The Aging & Disability Resource Center of Central Wisconsin (ADRC-CW) promotes choice and independence through personalized education, advocacy, and access to services that prevent, delay, and lessen the impacts of aging and disabilities in the lives of adults. Services are also available to families, friends, caregivers and others who work with or care about older people or people with disabilities.

The ADRC-CW serves the counties of Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, and Wood.

Senior Nutrition Programs

Meals on Wheels

Provides a nutritious meal and a well-check, delivered to the home.

Eligibility: Persons age 60+, unable to prepare meals, and are mostly homebound.  ADRC-CW will conduct an eligibility assessment before beginning service. Suggested contribution is $5.00 per meal (no eligible person is denied service due to inability to contribute). Contact ADRC-CW for more information: 888.486.9545 or www.adrc-cw.org 

Senior Dining

Program offers a nutritious meal and a chance to socialize with others. 

Eligibility: Persons age 60+ and a spouse of a person who is aged 60+, regardless of the spouse’s age.

The Senior Dining program in Marathon County is located at the Hmong American Center at 1109 N 6th Street, Wausau. All eligible persons are welcome. Suggested contribution is $4.50 per meal (no eligible person is denied service due to inability to contribute). Meals are served Thursdays at 4:30 p.m.. Make a reservation by calling 715-842-8390 by noon the day before.

Cafe 60

Eligibility: Persons age 60+ and a spouse of a person who is aged 60+, regardless of the spouse's age. 

Cafe 60 offers dining and socialization options at participating restaurants in Marathon County. Individuals register through the ADRC-CW to receive vouchers to be used for a  nutritious meal from the approved Cafe 60 menu. Suggested contribution is $5.00 per Cafe 60 coupon (no eligible person is denied service due to inability to contribute). Cafe 60 information is available at participating restaurants. Contact ADRC-CW for more information: 888.486.9545 or  www.adrc-cw.org

Benefit Specialists

• Elder Benefit Specialists: Work with Older Adults age 60+ on benefit related questions and issues.
• Disability Benefit Specialist: Work with Adults with disabilities age 18-59 on benefit related questions and issues.

Benefit Specialists can help answer questions and solve problems related to public and private benefits such as Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, FoodShare, and  health insurance. Provides accurate information about a wide variety of programs that cover healthcare, food, and other household expenses and can also help individuals identify and apply for programs that best meet their needs.

Resources and Options

ADRC-CW provides reliable and objective information about a broad range of programs and services. They help people understand and evaluate the various options available to them.

Long Term Care Programs

ADRC-CW serves as the single access point for publicly funded long-term care programs which includes Family Care and IRIS.

Youth Transition Services

Transitioning from school to adulthood can often be overwhelming and confusing, especially for adults with disabilities. We can help you navigate all of your options, making sure you have all of the necessary services in place to make this next adventure in your life successful!

Support for Caregivers

A caregiver can be family, friend, spouse, etc who assists someone with their daily needs. A caregiver could assist with medications, bathing, meal preparation, and transportation.

When you are helping a loved one because of health or other issues, you are a caregiver. You might assist a spouse or other loved one on a regular day to day basis or perhaps you are helping a parent, other family member or friend by picking up groceries, setting up medications or helping to organize services from a distance. 

Caregiver Support Coordinators

Meet with caregivers to discuss the different options and resources for their unique situation. Caregiver Support Coordinators discuss challenges and help identify workable solutions, share information on resources that can provide support, and help caregivers and families connect with respite care and other in-home care options. Caregiver support coordinators can assess eligibility for limited grants that may help offset costs in providing specific types of care. 

Dementia Care Specialists

Educational Classes

For information on upcoming classes contact the ADRC-CW.

• Powerful Tools for Caregivers: a six-week class that focuses on the emotions of caregiving and self-care for those caregivers that are caring for another adult.
•  Medicare Basics: provides information to individuals about their Medicare options, supplement policies, and prescription drug coverage.
•  Stepping On: a seven-week program on how to increase your balance and reduce your risk of falling.  
•  Topic Tuesdays:
  • Dementia Basics: a one-hour educational opportunity to learn the basics about dementia.
  • Brain Health Basics: a one-hour educational opportunity to learn basics about brain health
•  Managing Caregiver Stress: a one-hour workshop with an emphasis on improved ways to manage the stress that comes with caregiving for another adult.

Volunteering

Volunteer to create a community that supports older adults and adults with disabilities. Contact the ADRC-CW to learn more.

Volunteer Opportunities include:

• Delivering Meals on Wheels
• Packaging food for Meals on Wheels
• Leading programs and classes
• Assisting with data entry and other office projects