Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources in Madison, WI

Area Agencies on Aging are organizations that share information about local resources and support with people who are aging and their caregivers. “Area Agency on Aging” is a general term so your local agency may have a different name.

Area Agencies on Aging offer local service information to caregivers at little or no cost. They are often the first place that a caregiver should go to find affordable resources near them.

Programs and Services

Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources (GWAAR) assists with the following programs and services:

• Elder Benefit Specialists Services
• Family Caregiver Support
• Nutrition Program
• Medicare Outreach and Assistance Resources
• Health Promotion
• Aging Plans
• Veteran-Directed Home- and Community-Based Services
• LGBT
• Transportation
• Guardianship Support Center
• Guide to Elder Law and Benefits in Wisconsin
• Wisconsin Senior Employment Program (WISE)
• Wisconsin Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP)
• Advocacy
• Tribal Technical Assistance Center
• Emergency Preparedness