSE SPECIALIST TEAM (FAST) HELPLINE (608) 261-7326 danecountyhumanservices.org

ADRCs ADRCs (Aging & Disability Resource Centers) can help make connections to resources about in-home personal care and nursing, housing options, housekeeping and chore services, home modifications, adaptive equipment, transportation, health, nutrition, home-delivered meal programs, Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, caregiver supports, and respite information.

ADRC OF COLUMBIA COUNTY

(608) 742-9233 co.columbia.wi.us/columbia-county/adrc

ADRC OF DANE COUNTY (608) 240-7400 daneadrc.org

ADRC OF DODGE COUNTY (920) 386-3580 Find us on Facebook

ADRC OF JEFFERSON COUNTY (920) 674-8734 jeffersoncountywi.gov

ADRC OF ROCK COUNTY (608) 741-3600 co.rock.wi.us/adrc

ADRC OF SAUK COUNTY

Serving Crawford, Juneau, Richland & Sauk Counties (608) 355-3289 adrceagle.org

ADVOCACY GROUPS & SUPPORT AARP

(866) 448-3611 aarp.org/wi

COALITION OF WISCONSIN AGING GROUPS (CWAG)

(608) 224-0606 or (800) 488-2596 cwagwisconsin.org

DISABILITY RIGHTS WISCONSIN (608) 267-0214 disabilityrightswi.org

GREATER WISCONSIN AGENCY ON AGING RESOURCES (GWAAR) (608) 243-5670 gwaar.org

LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE ASSISTANCE

(608) 266-3585 oci.wi.gov/pages/consumers /longtermcare.aspx

OUTREACH LGBT COMMUNITY CENTER SENIOR ADVOCATE PROGRAM SERVING DANE COUNTY (608) 255-8582 lgbtoutreach.org

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AGING & CAREGIVER RESOURCES | 9 WISCONSIN BOARD ON AGING & LONG-TERM CARE Ombudsman Program (800) 815-0015 longtermcare.wi.gov

BENEFIT SPECIALISTS Elderly Benefit Specialists (EBS) assist individuals 60+ to determine available private or government benefits.

Disability Benefit Specialists (DBS) assist people between the ages of 18 and 59 with physical, developmental, and mental disabilities.

BENEFITS AND EMPLOYMENT COUNSELING (608) 246-3444 eri-wi.org/services/benefits

Photograph provided by All Saints Neighborhood

CAREGIVER INFORMATION A caregiver is an individual who provides support and assistance to individuals with disabilities or long-term conditions. This assistance can be classified as hands on, financial, emotional, formal, and informal.

DANE COUNTY UNITED WAY Caregiver Information (608) 246-4350 unitedwaydanecounty.org/who -is-a-caregiver

JEWISH SOCIAL SERVICES OF MADISON (608) 442-4081 jssmadison.org

RESPITE CARE ASSOCIATION OF WISCONSIN

WISCONSIN’S FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGRAMS (866) 843-9810 wisconsincaregiver.org

(608) 222-2033 respitecarewi.org

CASE MANAGERS

VA CAREGIVER SUPPORT

CARING CONNECTION, LLC

(855) 260-3274 caregiver.va.gov

WISCONSIN INSTITUTE FOR HEALTHY AGING (608) 243-5690 wihealthyaging.org

404 Declark St., Beaver Dam 53916 (920) 219-9834 info@caringconnectionllc.com caringconnectionllc.com

Caring Connection Geriatric Care Management Program provides experienced social worker care managers committed to guiding you and your loved ones through the challenges of aging. Our Geriatric Care Management

Program offers a comprehensive solution, delivering personalized support, resources, and compassionate care to help older adults and families meet their goals, whether they’re aging in place or transitioning to a higher level of care.

COALITIONS Coalitions are a great source of information and a good place to start researching specific areas of interest (for example, senior housing options). Case managers are oftentimes on staff to help coordinate services and assistance when needed.

NEWBRIDGE

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10 | AGING & CAREGIVER RESOURCES SAFE COMMUNITIES MADISON-DANE COUNTY

(608) 441-3060 safercommunity.net/falls_prevention.php

CONSUMER PROTECTION BBB OF WISCONSIN (BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU)

Main Office - Milwaukee (414) 847-6000 or (800) 273-1002 bbb.org/wisconsin

CONSUMER PROTECTION (608) 266-1221 doj.state.wi.us

WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, TRADE AND CONSUMER PROTECTION

Bureau of Consumer Protection 2811 Agriculture Dr., PO Box 8911 Madison 53708 (800) 422-7128 DATCPHotline@wisconsin.gov datcp.wi.gov

Are you being targeted or victimized by a scammer? The DATCP Bureau of Consumer Protection helps consumers recognize the signs of a scam and learn what to do if they gave information or money to a scammer. Visit our website or contact us to learn more about current scam trends, obtain helpful resources to keep yourself protected, or find an educational presentation in your community.

CRIME PREVENTION & SAFETY CRIME PREVENTION PROGRAM (608) 266-4238 cityofmadison.com/police/safety /crimeprevention

CRIME VICTIM COMPENSATION PROGRAM (608) 264-9497 doj.state.wi.us

CYBER SAFETY

(608) 255-2345 cityofmadison.com/police/safety/cyber

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FINANCIAL ABUSE SPECIALIST TEAM (FAST) HELPLINE (608) 261-7326 danecountyhumanservices.org

TRIAD—RSVP OF DANE COUNTY

6501 Watts Rd., Ste. 250, Madison 53719 (608) 441-7897 info@rsvpdane.org rsvpdane.org

Live virtual presentations on safety and crime prevention topics are free and open to the public using Zoom. The recordings are available on YouTube: youtube.com/@triadsofdanecount y.

Four times a year we publish the Triad Newsletter, written for and by older adults about topics in safety, crime prevention, and healthful living. A free Car Check vehicle safety inspection for seniors is held each fall. We organize the annual Triad Conference which brings together experts, older adults, and professionals who work with older adults to address topics in safety, crime prevention, and healthful living for older adults.

WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, TRADE AND CONSUMER PROTECTION

Bureau of Consumer Protection 2811 Agriculture Dr., PO Box 8911 Madison 53708 (800) 422-7128 DATCPHotline@wisconsin.gov datcp.wi.gov

Are you the victim of identity theft? The DATCP Bureau of Consumer Protection works with Wisconsinites to educate them on how to protect their identities, help them take steps to reclaim their identity, and restore their credit standing.

Contact us for identity theft recovery assistance and visit our website to obtain more informational resources, like the Wisconsin Consumer Guide.

DISABILITY RESOURCES See also the ADRCs category in this section.

ACCESS TO INDEPENDENCE (608) 242-8484 accesstoind.org

AGING & CAREGIVER RESOURCES | 11 BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED INFORMATION & SERVICES –

BY COUNTY (888) 879-0017 (Central Office) dhs.wisconsin.gov/blind

BRAILLE LIBRARY AND TRANSCRIBING SERVICES (608) 233-0222 bltsinc.org

BUREAU OF AGING AND DISABILITY RESOURCES

(608) 266-2536 dhs.wisconsin.gov/dph/badr.htm

CAPTEL, INC.

CapTel® Captioned Telephone 450 Science Dr., Madison 53711 (800) 233-9130 captel.com

Catch everything over the phone with a CapTel® captioned telephone! CapTel shows captions of what your caller says, letting you read anything you cannot hear. CapTel gives you the confidence to reconnect over the phone knowing you won’t miss a word!

DISABILITY RIGHTS WISCONSIN (DRW) (608) 267-0214 disabilityrightswi.org

STATE ORGANIZATION ON ARTS AND DISABILITY (608) 241-2131 vsawis.org

WISCONSIN INSTITUTE FOR HEALTHY AGING (608) 243-5690 wihealthyaging.org

WISCONSIN TALKING BOOK AND BRAILLE LIBRARY (WTBBL) (800) 242-8822 dpi.wi.gov/talkingbooks

ENERGY (UTILITIES) KEEP WISCONSIN WARM/COOL FUND (800) 891-WARM (9276) kwwf.org

WISCONSIN HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (WHEAP) (608) 267-3680 homeenergyplus.wi.gov

HEALTH PLANS & ASSISTANCE

MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMS

ACCESS WISCONSIN - WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES

PARTICIPATORY LEARNING AND TEACHING ORGANIZATION (PLATO)

(800) 362-3002 access.wisconsin.gov

BOARD ON AGING & LONG-TERM CARE

Medigap helpline & health insurance related questions (800) 242-1060 longtermcare.wi.gov

SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (866) 770-2262 ssa.gov

WISCONSIN OFFICE OF THE SENIOR ISSUES COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE

6209 Mineral Point Rd. #203 Madison 53705 (608) 572-6869 info@platomadison.org platomadison.org

Nurture your love of learning.

Explore new ideas, dive into engaging discussions, and connect through peer-led classes, expert lectures, and cultural activities. For just $60/year, turn retirement into your most curious and enriching chapter yet. Join today at platomadison.org.

(608) 266-3585 oci.wi.gov/consumer/seniors.htm

NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

WISCONSIN SENIOR MEDICARE PATROL

ACCESS TO INDEPENDENCE

(800) 488-2596 wisconsinsmp.org

(608) 242-8484 accesstoind.org

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12 | AGING & CAREGIVER RESOURCES OUTREACH LGBT COMMUNITY CENTER SENIOR ADVOCATE PROGRAM SERVING DANE COUNTY (608) 255-8582 lgbtoutreach.org

PROJECT HOME

3841 Kipp St., Madison 53718 (608) 246-3737 info@projecthomewi.org projecthomewi.org

From energy improvements to health and safety repairs, for over 50 years, our local nonprofit has been investing in homes, neighborhoods, communities, and people. We perform home repairs, accessibility modifications, and energy improvements to make homes healthier and safer and to ease the financial burden of high energy bills for people who are struggling financially. The work of our staff, sponsors, donors, and volunteers is an investment in homes, neighborhoods, communities, and people.

SHARING ACTIVE INDEPENDENT LIVES (SAIL) (608) 230-4321 sailtoday.org

VSA WISCONSIN INC. (608) 241-2131 vsawis.org

WISCONSIN ASSISTED LIVING ASSOCIATION (WALA) (608) 288-0246 ewala.org

WISCONSIN INSTITUTE FOR HEALTHY AGING (608) 243-5690 wihealthyaging.org

SENIOR CENTERS Senior centers are a wonderful way to interact with peers and fulfill interests.

BARABOO SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER (608) 356-8464

BELLEVILLE/SUGAR RIVER SENIOR CENTER (608) 424-6007 bellevillewi.org

CITY OF VERONA SENIOR CENTER (608) 845-7471

COLONIAL CLUB SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER - SUN PRAIRIE (608) 837-4611 colonialclub.org

CREEKSIDE PLACE - EVANSVILLE (608) 882-0407

DEFOREST AREA COMMUNITY SENIOR CENTER (608) 846-9469 deforestcenter.org

FITCHBURG SENIOR CENTER

(608) 270-4290 fitchburgwi.gov/621/senior-center

GOODMAN COMMUNITY CENTER (608) 241-1574 goodmancenter.org/programs /older-adults

JANESVILLE CITY - SENIOR CENTER (608) 755-3040

MADISON SENIOR CENTER

(608) 266-6581 cityofmadison.com/seniorcenter

MCFARLAND SENIOR CENTER & OUTREACH (608) 838-7117 mcfarland.wi.us

MIDDLETON SENIOR CENTER (608) 831-2373 ci.middleton.wi.us

MONONA SENIOR CENTER (608) 222-3415 mymonona.com

MT. HOREB SENIOR CENTER (608) 437-6902 mounthorebwi.info

NEWBRIDGE

(608) 512-0000 newbridgemadison.org

NORTHWEST DANE SENIOR SERVICES - CROSS PLAINS (608) 798-6937 nwdss.org

OREGON AREA SENIOR CENTER

(608) 835-5801 oregonareaseniorcenterwisconsin.com

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SOUTHWEST DANE SENIOR OUTREACH (608) 437-6902

STOUGHTON AREA SENIOR CENTER (608) 873-8585 ci.stoughton.wi.us/senior

SUGAR RIVER SENIOR CENTER (608) 424-6007

VERONA SENIOR CENTER (608) 845-7471 ci.verona.wi.us

WATERTOWN SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER (920) 262-8099

WAUNAKEE SENIOR CENTER (608) 849-8385 waunakee.com/seniorcenter

SOCIAL SERVICES

DANE COUNTY VETERANS SERVICE OFFICE (608) 266-4158 danevets.com

GERIATRIC PRIMARY CARE CLINIC (GEM)

William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital (608) 280-7011

US DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

benefits.va.gov/benefits

WILLIAM S. MIDDLETON MEMORIAL VETERANS HOSPITAL (608) 256-1901 madison.va.gov

WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (WDVA) (800) 947-8387 dva.state.wi.us

COMMUNITY LIVING ALLIANCE (608) 242-8335 clanet.org

JEWISH SOCIAL SERVICES OF MADISON (608) 442-4081 jssmadison.org

MIDDLETON OUTREACH MINISTRY (608) 826-3410 momhelps.org

OUTREACH LGBT COMMUNITY CENTER SENIOR ADVOCATE PROGRAM SERVING DANE COUNTY (608) 255-8582 lgbtoutreach.org

VETERAN SERVICES ADDICTIVE DISORDERS TREATMENT PROGRAM

William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital (608) 280-7073 madison.va.gov/services/adtp.asp

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CAREGIVER & FAMILY PROGRAMS ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION

Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregiving Center alz.org/care

DEMENTIA FRIENDLY To become a dementia-friendly business or organization, the business or organization must commit to certain criteria. For more information, please visit alzwisc.org.

DEMENTIA FRIENDLY MIDDLETON (608) 515-8663 facebook.com /dementiafriendlymiddleton

HASKINS MAIN & DEVINE, LLC 5113 Monona Dr., Monona 53716 (608) 237-6673 receptionist@hmdelderlaw.com hmdelderlaw.com

Haskins Main & Devine, LLC specializes in providing professional and compassionate legal services in the areas of estate planning and elder law. Substantial expertise includes powers of attorney, wills, trusts, guardianships, medical assistance planning (Medicaid), veterans benefits assistance, and estate administration (probate).

SUGAR RIVER PIZZA (608) 497-1800 sugarriverpizza.com

WILLY STREET CO-OP (608) 251-6776 East (608) 709-5445 North (608) 284-7800 West willystreet.coop

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Add More Love to Your Home ADOPT TODAY!

SUPPORT SYSTEMS & LOCAL RESOURCES MEMORY CAFÉ STOUGHTON HEALTH

Meets first Tuesday of the month from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. Stoughton Hospital Bryant Center Health Education Center.

Contact Alayna Hoch at (608) 873-2259.

PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP STOUGHTON HEALTH

Meets second Monday of the month from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. Community Health & Wellness Center, 3162 County Road B, Stoughton. Contact: Stoughton Health Community Education at (608) 873-3498.

WISCONSIN ALZHEIMER’S INSTITUTE (608) 263-2862 wai.wisc.edu

Photograph provided by The Pines Senior Living

giveshelter.org/adopt

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Funeral & Cremation Services 18

END OF LIFE

Grief & Spiritual Support 18 Hospice Care 18 Hospice Inpatient Facilities 19

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CRESS FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICE

Locations to serve throughout Dane County (608) 238-3434 cressfuneralservice.com

Cress has been serving and supporting families in their time of loss for more than 150 years. Traditional funerals; cremation, including viewing and witness in our custom viewing suite; and natural burials. We serve all faith communities and are knowledgeable on their different customs. Modern facilities.

Preplanning available.

THE GREAT CIRCLE COLLABORATIVE (608) 444-8327 Find us on Facebook

GUNDERSON LIFE CELEBRATION CENTERS

Family Owned and Operated Since 1922

(608) 221-5420 gundersonFH.com

SSM HEALTH AT HOME

FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES CRESS FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICE

Locations to serve throughout Dane County (608) 238-3434 cressfuneralservice.com

Cress has been serving and supporting families in their time of loss for more than 150 years. Traditional funerals; cremation, including viewing and witness in our custom viewing suite; and natural burials. We serve all faith communities and are knowledgeable on their different customs. Modern facilities.

Preplanning available.

GUNDERSON LIFE CELEBRATION CENTERS

5203 Monona Dr., Madison 53716 (608) 221-5420 gundersonFH.com

Dedicated to meeting the wishes of the families we serve. Our priority is to

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provide personalized and meaningful celebrations of life at a fair value. We offer the comfort and attention our clients deserve and support them in one of the most difficult times in their lives.

GRIEF & SPIRITUAL SUPPORT AGRACE

(608) 327-7118 agrace.org/griefgroups

AGRACE GRIEF SUPPORT CENTER

2906 Marketplace Dr., Fitchburg 53719 (608) 327-7110 agrace.org/griefcenter

Anyone is welcome to come to the Agrace Grief Support Center for guidance and support after loss, regardless if the person who died had hospice. We serve both adults and children, so many of

(800) 924-2273 ssmhealthathomewi.com

HOSPICE CARE AGRACE HOSPICE CARE

5395 E. Cheryl Pkwy., Madison 53711 (608) 276-4660 info@agrace.org agrace.org

Agrace is a nonprofit hospice dedicated to providing expert physical, emotional, and spiritual support to patients and families dealing with serious illness. We provide comprehensive services in patients’ homes, our inpatient units, and skilled nursing and assisted-living facilities.

SSM HEALTH AT HOME

(800) 924-2273 hahwi.info@ssmhealth.com ssmhealth.com/athome

Our team understands the special skills needed to care for people with a limited life expectancy and to provide comfort

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SSM Health at Home Hospice emphasizes preserving dignity and improving quality of life through symptom management including relief from emotional, spiritual, and physical pain.

HOSPICE INPATIENT FACILITIES AGRACE HOSPICE CARE AND MEMORY CARE SUITES

5395 E. Cheryl Pkwy., Madison 53711 (608) 276-4660 info@agrace.org agrace.org

The Don & Marilyn Anderson Hospice Care Center and the Ellen & Peter Johnson Hospice Care Residence in Madison combine state-of-the-art technology with a beautiful, homelike setting. General inpatient care, respite care, residential care, and memory care are all offered at Agrace.

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Advance Healthcare Directives 21 Emergency Preparedness 21 Estate Planning 21 Financial Services 24 Funeral Preplanning 24 Organ Donation 24

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ADVANCE HEALTHCARE DIRECTIVES

Have prescription medications and any special medical supplies ready.

An advance healthcare directive is also known as a living will.

You can find more information on emergency plans and supply kits at ready.gov.

WISCONSIN MEDICAL SOCIETY (866) 442-3800 wisconsinmedicalsociety.org

ESTATE PLANNING HASKINS MAIN & DEVINE, LLC

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS Have a plan in place before an emergency.

Communicate your plans with family, friends, and neighbors.

PACK AN EMERGENCY KIT

First aid supplies, blankets or sleeping bag, battery-powered radio, flashlights, extra batteries, and weather radio.

If you have a pet, plan ahead for pet needs, including supplies of food and water and a pet carrier.

5113 Monona Dr., Monona 53716 (608) 237-6673 receptionist@hmdelderlaw.com hmdelderlaw.com

Haskins Main & Devine, LLC specializes in providing professional and compassionate legal services in the areas of estate planning and elder law. Substantial expertise includes powers of attorney, wills, trusts, guardianships, medical assistance planning (Medicaid), veterans benefits assistance, and estate administration (probate).

WISPACT SPECIAL NEEDS TRUSTS (608) 268-6006 wispact.org

Research shows that planning your funeral today will protect your loved ones tomorrow.

Give your family the peace of mind and talk to one of our Advance Planning Specialists!

Cress West 3610 Speedway Rd. Madison, WI 608-238-3434

Cress Sun Prairie 1310 Emerald Terr.

Sun Prairie, WI 608-837-9054

Cress East 3325 E. Washington Ave. Madison, WI 608-249-6666

Cress Stoughton 206 W. Prospect St. Stoughton, WI 608-873-9244

Cress Center 6021 University Ave. Madison, WI 608-238-8406

Winn - Cress 5785 Co. Hwy. Q Waunakee, WI 608-849-4513

Cress McFarland 5801 Hwy. 51 McFarland, WI 608-838-0655

Cress Deerfield 201 Bue St. Deerfield, WI 608-764-5369

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Aging with Confidence

THE POWER OF POSITIVE THINKING Aging is a natural part of life, but how we think about it can have a deep effect on wellness as we age. Positive thinking about aging is not just optimism, it’s a powerful tool that promotes physical health, emotional well-being, and even longevity. Research by Becca Levy, PhD, at the Yale School of Public Health shows that people with positive perceptions of growing older live an average of seven and a half years longer than those with negative attitudes. To fully embrace aging, we must also address ageism: widespread stereotypes based on age.

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Ageism is often subtle. You might notice it in assumptions that older people can’t learn technology, jokes about memory loss or incontinence, even the idea that there’s greater value in youth. According to Ann Albert, executive director of AgeBetter, Inc., over time, these messages can become internalized and shape how we see ourselves.

“We know that ageism can have a negative impact on health and emotional well-being, including problems with anxiety, depression, and lost confidence in our abilities as we grow older,” says

Ann. “Challenging stereotypes and our own beliefs about aging can help break the cycle.”

That starts with recognizing and addressing ageist attitudes with kindness and an intention to enlighten rather than shame. Ann says, “Gently reminding people about all the great things about growing older can diffuse negative comments about aging. We can all be positive influences and role models who are aging with vitality.

We’re full of wisdom and resilience and so much to share with others.”

ESSENTIAL PREPARATION | 23 Ann encourages people to think about aging as a progression rather than as a decline and to stay curious, pursue new goals, and maintain social and mental engagement.

Contributed by AgeBetter, Inc. AgeBetter, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization located in Dane County, Wisconsin, and founder of SAIL (Sharing Active Independent Lives) and Safe at Home.

AgeBetter’s sponsoring organizations are Attic Angel and Oakwood Village.

AGEBETTER, INC. (608) 230-4445 agebettertoday.org

FLIP THE SCRIPT ON AGING People of all ages in Dane County are encouraged to attend this free community event where a spotlight is shone on how agerelated biases subtly shape our neighborhoods, workplaces, and personal lives and how we can rise above them through empathy, awareness, and purposeful action.

Hear from national aging experts Dr. Regina Koepp and Stacie Sampson, enjoy refreshments, and help reshape how we view aging with empathy, action, and celebration.

Wednesday, October 22 | 1:30–4:00 PM Marriott Madison West, 1313 John Q. Hammonds Drive Free admission and parking Register: (608) 230-4321

Volunteers stay active by helping with outreach activities at various community events.

Photograph provided by AgeBetter, Inc.

When we shift our mindset and push back against ageism, we don’t just improve our own experiences, we help reshape cultural attitudes. We really can flip the script on aging.

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FUNERAL PREPLANNING CRESS FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICE

Locations to serve throughout Dane County (608) 238-3434 cressfuneralservice.com

Cress has been serving and supporting families in their time of loss for more than 150 years. Traditional funerals; cremation, including viewing and witness in our custom viewing suite; and natural burials. We serve all faith communities and are knowledgeable on their different customs.

GUNDERSON LIFE CELEBRATION CENTERS

5203 Monona Dr., Madison 53716 (608) 221-5420 gundersonFH.com

FINANCIAL SERVICES FINANCIAL ABUSE SPECIALIST TEAM (FAST) HELPLINE (608) 261-7326 danecountyhumanservices.org

WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, TRADE AND CONSUMER PROTECTION

Bureau of Consumer Protection 2811 Agriculture Dr., PO Box 8911 Madison 53708 (800) 422-7128 DATCPHotline@wisconsin.gov datcp.wi.gov

Do you have an unresolved disagreement with a business? Do you have questions about a bill, contract, or rental agreement? The DATCP Bureau of Consumer Protection mediates consumer complaints and helps consumers learn about their rights. Visit our website or contact us to file a complaint or obtain additional informational resources, such as the Wisconsin Consumer Guide or the Landlord-Tenant Guide.

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Prearranging is simple, and the benefit to loved ones is well recognized.

Preplanning allows you to express your own wishes, and prearranging removes the financial burden from your family.

Your funeral plan is transferable in case you move away. By relieving your family of decisions at a difficult time, you are showing your love and respect for their needs.

ORGAN DONATION AMERICAN TISSUE SERVICES FOUNDATION - MADISON (608) 276-9100 atsfoundation.org

RTI DONOR SERVICES (608) 231-9050 rtidonorservices.org

UW HEALTH ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION (608) 265-0356 uwotd.org

WISCONSIN ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION PROGRAM (608) 261-6854 dhs.wisconsin.gov/health/donatelife

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GENERAL Animal Services 27 Arts & Culture 27 Driver Safety 27 Education 27 Employment 29 Entertainment 30 Grandparents 30 Home & Garden 30 Household Item Donations 31 Legal 31 Media & Partners 32 Realtors & Real Estate Services 32 Recreation 32 Restaurants 32 Shopping & Specialty Retail 33 Transportation 33 Travel & Tours 34 Volunteer Opportunities 34

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The BEAT GOES ON...

by Kelly Cheramy

There were many reasons that a new wellness class offered by Attic Angel caught Mary Webster’s attention, from heartbeats to drumbeats and music to amusement.

Initially, Mary’s intrigue with cardio drumming centered on the benefits she could achieve by getting her heart going, even while seated. The lively music and entertaining class leaders

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make the class a joy to experience.

“It’s great fun,” says Mary, a 10-year resident of Prairie Point and an Angel from the class of 1978.

But there’s one thing that makes the class extra special: Mary keeps the beat with the drumsticks from her husband’s childhood toy drum. Dating back to about 1930, the wooden drum became part of Mary’s life when she married

Chuck Webster, in 1975, nearly 50 years ago. The couple treasured their roots as much as their adventures together, and the drum is on display with artifacts from their travels around the world.

Chuck, who can be seen in the wall photos as a somewhat accidental model for American Breeders Service (now ABS Global) magazine, passed away in 2013. Mary’s heart still seems to skip a

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Photographs provided by Attic Angel Community.

DANE COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY (DCHS)

Some might think using Chuck’s drumsticks for a wellness class is of no consequence, but for Mary, it’s a way to extend their marriage even after his death. “I like the closeness of being with him,” she says. In other words, it’s a way for the beat to go on.

Kelly Cheramy, now retired, was the outreach coordinator for Attic Angel Community.

ANIMAL SERVICES (608) 838-0413 giveshelter.org

ARTS & CULTURE ABEL CONTEMPORARY GALLERY ATTIC ANGEL 8301 Old Sauk Road Middleton, WI 53562 (608) 662-8842 atticangel.org

(608) 845-6600 abelcontemporary.com

MADISON SCHOOL & COMMUNITY RECREATION (MSCR) Arts & Enrichment Classes (608) 204-3021 mscr.org

WISCONSIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY (608) 264-6535 wisconsinhistory.org

WISCONSIN VETERANS MUSEUM (608) 267-1799 wisvetsmuseum.com

DRIVER SAFETY DISABLED PARKING LICENSE PLATES (608) 266-3041 dot.wisconsin.gov/drivers/vehicles /disabled/displate.htm

DMV SENIOR DRIVER INFO

(608) 266-2327 dot.wisconsin.gov/drivers/drivers/mature

EDUCATION EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES, INC. (608) 246-3444 eri-wi.org

LIBRARY HOME SERVICE PROGRAM (608) 266-6314 madisonpubliclibrary.org/services /home-service-program

MADISON COLLEGE

(608) 258-2301 madisoncollege.edu /continuing-education

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Shop. Donate.

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Proceeds beneeit animals in need!

Follow us for unique finds and the latest deals:

Enjoy great prices at two Madison locations:

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5231 High Crossing Blvd 6904 Watts Rd

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Tuesday-Saturday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Sunday-Monday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Scan or visit giveshelter.org/thrift

madisonpubliclibrary.org Central Library ​ 201 W. Mifflin St., Madison 53703 ​ (608) 266-6300 Alicia Ashman Branch ​ 733 N. High Point Rd., M ​ adison 53717 ​(608) 824-1780 Goodman South Madison Branch ​2222 S. Park St., Madison 53713 ​(608) 266-6395 Hawthorne Branch ​2707 E. Washington Ave. ​ Madison 53704 ​ (608) 246-4548 Lakeview Branch ​2845 N. Sherman Ave., ​Madison 53704 ​ (608) 246-4547 Meadowridge Branch ​5726 Raymond Rd., Madison 53711 ​(608) 288-6160 Monroe Street Branch ​ 1705 Monroe St., Madison 53711 ​ (608) 266-6390 Pinney Branch 516 Cottage Grove Rd., M ​ adison 53716 ​ (608) 224-7100 Sequoya Branch ​4340 Tokay Blvd., Madison 53711 ​ (608) 266-6385

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Diane Washa

Abel Contemporary Gallery

524 East Main St. Stoughton, WI 608-845-6600

Photograph provided by The Pines Senior Living

abelcontemporary.com

UW-MADISON SENIOR LEARNING PROGRAMS

(608) 262-5823 continuingstudies.wisc.edu/seniorlearning

WHEELHOUSE STUDIOS

(608) 262-3156 union.wisc.edu/wheelhouse-courses.htm

WISCONSIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY (608) 264-6535 wisconsinhistory.org

WISCONSIN VETERANS MUSEUM MADISON SCHOOL & COMMUNITY RECREATION (MSCR) Arts & Enrichment Classes (608) 204-3021 mscr.org

PARTICIPATORY LEARNING AND TEACHING ORGANIZATION (PLATO) 6209 Mineral Point Rd. #203 Madison 53705 (608) 572-6869 info@platomadison.org platomadison.org

It’s time to make retirement your most enriching chapter yet—for just $60/ year. Engage in thought-provoking classes on history, literature, arts, science, and current events. Listen to expert-led lectures and attend cultural activities. Become a member today at platomadison.org.

UW-MADISON CONTINUING STUDIES

(608) 263-6960 continuingstudies.wisc.edu/advising

(608) 267-1799 wisvetsmuseum.com

EMPLOYMENT SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM - GOODWILL INDUSTRIES (608) 246-3140 goodwillscwi.org

URBAN LEAGUE OF GREATER MADISON (608) 729-1200 ulgm.org

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(608) 242-4897 dhs.wisconsin.gov/wise/employment.htm

WORK PLUS, INC. (608) 238-6018 workplus.org

WORKSMART NETWORK (608) 288-2459 worksmartnetwork.org

YWCA EMPOWERMENT CENTER (608) 257-1436 ywcamadison.org

ENTERTAINMENT THEATER BUS, INC. (608) 257-0003 theaterbus.org

GRANDPARENTS FOSTER GRANDPARENTS RSVP OF DANE COUNTY

6501 Watts Rd., Ste. 250, Madison 53719 (608) 441-7894 info@rsvpdane.org rsvpdane.org/programs /foster-grandparents

Income eligible volunteers age 55+ work with children in Dane County schools and Head Start sites. The grandparents function as consistent, caring role models providing one-on-one attention and support. Volunteers earn a tax-free, hourly stipend and travel reimbursement.

HOME & GARDEN CHADS DESIGN BUILD

3212 Commercial Ave., Madison 53714 (608) 221-1799 chadsdesignbuild.com

Chads Design Build is a full-service residential remodeling company creating award-winning home renovations in the Greater Madison area since 1992. We specialize in thoughtful, well-built spaces, and we focus on your comfort, health, and safety to give you an outstanding remodeling experience from beginning to end.

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HOUSEHOLD ITEM DONATIONS AGRACE THRIFT STORE

(608) 327-7200 Madison East (608) 327-7072 Madison West (608) 327-7396 Madison Home Store (608) 314-2990 Janesville agracethriftstore.org

ATTIC ANGEL ASSOCIATION ATTIC SALE (608) 662-8900 atticangel.org

DANE COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY THRIFT STORE (608) 827-8997 giveshelter.org

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

Multiple Dane County drop-off locations (608) 257-0919 request assistance (608) 278-2920 x1 home pick up svdpmadison.org

LEGAL ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES – ADULT/ELDER AT RISK (608) 261-9933 danecountyhumanservices.org

ELDER LAW CENTER (CWAG)

Elder Financial Empowerment Project (608) 224-0606 or (800) 488-2596 cwagwisconsin.org

GREATER WISCONSIN AGENCY ON AGING RESOURCES (GWAAR)

(608) 246-3140 goodwillscwi.org

(608) 243-5670 gwaar.org

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RESTORE

LEGAL ACTION OF WISCONSIN (608) 256-3258 legalaction.org/services

(608) 661-2813 East Location (608) 442-9919 West Location (608) 663-1191 Donations restoredane.org

Ronda Gayle Matt Thompson Galston Silvern 608-576-9405 608-239-0842 608-332-7565

Ginny Hazen Michelle Maria Damman Schreier Antoinette 608-334-8544 608-513-3605 608-692-5177

Trish Faith Kelly Boelter Morledge Bakken 608-206-7417 608-444-8330 608-333-4535

WWW.RESTAINOHOMES.COM

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MEDIA & PARTNERS MADISON LOCALLY SOURCED

PO Box 559, McFarland 53558 (608) 729-4888 asjp@asj-publishing.com madisonlocallysourced.com

Celebrating the originality and diversity of independent businesses, organizations, and community leaders throughout Greater Madison.

REALTORS & REAL ESTATE SERVICES RESTAINO & ASSOCIATES

Assisting Seniors Transition 6131 Nesbitt Rd., Ste. 300 Fitchburg 53719 (608) 833-7777 (800) 637-1178 info@restainohomes.com restainohomes.com

Restaino & Associates is here to assist you with the transition to a new home.

RECREATION ALDO LEOPOLD NATURE CENTER (608) 221-0404 aldoleopoldnaturecenter.org

MADISON SCHOOL & COMMUNITY RECREATION (MSCR)

Adapted Recreation/Inclusive Programs (608) 204-4581 mscr.org

RESTAURANTS PORTA BELLA RESTAURANT

425 N. Frances St., Madison 53703 (608) 256-3186 portabella@portabellarest.com portabellarest.com

Porta Bella is known for its pasta, homemade Italian dinners, pizzas, and seafood. Recipes that came from Madison’s historic Italian Greenbush district are still offered today in addition to new dishes found during our travels to Italy.

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957 Liberty Dr., Verona 53593 (608) 497-1800 sarah@sugarriverpizza.com sugarriverpizza.com

Family-run, friends and family gather here for simple, made-from-scratch comfort food; unique brews; and handcrafted cocktails to warm the heart.

SHOPPING & SPECIALTY RETAIL ABEL CONTEMPORARY GALLERY

524 E. Main St., Stoughton 53589 (608) 845-6600 info@abelcontemporary.com abelcontemporary.com

Abel Contemporary Gallery has built a reputation as one of the largest and most impressive collections of fine art and fine craft in the region, featuring notable works in many media and hosting new exhibits every six to seven weeks by artists from across the nation.

GOODMAN’S JEWELERS

220 State St., Madison 53703 (608) 257-3644 goodmansjewelers.com

Madison’s oldest full-service jewelry store. Located in the heart of Madison on State Street, where we’ve been since 1933. Our high standards, classic traditions, and warm boutique shopping experience are part of the reason we’ve been open for more than 90 years.

MIDDLETON OUTREACH MINISTRY TRANSPORTATION AND SHOPPING ASSISTANCE (608) 826-3410 momhelps.org

TRANSPORTATION Listings below include nonemergency transportation. Companies may use specialty-designed vehicles as well as offer reduced rates for disabled individuals or Medicaid candidates.

BUS BUDDY & BUS BUDDY TOURS RSVP OF DANE COUNTY

6501 Watts Rd., Ste. 250, Madison 53719 (608) 441-7891 info@rsvpdane.org rsvpdane.org/programs/bus-buddy

Volunteers teach other older adults, individually or in groups, how to achieve more independence and mobility by using the Madison Metro Bus System.

DRIVER ESCORT/VETS HELPING VETS RSVP OF DANE COUNTY

6501 Watts Rd., Ste. 250, Madison 53719 (608) 441-7896 or (608) 441-7892 info@rsvpdane.org rsvpdane.org/drivers.html

RSVP volunteers offer transportation services for Dane County residents aged 60+, including rides to medical appointments as well as essential appointments for veterans of all ages.

We invite drivers with a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record to join us. Volunteers are entitled to mileage reimbursement, additional insurance coverage, and the gratification of aiding seniors and veterans in maintaining their independence.

METRO TRANSIT PARATRANSIT INFORMATION (608) 266-4466 mymetrobus.com/paratransit

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SHARING ACTIVE INDEPENDENT LIVES (SAIL)

6209 Mineral Point Rd., Ste. 210 Madison 53705 (608) 230-4321 info@sailtoday.org sailtoday.org

SAIL is a nonprofit network of older adult members living in the Greater Madison area. Membership includes access to transportation provided by volunteer drivers.

TRANSPORTATION RESOURCE CENTER

(608) 242-6489 danecountyhumanservices.org /transportation

TRAVEL & TOURS BADGER BUS TOURS

(800) 416-2049 or (608) 255-1511 badgerbus.com/tours

THEATER BUS, INC.

437 S. Yellowstone Dr., Ste. 214 Madison 53719 (608) 257-0003 info@theaterbus.org theaterbus.org

CELEBRATING 50 Years in 2025! Theater Bus is a volunteer-driven, not-forprofit organization serving seniors 55+. Offering year-round day trips to plays, musicals, comedies, boat cruises, and great restaurants. Convenient Madison pick-up points, safe comfortable transportation, and fun for all.

VAN GALDER TOUR SERVICES

(800) 747-0994 or (608) 752-5407 coachusa.com/vangalder

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ATTIC ANGEL ASSOCIATION (608) 662-8900 atticangel.org

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DANE COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY (DCHS) (608) 838-0413 giveshelter.org

FOOD BRIDGE RSVP OF DANE COUNTY

6501 Watts Rd., Ste. 250, Madison 53719 (608) 441-7896 or (608) 441-7892

info@rsvpdane.org rsvpdane.org/drivers.html

RSVP is proud to partner with Food Bridge, a program designed to assist older adults facing food insecurity. This free service delivers items from food pantries to older adults who qualify physically and financially. Relying on the generosity of volunteers, the program ensures essential groceries are delivered

GENERAL | 35 from local food pantries to those in need, connecting them with the food resources they need to foster well-being.

MADISON SENIOR CENTER – VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

(608) 267-2344 cityofmadison.com/senior-center /volunteer

NEWBRIDGE

(608) 512-0000 newbridgemadison.org

RSVP OF DANE COUNTY

6501 Watts Rd., Ste. 250, Madison 53719 (608) 441-7891 info@rsvpdane.org rsvpdane.org/programs

RSVP personally places volunteers age 55+ in opportunities to serve in nonprofit and public agencies. Volunteers also provide rides and deliver meals for seniors and veterans, tutor children, make handmade items for people in need, educate seniors about safety and scams, and help nonprofit and public agencies extend their services.

SSM HEALTH AT HOME (800) 924-2273 ssmhealth.com/athome

STATE OF WISCONSIN BOARD ON AGING AND LONG-TERM CARE Volunteer Ombudsman Program (608) 246-7001 longtermcare.wi.gov

UNITED WAY OF DANE COUNTY VOLUNTEER CENTER (608) 246-4380 unitedwaydanecounty.org /volunteer-center

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CHRONIC CONDITIONS & SUPPORT ALS ASSOCIATION WISCONSIN CHAPTER (414) 763-2220 alsawi.org

AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION (608) 222-7785 diabetes.org

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION (608) 709-4930 heart.org

AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION (APDA)

(608) 345-7938 apdaparkinson.org/community/wisconsin

ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION Wisconsin Office (414) 321-3933 arthritis.org/wisconsin

EPILEPSY FOUNDATION HEART OF WISCONSIN (608) 442-5555 epilepsywisconsin.org

MADISON SPINAL CORD INJURY SUPPORT GROUP (608) 620-5666 madisonsci.org

WISCONSIN INSTITUTE FOR HEALTHY AGING (608) 243-5690 wihealthyaging.org

CLINICS & MEDICAL CENTERS - SPECIALTY EDGERTON HOSPITAL ORTHOPEDIC SERVICES

11101 N. Sherman Rd., Edgerton 53534 (608) 561-6729 edgertonhospital.com

Brian Keyes, DO, specializes in hip and knee reconstruction, which includes hip and knee replacement, revision joint surgery, robotic-assisted joint replacement surgery, and minimally invasive surgical techniques. His scope of practice also includes fracture care, most notably hip, wrist, and ankle trauma, as well as non-operative management of hip and knee arthritis.

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Living Better with Serious Illness How Palliative Care Can Help

by Dr. Hilary Bingol

Is someone you love living with a serious illness? Daily challenges can feel overwhelming—for them and you.

Whether it’s a parent, spouse, sibling, or friend, it’s hard to know how to support them as they struggle with pain, fatigue or emotional distress, side effects of their treatment, or similar symptoms. Fortunately, there’s a way to help them feel and cope better, no matter how long they’ve lived with the illness.

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What’s Palliative Care?

Palliative care is a medical specialty that focuses on relieving the symptoms and stress of serious, life-limiting illnesses.

Although the patient’s comfort and quality of life are key goals, palliative care is not the same as hospice care or home health. It’s a consultation service available at any stage of a life-limiting illness, including while people continue to receive aggressive or curative treatment for their illness.

Who Can Benefit?

Palliative care is ideal for people struggling with cancer, heart or lung disease, kidney or liver failure, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, ALS, MS, stroke, or similar conditions. It can be especially helpful when: • symptoms are not well controlled and interfere with daily life.

• medications are not effective enough and may need fine-tuning.

HEALTH | 39 diaphragm muscle and breathing. It became too difficult for Bob to work as his breathing symptoms limited how active he could be.

Bob had many questions about how to cope as his illness progressed. His wife knew about Agrace Hospice Care, but he was expected to live much longer than six months, the usual starting point for end-of-life care. Instead, Bob turned to Agrace for a palliative care consultation, which is available at any point during a serious illness.

Nicole, an Agrace Palliative Care nurse practitioner, visited Bob at his home to talk about how he was getting along: symptoms, medications, and what was important to him in day-to-day living.

She learned that he wanted to be able to go to his grandkids’ soccer matches and do as much of his own personal care as possible, even though it exhausted him. He preferred not to have certain treatments that would leave him unable to do those things.

Nicole considered ways to help Bob meet his goals, and she shared ideas with Bob and his wife as well as Bob’s doctor and the specialists who were treating him. With this background, the whole medical team could work together to support him.

• an illness causes frequent ER visits or hospitalizations.

• the illness makes it hard to get to medical appointments.

• it’s unclear what to expect as the illness progresses.

Bob’s Turning Point: Palliative Care for a Surprising Diagnosis Just months from retiring from his trucking career, Bob developed breathing trouble. He assumed it was asthma, but tests soon revealed an uncommon and more serious diagnosis: an aggressive form of ALS affecting his

Knowing Bob’s symptoms and care needs would change over time, Nicole made follow-up visits once a month.

They talked about the progress of the illness as well as Bob’s treatment options and preferences for care as the ALS progressed. Nicole shared her visit summaries and ideas with Bob’s doctors, who would direct any changes to his care.

Bob and his wife also talked with Nicole about what the future could be like with his illness and how treatments aligned with his goals. Agrace Palliative Care became a trusted resource to

help him feel and cope better with his unexpected illness.

Could In-Home Palliative Care Help Your Loved One? Agrace Palliative Care consultations are for adult patients being treated for serious, life-altering illnesses who are struggling to manage their symptoms or side effects of treatment. They may help people who: • have lingering discomfort even after trying several standard treatments.

• have troubling behaviors related to dementia.

• need help with the emotional challenges of their illness.

• would benefit from discussing what’s important to them and future treatment options.

Living with a serious illness shouldn’t mean living without comfort or without a plan. Consultations and follow-up visits from Agrace are available across southern Wisconsin and are covered by Medicare and most private insurance providers (there may be a co-pay).

Dr. Hilary Bingol is vice president of medical services at Agrace.

To learn more, contact Agrace at (800) 930-2770 or visit Agrace.org/PalliativeCare.

Photograph provided by Agrace.

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40 | HEALTH STOUGHTON HEALTH GENERAL SURGERY CLINIC

Outpatient Center 900 Ridge St., Stoughton 53589 (608) 873-2266 stoughtonhealth.com

STOUGHTON HEALTH OREGON REHABILITATION & SPORTS MEDICINE 990 Janesville St., Oregon 53575 (608) 835-5373 stoughtonhealth.com

STOUGHTON HEALTH ORTHOTEAM CLINIC

2 Science Ct., Ste. 102, Madison 53711 Outpatient Center: 900 Ridge St., Stoughton 53589 (608) 877-3419 – Stoughton (608 231-3410 – Madison orthoteam.com

EDGERTON HOSPITAL PAIN & SPINE CENTER

STOUGHTON HEALTH STOUGHTON REHABILITATION & SPORTS MEDICINE Outpatient Center 900 Ridge St., Stoughton 53589 (608) 873-2292 stoughtonhealth.com

CLINICS & MEDICAL CENTERS URGENT CARE COTTAGE GROVE URGENT CARE 110 Limestone Pass, Ste. 103 Cottage Grove 53527 (608) 501-6230 stoughtonhealth.com

STOUGHTON HEALTH MCFARLAND URGENT CARE CLINIC

Provides orthopedic services with specialization in sports medicine, hip, shoulder, and knee.

5614 US Hwy. 51, McFarland 53558 (608) 838-8242 stoughtonhealth.com

STOUGHTON HEALTH PODIATRY CLINIC

STOUGHTON HEALTH OREGON URGENT CARE CLINIC

Outpatient Center 900 Ridge St., Stoughton 53589 (608) 501-6205 stoughtonhealth.com

990 Janesville St., Oregon 53575 (608) 835-5373 stoughtonhealth.com

11101 N. Sherman Rd., Edgerton 53534 (608) 561-6641 edgertonhospital.com

STOUGHTON HEALTH BREAST CARE PROGRAM

Outpatient Center 900 Ridge St., Stoughton 53589 (608) 873-2266 stoughtonhealth.com

Providing services from early detection to post-surgical care.

STOUGHTON HEALTH CARDIOLOGY CLINIC

Outpatient Center 900 Ridge St., Stoughton 53589 (608) 873-2349 stoughtonhealth.com FALL 2025–WINTER 2026 SECOND ACT

Photograph provided by All Saints Neighborhood

Arpan J. Patel, MD, provides highquality, patient-focused pain management care. He specializes in treatment of the following: back/neck pain; sciatica; work-related injuries; shoulder, hip and knee pain; Complex Regional Pain Syndrome; nerve damage and muscle spasm pain; shingles pain; arthritis pain; and headaches.

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STOUGHTON HEALTH URGENT CARE

Stoughton Hospital 900 Ridge St., Stoughton 53589 (608) 873-6611 stoughtonhealth.com

DENTAL CARE ACCESS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS

(608) 443-5482 or (608) 443-5500 accesscommunityhealthcenters.org

FITNESS & SPORTS

50+. Our programs focus on improving physical health through increased strength, flexibility, and balance while fostering social connections and reducing feelings of isolation.

MADISON SCHOOL & COMMUNITY RECREATION (MSCR)

Adapted Recreation/Inclusive Programs (608) 204-4581 mscr.org

MADISON SCHOOL & COMMUNITY RECREATION (MSCR) Pontoon Boat Program (608) 204-4581 mscr.org

YMCA

(608) 221-1571 East YMCA (608) 837-8221 Northeast YMCA (608) 276-6606 West YMCA ymcadanecounty.org

HOSPITALS EDGERTON HOSPITAL AND HEALTH SERVICES (608) 884-3441 edgertonhospital.com

STOUGHTON HOSPITAL

900 Ridge St., Stoughton 53589 (608) 873-6611 stoughtonhealth.com

GOODMAN-ROTARY 50+ FITNESS PROGRAMS

Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) 328 E. Lakeside St., Madison 53715 (608) 204-3023 mscr@madison.k12.wi.us mscr.org/programs/fitness /50-fitness-programs

Thrive at Every Age: Your Journey to a Healthier, Happier You. MSCR, with over 30 years of service, offers comprehensive programs designed to enhance the overall well-being of adults who are SECONDACTMAGAZINE.COM

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UW HEALTH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

the people we support with opportunities for maximum choice, independence, and personal growth. Job opportunities are always available for dependable, motivated caregivers with a full benefit package available.

WILLIAM S. MIDDLETON MEMORIAL VETERANS HOSPITAL

MENTAL HEALTH & PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES

(608) 417-6000 unitypoint.org

(608) 263-6400 uwhealth.org

(608) 256-1901 madison.va.gov

INTELLECTUAL HEALTH & DISABILITIES RISE UP, INC.

101 Nob Hill Rd., Ste. 200 Madison 53713 (608) 237-7710 hr@iriseup.org iriseup.org

RISE UP is a not-for-profit organization that provides supportive home care to adults who have special needs in their own homes and apartments in the community. It’s our mission to provide

In an emergency, please call 911.

HOARDING CLEANUP IN WISCONSIN (608) 351-2337 wihoarding.com

JOURNEY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER (608) 280-2720 Central Intake (608) 280-2600 24-Hour Suicide Hotline (608) 280-2700 General Info Line journeymhc.org

NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS (NAMI) (608) 249-7188 namidanecounty.org

NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LINE

(800) 273-8255 24hr/365day

RECOVERY DANE ADULT RESOURCE CENTER

(608) 237-1661 danecountyhumanservices.org /mentalhealth/adult

NUTRITION/FOOD & MEAL PROGRAMS ELDERLY NUTRITION PROGRAM

dhs.wisconsin.gov/aging/nutrition.htm

FAIRSHARE CSA COALITION (608) 226-0300 csacoalition.org

PALLIATIVE CARE A specialized area of healthcare that focuses on relieving and preventing the suffering of patients. Unlike hospice care, palliative medicine is appropriate for patients in all stages, including those undergoing treatment for curable illnesses FALL 2025–WINTER 2026 SECOND ACT

HEALTH | 43 and those living with chronic diseases as well as patients who are nearing the end of life.

AGRACE SUPPORTIVE CARE

5395 E. Cheryl Pkwy., Madison 53711 (608) 276-4660 info@agrace.org agrace.org/supportivecare

Agrace Supportive Care provides inhome palliative care consultations to identify the medical and emotional issues that need to be addressed to improve the patient’s quality of life. People of any age who are struggling with physical symptoms and emotional challenges related to any serious illness may benefit from a supportive care consultation.

COMFORCARE HOME CARE SERVICES

(608) 836-1868 comforcare.com/madison

PRESCRIPTION DRUG ASSISTANCE

LSS ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ASSESSMENT CENTER

TERESA MCGOVERN CENTER

TELLURIAN, INC.

WISCONSIN COUNCIL ON PROBLEM GAMBLING

(608) 277-0610 lsswis.org

(608) 223-7311 main office & patient services (608) 223-3311 detoxification center tellurian.org

Addiction Services Center (608) 222-7311 x104 teresamcgoverncenter.org

(800) 426-2535 - 24hr/365day wi-problemgamblers.org

ACCESS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS

(608) 443-5500 accesscommunityhealthcenters.org

SENIORCARE RX WISCONSIN

Prescription Drug Assistance Program (800) 657-2038 dhs.wisconsin.gov/seniorcare

SUBSTANCE ABUSE & ADDICTIONS ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (608) 222-8989 aamadisonwi.org

CELEBRATE RECOVERY

Damascus Road Church facebook.com/drcrecoveryroad

CELEBRATE RECOVERY

Door Creek Church facebook.com/celebraterecoveryat doorcreekchurch

JOURNEY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER (608) 280-2720 Central Intake journeymhc.org

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Alzheimer’s/Dementia/ Memory Care 45 Assisted Living - AFH 47 Assisted Living - CBRF 47 Assisted Living - RCAC 48 Continuing Care Retirement Community - CCRC 50 Housing Resources 51 Independent Living Apartments & Communities 51 Life-Lease Communities 54 Skilled Nursing Care/ Rehabilitation 54

RETIREMENT HOUSING & LONG-TERM CARE

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ALZHEIMER’S/ DEMENTIA/ MEMORY CARE ALL SAINTS NEIGHBORHOOD MEMORY CARE

8210 Highview Dr., Madison 53719 (608) 827-3029 info@allsaintsneighborhood.org allsaintsneighborhood.org

Lovely studio apartments with specialized, person-centered care for those with Alzheimer’s or other memory challenges.

Licensed nurses, care staff, and activity staff provide individualized services and dignified assistance to support seniors and their families.

THE ARBORS AT OAK PARK® PLACE

MADISON EAST (GRANDVIEW) 618 Jupiter Dr., Madison 53718 (608) 663-8720 madisonsales@oakparkplace.com JANESVILLE 700 Myrtle Way, Janesville 53545 (608) 530-5700 janesvillesales@oakparkplace.com BARABOO 800 Waldo St., Baraboo 53913 (608) 355-4111 baraboosales@oakparkplace.com oakparkplace.com

FOUR WINDS MANOR THE COVE

309 Schweitzer Dr., Verona 53593 (608) 845-6154 laders@fourwindsmanor.com fourwindsmanor.com

The Cove offers 12 private rooms with individualized care plans to fit the needs of the residents. We offer a variety of individual and group activities to keep your loved ones busy during their day. We provide dementia specialized care.

HERITAGE MIDDLETON MEMORY CARE

(608) 831-7004 heritagesenior.com/middleton

HERITAGE MONONA MEMORY CARE (608) 441-9990 heritagesenior.com/monona

THE LEGACY AT NOEL MANOR

435 Prairie Oaks Dr., Verona 53593 (608) 729-9001 noelmanorliving.com

The Legacy at Noel Manor features 32 apartments, common living areas, dining room, and an outdoor patio for our resi-

Independent Living Assisted Living Attic Angel is a unique & historic world of hometown philanthropy, care for community, and exceptional senior living.

8301 Old Sauk Road, Middleton 608-662-8842 • www.AtticAngel.org

The Arbors at OAK PARK® Place offers independent living for seniors. Housekeeping, meals, underground parking, activities, and transportation for group activities are all included. Pets are welcome to reside with you at OAK PARK® Place.

ATTIC ANGEL

8301 Old Sauk Rd., Middleton 53562 (608) 662-8842 livingwell@atticangel.org atticangel.org

The Haven, Attic Angel’s memory care residence, provides peaceful and supportive living for adults with Alzheimer’s or related forms of dementia.

Licensed as a CBRF, the Haven employs dedicated nursing and activities staff with specialty training and expertise.

Exceptional programming is a trademark.

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46 | RETIREMENT HOUSING & LONG-TERM CARE dents with higher level needs. We believe loving care, comfort, respect, security, and spirituality are just as important as medical and physical needs.

OAK PARK® PLACE MEMORY CARE

MADISON EAST (GRANDVIEW) 702 and 719 Jupiter Dr., Madison 53718 (608) 663-8600 madisonsales@oakparkplace.com MADISON WEST (NAKOMA) 4327 Nakoma Rd., Madison 53711 (608) 640-4100 nakomasales@oakparkplace.com JANESVILLE 700 Myrtle Way, Janesville 53545 (608) 530-5700 janesvillesales@oakparkplace.com BARABOO 800 Waldo St., Baraboo 53913 (608) 355-4111 baraboosales@oakparkplace.com oakparkplace.com

OAK PARK® Place Memory Care Communities provide 24-hour care in a comforting environment along with meals, housekeeping, and a full complement of activities for residents with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Transportation is available for group activities and scheduled outings.

OAK PARK® PLACE SKILLED NURSING

MADISON EAST (GRANDVIEW) 718 Jupiter Dr., Madison 53718 (608) 663-8600 madisonsales@oakparkplace.com MADISON WEST (NAKOMA) 4327 Nakoma Rd., Madison 53711 (608) 640-4100 nakomasales@oakparkplace.com JANESVILLE 700 Myrtle Way, Janesville 53545 (608) 530-5700 janesvillesales@oakparkplace.com oakparkplace.com

OAK PARK® Place provides a comforting environment with skilled nursing services, including specialized programming for seniors with Alzheimer’s and dementia.

We work with family and physicians to ensure the best possible care for your loved one.

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PINE VILLA MEMORY CARE

890 Prairie St., Prairie du Sac 53578 (608) 643-7343 cgeorgeson@elderspan.com pinesprairiedusac.com

Part of The Pines Senior Living in Prairie du Sac, Pine Villa Memory Care provides specialized, person-centered care for those with Alzheimer’s or other memory challenges. Spacious studio apartments with private baths surround beautiful common spaces, encouraging

socialization. Licensed nurses, care staff, and activity staff provide dignified assistance to support seniors and their families.

VISTA WEST – MADISON

150 Bella Vista Dr., Madison 53717 (608) 420-4644 info@capricommunities.com vistawestmadison.com

Vista West’s Memory Care (MC) neighborhood is a beautiful space

RETIREMENT HOUSING & LONG-TERM CARE | 47 featuring private studios with full baths and stunning indoor and outdoor gathering areas. Residents benefit from our signature Blu Grotto MC programming. Personalized care plans are delivered in a nurturing environment.

ASSISTED LIVING - AFH Adult Family Home. These private homes contain four or fewer unrelated individuals. Residents receive care above the level of room and board, which can include up to seven hours per week of licensed nursing care.

Call to Learn More About OAK PARK® Place!

When you or a loved one could use a helping hand, turn to our caring team of experts in senior living at OAK PARK® Place. We will be with you every step of the way, from the first call through movein day. Choose a community that promotes Independence when

you want it, assistance when you need it.®

BRIDGE ADULT FAMILY HOME (608) 444-7710

COUNTRY LIVING Adult Family Home (608) 838-6131

DOOR CREEK

Adult Family Home (608) 575-4844

HOPE & A FUTURE

Adult Family Home (608) 831-0243 hopeandafutureinc.org

PLEASANT MEADOWS Adult Family Home (608) 512-7764 Find us on Facebook

ROSEWOOD

Adult Family Home (608) 438-1585 Find us on Facebook

UNIFIED

Adult Family Home (608) 838-8612 facebook.com/unifiedafh

ASSISTED LIVING - CBRF Community Based Residential Facility.

Designed specifically for aging adults needing more advanced care, CBRFs are appropriate for individuals with general/ frail requirements. They provide up to 28 hours per week of personalized supportive services, such as meals, health monitoring, medication management, housekeeping, SECONDACTMAGAZINE.COM

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Enjoy Life at Madison’s Premiere Active Aging Community!

HERITAGE MIDDLETON

(844) 658-4475 heritagesenior.com/middleton

HERITAGE MONONA

(844) 658-4475 heritagesenior.com/monona

OAK PARK® PLACE ASSISTED LIVING

• Floor-to ceiling windows • Indoor/outdoor dining • Rooftop deck with views of the capitol • Wellness suite with fitness center • Enjoy Life adventure programming • Signature Blu Grotto® Memory Care • State-of-the-art movie theater

COME EXPERIENCE THE VISTA WEST DIFFERENCE!

(608) 420-4644 150 Bella Vista Drive, Madison, WI 53717 | vistawestmadison.com

INDEPENDENT LIVING - ASSISTED LIVING - MEMORY CARE

MADISON EAST (GRANDVIEW) 719 Jupiter Dr., Madison 53718 (608) 663-8600 madisonsales@oakparkplace.com MADISON WEST (NAKOMA) 4327 Nakoma Rd., Madison 53711 (608) 640-4100 nakomasales@oakparkplace.com JANESVILLE 700 Myrtle Way, Janesville 53545 (608) 530-5700 janesvillesales@oakparkplace.com oakparkplace.com

OAK PARK® Place offers assisted living for seniors. Twenty-four-hour care is provided along with meals, housekeeping services, and a full complement of activities. Transportation is available for group activities and regularly scheduled outings.

THE PINES ASSISTED LIVING

and laundry similar to RCACs but also include no more than three hours per week of licensed nursing care. CBRFs can work for those with Alzheimer’s-related dementias or other ailments requiring more in-depth monitoring.

ALL SAINTS NEIGHBORHOOD ASSISTED LIVING

519 Commerce Dr., Madison 53719 (608) 827-2990 info@allsaintsneighborhood.org allsaintsneighborhood.org

Beautiful studio and one- and twobedroom apartments with private baths and kitchenettes. Licensed nurses available 24/7 and a life rich with social opportunities help deliver optimal aging.

ATTIC ANGEL, GORHAM GLEN

Catered living (608) 662-8842 livingwell@atticangel.org atticangel.org

Gorham Glen, on the Attic Angel campus, is a catered living neighborhood that FALL 2025–WINTER 2026 SECOND ACT

offers the highest level of service for residents who may need assistance around the clock. Our 44 suites with private bathrooms cater to the following range of needs: lifelong highneeds care for assisted living, shortterm recuperative stays for respite or rehabilitation, and end-of-life comfort— also known as hospice care.

1050 Prairie St., Prairie du Sac 53578 (608) 643-5433 cgeorgeson@elderspan.com pinesprairiedusac.com

Part of The Pines Senior Living in Prairie du Sac, The Pines Assisted Living provides lovely studio and onebedroom apartments with private baths and kitchenettes. Licensed nurses available 24/7 and a life rich with social opportunities help deliver optimal aging.

FOUR WINDS MANOR AND LODGE

ASSISTED LIVING - RCAC

Harborside offers 11 private rooms that specialize in assisting residents needing more physical assistance and those who are more medically complex. Tradewinds offers 12 private suites that provide residents with a variety of assistance dependent on the individual needs.

Residential Care Apartment Complex.

Licensing renewals and dates vary— please reference dhs.wisconsin.gov for information that is updated quarterly.

Designed specifically for independent adults 55+ and provide up to 28 hours per week of personalized supportive services, such as meals, health monitoring, medication management, housekeeping, and laundry. Each apartment has a lockable entrance, kitchen, and bathroom. RCACs are not recommended

309 Schweitzer Dr., Verona 53593 (608) 845-6154 laders@fourwindsmanor.com fourwindsmanor.com

RETIREMENT HOUSING & LONG-TERM CARE | 49 for those with Alzheimer’s-related dementias or other ailments requiring more in-depth monitoring.

ATTIC ANGEL, SEGOE HEIGHTS & BRYANT RIDGE 8301 Old Sauk Rd., Middleton 53562 (608) 662-8842 livingwell@atticangel.org atticangel.org

Photograph provided by The Pines Senior Living

Attic Angel offers two options for RCAC assisted living: one- and two-bedroom apartments for more independent living with scheduled services as needed, and one-bedroom suites and studios for assisted living where nursing staff is available 24/7. Gorgeous grounds and exceptional living are our trademarks.

HERITAGE MIDDLETON

(844) 658-4475 heritagesenior.com/middleton

HERITAGE MONONA

(844) 658-4475 heritagesenior.com/monona

Independent Senior Apartment Homes Your next adventure awaits.

Income restrictions may apply.

Greenwood Oregon - 55+

1 & 2 bedrooms Abundant Amenities Non-Smoking

608-852-1899

Angell Park

Greentree Glen

Willard Haus

608-837-9400

608-274-5161

608-752-3060

Burr Oaks

One West Wolfe

608-250-2585

608-852-1899

Sun Prairie - 55+

Madison - 62+

Janesville - 55+

Underground Parking 24-hr Emergency Maintenance

First Senior I & II Frost Woods I & II Monona - 55+ Janesville - 55+ 608-516-4280 608-289-2200

Madison - 62+

Oregon - 55+

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50 | RETIREMENT HOUSING & LONG-TERM CARE NOEL MANOR ASSISTED LIVING

471 Prairie Oaks Dr., Verona 53593 (608) 729-9001 noelmanorliving.com

Our Assisted Living option allows you to stay physically, mentally, and socially active with our on-site amenities, activities, and round-the-clock care provided with compassion and grace.

OAK PARK® PLACE ASSISTED LIVING

MADISON EAST (GRANDVIEW) 702 Jupiter Dr., Madison 53718 (608) 663-8600 madisonsales@oakparkplace.com JANESVILLE 700 Myrtle Way, Janesville 53545 (608) 530-5700 janesvillesales@oakparkplace.com BARABOO 800 Waldo St., Baraboo 53913 (608) 355-4111 baraboosales@oakparkplace.com oakparkplace.com

OAK PARK® Place offers assisted living for seniors. Twenty-four-hour care is provided along with meals, housekeeping services, and a full complement of activities. Transportation is available for group activities and regularly scheduled outings.

VISTA WEST – MADISON

150 Bella Vista Dr., Madison 53717 (608) 420-4644 info@capricommunities.com vistawestmadison.com

Vista West’s campus on Madison’s west side includes our Assisted Living (AL) community that features one- and twobedroom apartments. AL plans include three meals/day plus utilities. We offer flexible, personalized care plans geared towards maximizing independence and enjoying life.

CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY - CCRC Larger retirement community with accommodations for independent living, assisted living, and nursing home care offering residents a continuum of care.

A person can spend the rest of their life in a CCRC, moving between levels of care as needed.

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ATTIC ANGEL

8301 Old Sauk Rd., Middleton 53562 (608) 662-8842 livingwell@atticangel.org atticangel.org

Attic Angel offers a full array of programs, activities and off-campus outings for social enjoyment, self-discovery, intellectual curiosity, health, wellness and spirituality. Each level of service has its own Life Enrichment Coordinator

encouraging close connections and the greatest engagement.

OAK PARK® PLACE

MADISON EAST (GRANDVIEW) 618-719 Jupiter Dr., Madison 53718 (608) 663-8600 MADISON WEST (NAKOMA) 4327 Nakoma Rd., Madison 53711 (608) 640-4100 nakomasales@oakparkplace.com

RETIREMENT HOUSING & LONG-TERM CARE | 51 JANESVILLE 700 Myrtle Way, Janesville 53545 (608) 530-5700 janesvillesales@oakparkplace.com oakparkplace.com

OAK PARK® Place is committed to promoting independence through its full continuum of care. Serving seniors with skilled nursing/orthopedic rehabilitation, assisted living, memory care, and independent living, OAK PARK® Place actively supports local community programs.

ALL SAINTS NEIGHBORHOOD MAIN STREET APARTMENTS

511 Commerce Dr., Madison 53719 (608) 827-3535 cyndi@elderspan.com allsaintsneighborhood.org

Beautiful independent apartments include in the monthly rent a variety of services to make your life easier, such as biweekly housekeeping and a noon meal Monday through Friday. An array of dining, education, and entertainment opportunities are also just steps away at the All Saints Neighborhood Main Street.

ALL SAINTS NEIGHBORHOOD SENIOR APARTMENTS

8202 Highview Dr., Madison 53719 (608) 827-2222 mnaegle@elderspan.com allsaintsneighborhood.org

Gracious independent one- and twobedroom apartments offer new friends, engaging activities, and carefree living.

An array of dining, education, and entertainment opportunities are also available at the All Saints Neighborhood Main Street, just a short stroll across the skywalk.

HOUSING RESOURCES ACCESS TO INDEPENDENCE (608) 242-8484 accesstoind.org

DANE COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY (608) 224-3636 dcha.net

FAIR HOUSING CENTER OF GREATER MADISON (608) 257-0853 fairhousingwisconsin.com

MOVIN’ OUT, INC. (608) 251-4446 x7 movin-out.org

INDEPENDENT LIVING APARTMENTS & COMMUNITIES Designed specifically for independent adults 55+ able to live on their own who desire the security, enjoyment, and conveniences of community living with amenities, such as meals, housekeeping, and organized social programs.

PUTTING SMILES ON FACES

Some independent-living apartments/ communities accept financial assistance through the federally funded Housing Choice Voucher program, also known as Section 8.

Noel Manor Retirement Living offers safety and comfort for the most important people in your life.

INDEPENDENT, ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE

CALL (608) 620-6010 FOR A TOUR 471 Prairie Way Blvd. • Verona, WI

NoelManorLiving.com

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52 | RETIREMENT HOUSING & LONG-TERM CARE ANGELL PARK

426 Park St., Sun Prairie 53590 (608) 837-9400 angellpark@horizondbm.com horizonapartmenthomes.com

Angell Park is located within walking distance of the downtown Sun Prairie shopping district. The community features heated underground parking, large community room for social gatherings, hair salon, fitness center, and much more.

ATTIC ANGEL

8301 Old Sauk Rd., Middleton 53562 (608) 662-8842 livingwell@atticangel.org atticangel.org

Our Prairie Point neighborhood features 123 homes for independent living, while Segoe Heights within Attic Angel also offers 74 one- and two-bedroom apartments with services. Our senior community comes with built-in access to additional levels of service as needed, from short-term recuperative or respite stays and assisted living to memory care.

BURR OAKS

Photograph provided by All Saints Neighborhood

2417 Cypress Way, Madison 53713 (608) 250-2585 burroaks@horizondbm.com horizonapartmenthomes.com

Burr Oaks is the gateway to Madison’s attractions. Amenities include heated underground parking, a large community room for social gatherings, a deck or patio on each apartment, energy star appliances, a third-floor terrace, and much more.

FIRST SENIOR I & II

1720 E. Memorial Dr. and 1801 E. Milwaukee St., Janesville 53545 (608) 289-2200 firstsenior@horizondbm.com horizonapartmenthomes.com

First Senior I & II offer one- and twobedroom apartment homes. Built in an established neighborhood, both communities are smoke free and offer an independent, maintenance-free lifestyle. The community prides itself on creating a friendly, comfortable living environment with activities to keep you busy and social.

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FROST WOODS I & II

101 and 201 Frost Woods Rd. Monona 53716 (608) 516-4280 frostwoods@horizondbm.com horizonapartmenthomes.com

Frost Woods features both market-rate and affordable apartment homes in a quiet neighborhood setting. Amenities include heated underground parking, a community room for socializing, an active social event calendar, elevator access, and much more.

GREENTREE GLEN

732 Struck St., Madison 53711 (608) 274-5161 greentreeglen@horizondbm.com horizonapartmenthomes.com

Greentree Glen provides a comfortable, countrylike setting featuring oneand two-bedroom homes, heated underground parking, fully applianced kitchens, decks or patios on each apartment, a monthly events calendar, and much more.

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139 Wolfe St., Oregon 53575 (608) 852-1899 greenwood@horizondbm.com horizonapartmenthomes.com

An independent senior living community designed for adults 55+. Offering spacious one- and two-bedroom apartment homes, Greenwood provides a maintenance-free lifestyle in a peaceful neighborhood setting. Our community allows residents to enjoy an independent lifestyle with easy access to nearby shopping, dining, and entertainment.

NOEL MANOR RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

471 Prairie Way Blvd., Verona 53593 (608) 620-6010 noelmanorliving.com

Noel Manor Retirement Living is a premier retirement living community located in beautiful Verona. The staff provide extraordinary independent, assisted-living, or closer care for your loved one with compassion and grace.

room, and a clubroom with a kitchen that’s great for coffee chats, potlucks, and game nights.

PINE GLEN SENIOR APARTMENTS

930 Prairie St., Prairie du Sac 53578 (608) 643-3331 kelly@elderspan.com pinesprairiedusac.com

Part of The Pines Senior Living in Prairie du Sac, Pine Glen Senior Apartments provides gracious independent apartments just a short drive from Madison’s west side. A variety of services are included in the monthly rent to make life a little easier, such as biweekly housekeeping and a noon meal served Monday through Friday.

VISTA WEST – MADISON

150 Bella Vista Dr., Madison 53717 (608) 420-4644 info@capricommunities.com vistawestmadison.com

Located on Madison’s vibrant west side, Vista West is an active aging community that features an abundance of modern amenities, including stainless steel appliances, in-unit washer and dryer, wellness studio, private patios, and heated parking. Enjoy life at Vista West!

WILLARD HAUS

2707 N. Lexington Dr., Janesville 53545 (608) 752-3060 willardhaus@horizondbm.com horizonapartmenthomes.com

Willard Haus features one- and two- bedroom apartment homes conveniently located adjacent to Woodman’s Food Market in a quiet, tree-lined neighborhood. The lively community offers an array of activities for its residents.

Willard Haus is a smoke-free building that ensures an independent, maintenance-free lifestyle.

OAKMONT SENIOR COMMUNITY

Managed by Attic Angel 841 N. Main St., Verona 53593 (608) 653-1800 life@oakmontseniorcommunity.com oakmontseniorcommunity.com

Oakmont Senior Community has 91 independent-living luxury apartments for seniors 55+ along with, in some cases, their approved pets. It is conveniently situated among many neighborhood amenities and has easy access to many more shops, restaurants, and cultural venues in Verona and the Greater Madison area.

ONE WEST WOLFE

111 Wolfe St., Oregon 53575 (608) 852-1899 onewestwolfe@horizondbm.com horizonapartmenthomes.com

One West Wolfe is an independent senior community offering one- and twobedroom apartment homes for adults 55+ looking for a maintenance-free lifestyle. One West Wolfe is the perfect place for you or a loved one to call home.

You’ll be able to maintain an independent lifestyle while in close proximity to shopping, dining, and entertainment.

You’ll also find plenty of options for a thriving social life. Community amenities include a fitness center, a large craft SECONDACTMAGAZINE.COM

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LIFE-LEASE COMMUNITIES Designed to accommodate the life of the resident. One purchases the right to occupy a unit, usually a town house, condo, or suite, along with use of facilities, such as a gym or spa. Residents pay an upfront fee in addition to a monthly fee, which covers maintenance and other expenses. When the resident leaves, the lease may be sold to another individual.

The development may or may not offer a buyback option.

ATTIC ANGEL, PRAIRIE POINT HOMES (608) 662-8842 atticangel.org

ATTIC ANGEL, SEGOE HEIGHTS APARTMENTS (608) 662-8842 atticangel.org

JEFFERSON SQUARE

(managed by Attic Angel) (608) 905-0645 jefferson-square.com

OLYMPIC VILLAGE INC. (managed by Attic Angel) (608) 662-8842 olympicvillagesp.com

SKILLED NURSING CARE/ REHABILITATION Provides 24-hour licensed nursing services for those who need rehabilitative care or medical services too complex to be handled by an RCAC, CBRF, or AFH. Generally, Medicare doesn’t pay for long-term care. Medicare pays only for medically necessary skilled nursing/rehab facilities or home healthcare.

FOUR WINDS MANOR

303 S. Jefferson St., Verona 53593 (608) 845-6465 mshw@fourwindsmanor.com fourwindsmanor.com

Four Winds offers 44 beds and features both short- and long-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing care. We provide individualized care and strive to promote independence, and therapeutic healing.

We love to return residents to their highest level of function and optimize their best potential.

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RETIREMENT HOUSING & LONG-TERM CARE | 55 OAK PARK® PLACE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER MADISON EAST (GRANDVIEW) 718 Jupiter Dr., Madison 53718 (608) 663-8600 madisonsales@oakparkplace.com MADISON WEST (NAKOMA) 4327 Nakoma Rd., Madison 53711 (608) 640-4100 nakomasales@oakparkplace.com JANESVILLE 700 Myrtle Way, Janesville 53545 (608) 530-5700 janesvillesales@oakparkplace.com oakparkplace.com

OAK PARK® Place provides a comforting environment with skilled nursing services, including specialized programming for seniors with Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Our Rehab Team works with family and physicians to ensure the best possible care for your loved one.

Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Memory Care Assisted Living 303 S. Jefferson St. Verona, WI 53593 | (608) 845-6465 | FourWindsManor.com

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ADULT DAY CENTERS These are nonresidential facilities providing activities for the elderly and special-needs individuals. Most centers operate 10 to 12 hours a day and provide meals, social/recreational activities, and general supervision.

AGRACE ADULT DAY CENTER

1702 W. Beltline Hwy., Madison 53713 (608) 327-7303 agrace.org/adultdaycenter

Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Agrace Adult Day Center is for older adults who cannot, or choose not to, stay alone all day. They may live alone with family members or in assisted living but need the reassurance and support of having others with them throughout the day.

BARABOO AREA SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER (608) 356-8464 Find us on Facebook

NATIONAL ADULT DAY SERVICES ASSOCIATION (877) 745-1440 nadsa.org

OREGON AREA SENIOR CENTER

(608) 835-5801 oregonareaseniorcenterwisconsin.com

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY This is equipment or technology that helps a person function better or more comfortably, perform Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), or live more independently.

ACCESS TO INDEPENDENCE, INC.

3810 Milwaukee St., Madison 53714 (608) 242-8484 or (800) 362-9877 info@accesstoind.org accesstoind.org

Over 1,000 devices for a variety of needs are available to try out for free, and many can be borrowed at no cost. Technology services also include assistance locating, financing, setting up, and learning to use a variety of devices.

CAPTEL, INC.

CapTel® Captioned Telephone 450 Science Dr., Madison 53711 (800) 233-9130 captel.com

Catch everything over the phone with a CapTel® captioned telephone! CapTel shows captions of what your caller says, letting you read anything you cannot hear. CapTel gives you the confidence to reconnect over the phone knowing you won’t miss a word!

SSM HEALTH AT HOME (800) 924-2273 ssmhealthathomewi.com

WISCONSIN RELAY SYSTEM - 711 (608) 234-4781 wisconsinrelay.com

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CARE MANAGERS BRIGHTSTAR CARE®

(608) 441-8620 brightstarcare.com/madison

CARING CONNECTION, LLC (920) 219-9834 caringconnectionllc.com

EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEMS ADT SECURITY SERVICES (608) 216-2292 adt.com/senior-safety

HOME MODIFICATION CHADS DESIGN BUILD

3212 Commercial Ave., Madison 53714 (608) 221-1799 chadsdesignbuild.com

Chads Design Build is a full-service residential remodeling company creating award-winning home renovations in the Greater Madison area since 1992. We specialize in thoughtful, well-built spaces, and we focus on your comfort, health, and safety to give you an outstanding remodeling experience from beginning to end.

DESIGN COALITION (608) 246-8846 designcoalition.org

HOME SAFETY MODIFICATION (608) 268-9643 intake@independentlivinginc.org

PROJECT HOME

3841 Kipp St., Madison 53718 (608) 246-3737 info@projecthomewi.org projecthomewi.org

From energy improvements to health and safety repairs, for over 50 years, our local nonprofit has been investing in homes, neighborhoods, communities and people. We perform home repairs, accessibility modification, and energy improvements to make homes healthier, safer, and to ease the financial burden of high energy bills for people who are

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“Mom absolutely loves the staff, food and activities!”

The Agrace Adult Day Center is a bright, safe, supportive place for seniors to have engaging care and companionship on weekdays. It's a service from Agrace, a trusted name in health care.

24-3100

Agrace.org/AdultDayCenter

(608) 327-7303

struggling financially. The work of our staff, sponsors, donors, and volunteers is an investment in homes, neighborhoods, communities, and people.

HOME SAFETY ASSESSMENTS ACCESSIBILITY PLUS

Dane, Columbia, Jefferson, and Dodge Co. (608) 230-5836 accessibilityplusonline.com

IN-HOME MEDICAL ASSISTANCE/LICENSED MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS Only licensed agencies are allowed to provide medical services including medication management; medical social services; skilled nursing; medical staff; bathing; home health aide services; and occupational, physical, and speech therapies. Agencies may be certified to

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Ease diabetic foot pain with a custom, professional footwear fitting.

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BRIGHTSTAR CARE®

(608) 441-8620 brightstarcare.com/madison

SSM HEALTH AT HOME

(800) 924-2273 hahwi.info@ssmhealth.com ssmhealth.com/athome

Home health can aid in recovery and healing for those living with chronic conditions and those recovering from an illness, surgery, or recent hospitalization in the comfort and convenience of home. Services include skilled nursing, physical/occupational/speech therapy, medical social services, infusion/enteral therapies, and home telemonitoring.

IN-HOME NONMEDICAL ASSISTANCE AGRACE AGE AT HOME

(608) 327-7456 info@ageathome.org ageathome.org

Agrace Age at Home is nonmedical in-home care from a trusted, local nonprofit. Our kind, capable staff can help with personal care, housekeeping, transportation, medication reminders, and more—so you can stay independent at home.

HOME AND PERSONAL CARE SERVICES

(608) 268-9643 intake@independentlivinginc.org

HOME CHORE ASSISTANCE MIDDLETON OUTREACH MINISTRY (608) 826-3410 momhelps.org

JEWISH SOCIAL SERVICES OF MADISON (608) 442-4081 jssmadison.org

NORTHWEST DANE SENIOR SERVICES – CROSS PLAINS (608) 798-6937 nwdss.org

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LIVE-IN SUPPORT BRIGHTSTAR CARE®

(608) 441-8620 brightstarcare.com/madison

MEAL PLANS/DELIVERY SSM HEALTH AT HOME– MEALS ON WHEELS (Madison, Middleton, Monona, Sun Prairie only) (800) 924-2273 ssmhealth.com/athome

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES CAPTEL® CAPTIONED TELEPHONE

CapTel, Inc. 450 Science Dr., Madison 53711 (800) 233-9130 captel.com

Remodeling Done Well with Love See our commitments to you and your home at chadsdesignbuild.com Kitchens • Bathrooms • Additions Whole House • Lower Levels • Porches • Decks

Catch everything over the phone with a CapTel® captioned telephone! CapTel

608-221-1799

Can’t Hear on the Phone?

Get a NO-COST CapTel Captioned Telephone!

The CapTel® Captioned Telephone shows captions of everything a caller says, letting you read anything you cannot hear over the phone.

To qualify for a no-cost phone, users only need hearing loss and an Internet connection! If you have difficulty hearing over the phone, contact your local Outreach Educator.

Chris Moylan 920-540-0704 chris.moylan@oeius.org

No Landline Needed

REQUIREMENTS: Hearing Loss, High Speed Internet. No-Cost phone option is subject to change without notice. Terms and conditions may apply. FEDERAL LAW PROHIBITS ANYONE BUT REGISTERED USERS WITH HEARING LOSS FROM USING INTERNET PROTOCOL (IP) CAPTIONED TELEPHONES WITH THE CAPTIONS TURNED ON. Automatic speech recognition software generates captions of what the other party to the call says, and, in certain circumstances, a live communications assistant may be included on the call to make needed corrections and/or add call details. The captions are then sent to the phone. There is a cost for each minute of captions generated, paid from a federally administered fund. No cost is passed on to the CapTel user for using the service. CapTel captioning service is intended exclusively for individuals with hearing loss. CapTel® is a registered trademark of Ultratec, Inc. (v1 2-25)

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Loving Life in Sauk Prairie!

Big City Services Small Town Setting

Senior Living Apartments • Assisted Living • Memory Care

Call today to learn more!

(608) 643-5433

1050 Prairie Street, Prairie du Sac

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shows captions of what your caller says, letting you read anything you cannot hear. CapTel gives you the confidence to reconnect over the phone knowing you won’t miss a word!

MADISON GAS & ELECTRIC Life-Sustaining Equipment (608) 252-7000 mge.com/lifesupport

SSM HEALTH AT HOME

(800) 924-2273 hahwi.info@ssmhealth.com ssmhealthathomewi.com

We provide a variety of equipment, supplies, and services to help patients live as safely and independently as possible at home. Medical equipment specialists are available to assist in navigating insurance requirements on prescribed equipment.

RESPITE CARE Respite care provides temporary relief to the primary caregiver. This care is to relieve unpaid primary caregivers whose patients require constant supervision and cannot be left alone due to mental or physical problems.

ALL SAINTS NEIGHBORHOOD ASSISTED LIVING

519 Commerce Dr., Madison 53719 (608) 827-2990 info@allsaintsneighborhood.org allsaintsneighborhood.org

All Saints Assisted Living offers shortterm care designed for seniors who need supportive services for a brief time.

Respite services can provide a caregiver a deserved break, plus licensed nurses available 24/7 can help you or a loved one recover from an illness or injury.

THE PINES ASSISTED LIVING

1050 Prairie St., Prairie du Sac 53578 (608) 643-5433 cgeorgeson@elderspan.com pinesprairiedusac.com

The Pines Assisted Living in Prairie du Sac offers short-term care designed for seniors who need supportive services for a brief time. Licensed nurses available 24/7. A life rich with social opportunities can help a senior regain their zest for life.

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