Seniors and people with disabilities are able to stay in their homes
SENIORS
The Index is a measure of income that older adults require to maintain their independence in the community and meet their daily costs of living, including affordable and appropriate housing and health care.
Source: The Gerontology Institute, University of Massachusetts Boston, and Wider Opportunities for Women.
Published: July 2008
Wisconsin – Rest of State Annual Care Costs
Interactive map allows comparison of costs of long-term care to other parts of the state and country.
Source: Genworth Financial
Published: 2008
Provides access to current information on Medicaid recipients in Dane County.
Source: WI Department of Health Services
Task Force on the Aging of Dane County
Sponsored by the Area Agency on Aging. This report looks at the effects of the “Baby Boomer” generation and how this will influence the social, economic, community, and political developments to come. Includes lots of statistics.
Source: Dane County Department of Human Services
Published: November 2004
Considers the impact of the growth of the senior population and best practices and strategies for supporting unpaid caregivers that help to keep seniors and people with disabilities in their homes.
Source: United Way of Dane County
Published: October 2006
Annual Elder Abuse and Neglect Report
Annual reports on incidence of abuse, neglect and financial exploitation
Source: WI Department of Health Services
Published: Annually
People with Chronic Conditions – Community Health Profiles
Data focused website that provides links to a data about people with chronic conditions collected at a state-wide level.
Source: WI Department of Health Services
Published: Ongoing
Related information can be found in the section on HEALTH
