Dec. 8, Resources for Older Adults

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In this May 14, 2014 file photo an elderly couple sits on a bench in a park in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Getting older isn't all that bad. That's the view taken by more than four in five American seniors, according to a survey that compared attitudes to agi
In this May 14, 2014 file photo an elderly couple sits on a bench in a park in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.  Martin Meissner/AP Photo

Many people want the same things as they get older: to stay in their own homes, to maintain independence for as long as possible and to turn to family and friends for help when needed. Agencies throughout Wisconsin can help, with resources that aim to keep aging residents active, healthy and safe.

Shereen Siewert welcomes Portage County Aging and Disability Resource Center Director Cindy Piotrowski and Chippewa County ADRC Manager Leslie Fijalkiewicz for a discussion on resources available in every Wisconsin county to help residents stay safe in their homes and age with dignity.

Episode Credits

  • Shereen Siewert Host
  • Ezra Wall Producer
  • Joy Ratchkramer Producer

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