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308 N. Danz Ave. Green Bay 54302 469-8858 The Bay Area Agency on Aging serves as the regional office for 19 counties and Native American tribes in Northeast Wisconsin. Funding for programs and services is funneled through the agency office to the local level. The agency monitors programs and funding, provides technical assistance, conducts a variety of services for local agencies: congregate meals, home-delivered meals, transportation, information and referral, in-home services, chore services, peer counseling, benefit specialist. A Senior Workers Program provides useful part-time work experience, training and placement services for low income individuals aged 55 and over. 300 5. Adams St., Green Bay 54301 448-4300 The BCCA serves as a focal point for information about services, benefits, activities and opportunities available to seniors and their families: provides information, referral, transportation, nutrition, home assistance, home visitors, telephone reassurance, assistance in applying for government benefits, senior I.D. cards and the Senior Focus magazine. Operates Brown County Multi-Purpose Senior Center and centers in Denmark, De Pere and Pulaski, providing recreation, education, crafts, health and fitness programs and other activities. Alzheimerâs day care center. For information on Center activities, call director, 448-4309.
448-4300 Provides a hot, nutritious noon meal Monday through Friday to those 60 and over at six county sites, or home delivery. Reservations must be made one day in advance. There is no set charge, however, donations are encouraged. Sites include:
1-800-222-EYES A privately funded program for those 65 or older who do not have access to an ophthalmologist. Not available to HMOs or government care facilities. Eligible callers will be provided with a medical eye exam and treatment paid by Medicare and private health insurance. Eyeglasses, prescriptions, hospital service and other medical expenses are not covered.
850 Morning Glory Lane, De Pere 54115 336-0755 Low income public housing for elderly, handicapped, or disabled persons and families at Nicolet Terrace and other locations in De Pere. Must be 62, or disabled. Rent based on income and number of dependents.
McCormick Home
Villa West
448-4310 Voluntary Medicare assignment program for seniors with incomes below $19,154.
Green Bay 54305-3825 1825 Riverside Drive 437-7531 Provides counseling and referral services for individuals and families dealing with the issues of aging and death; focuses on the needs of the elderly and the caregivers.
800-649-6568 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday 1300 Bellevue St., P.O. Box 1627, Green Bay 54305-0949 469-1236 A state and federally-funded program which brings together seniors 60 and over and children with special needs. Provides a stipend to limited-income seniors for 20 hours work per week at one of the six Encompass Child Care Centers.
704 S. Ridge Road, Green Bay 54304 498-8460 Provides opportunities for seniors. Educational resources are available through the Aging Resources Center. Exercise and health-related activities are part of the Walking Club. Senior V.I.P. membership discounts, educational seminars and social activities. Assistance with Medicare paperwork is available through the Medicare Helper Program. Home Visitation for Senior Citizens Salvation Army, 497-7053 Grocery shopping service available on Mondays.
Ashwaubenon, 936 Anderson Drive, 492-2331 Bay Settlement, 3025 Bay Settlement Road Howard, 2456 Glendale Ave., 499-9367 Kunesh, 1954 Co. U, 865-7595 New Franken, Fire Station, Ronsman Road, 866-2042 Poland, 55. Cyril & Methodius Church, 33041 S. Co. T, 863-6389 Town of Ledgeview, Municipal Building, 3700 Dickinson Road, 336-8287 or 864-7468 Suamico, Community Center, 1745 Riverside Drive, 434-2212 Wrightstown, 810 Clay St.
Denmark Multi-Purpose Senior Center
300 Crooks St., Green Bay 54301 436-4364 Provides home health and related support services to the elderly and disabled. Personal care, skill-care by registered nurses, meal preparation, light housekeeping, on a sliding fee scale. Seven days a week.
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