Department on Aging

Mike Miller

Wading through the maze of services available for older adults and people with disabilities can be very daunting.  This program provides accurate information and assistance on all issues concerning older adults. Contact our Aging Disability Resource Center Specialists at 800-699-6704. 

Benefit Specialists can assist with federal, state and county benefit programs like Medicare, Social Security, medical billing problems, etc.  Home visits are available for homebound older adults. 

 Individual age 60 and over, enjoy a nutritious meal in a social setting at 5 locations (Alvin, Armstrong Creek, Crandon, Laona, Wabeno ).  Home delivered meals available for those unable to attend their local meal site if deemed eligible. 

Financial assistance for families and caregivers of persons with Alzheimer's Disease and other irreversible dementia's. 

Volunteers are our corner stone.  A variety of opportunities are available for all ages. 

The Department on Aging services as the spokesperson for the interest and concerns of Forest County residents, age 60 and over, as well as to initiate, coordinate and administer programs which help older adults remain active, contributing members of the community.

Forest County Dept. on  Aging operates its programs and   services without regard to race, color, national origin, disability,   sex, age, religion, income status or limited English proficiency (LEP)  in  accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, Americans with  Disabilities  Act (ADA), and related nondiscrimination authorities. For  more information on  Forest County Dept. on Aging’s civil rights program, ADA obligations,  and the procedures to file a complaint, contact officeonaging@co.forest.wi.us  (715)478-3256.  For hearing impaired, please use Wisconsin Relay 711 service https://wisconsinrelay.com.