ADRC of Racine County, Wisconsin

This page is under construction check back frequently or call the ADRC at 262-833-8777

 

Activities

• Information to use when you need to leave the house. https://www.cdc.gov/…/daily-l…/essential-goods-services.html

• Virtual Activities for All Ages

• Heart and Soul Fitness- Exercise program videos for Seniors and People with limited mobility

• Google Arts and Culture: https://artsandculture.google.com/

• Exercise is Medicine - Info sheet

 

Benefits

• Accessing Racine County Services
• Apply by email for W2 and Emergency Assistance programs in Racine County during COVID-19 pandemic.
• FoodShare - Under the federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services is able to give households eligible for FoodShare benefits the maximum monthly benefit amount. As a result, over 215,000 FoodShare households will be getting additional FoodShare benefits for March and April. See Flyer.
• Connecting with Internet and Phone Services The Public Service Commission of WI has announced resources to help people connect internet and phone sevices. See Flyer.
• Wisconsin Lifeline Telecommunications program information.

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Caregiving

• ADRC Telephone Support Groups 

• Coffee 'Stayins'-  Twice a month virtual get together.  Relax and join others for socialization.​

• Caring for Someone at Home

• Caregivers - Have a plan for emergencies  Our Plan B   

• Caring for Someone with Dementia - Alzheimer's Association - English   - Spanish

• Virtual Family Caregiver Support Groups Schedule- Alzheimer's Association

• FAQs by Guardians about the COVID-19 Pandemic 

• Resuming Visits to a Loved One in a Long Term Care Facility -Going Back Guide

 

 

Disability Resources

• Communication card that will help to communicate with people who are deaf and hard of hearing during this COVID outbreak: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/publications/p02629.pdf

• Video series by the CDC in ASL (American Sign Language) regarding all aspects of the current Coronavirus situation.  See: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvrp9iOILTQatwnqm61jqFrsfUB4RKh6J

• Disability - Informing Families - My Covid-19 Plan 

• The ARC - Resource Page

 

 

Elders/Seniors

• Please be aware that COVID-19-related fraud is on the rise.  Guard your personal information and never give it to someone who contacts you by phone or email.  Always check directly with the agency in questions.  Report to or ask the Wisconsin Consumer Protection line at:  800-422-7128  See Infographic. You can also call the National Center for Disaster Fraud Hotline at 866-720-5721 or email disaster@leo.gov. 

• What do Older Adults and People with Disabilities Need to Know? from the Administration for Community Living.

• Older Americans Month 2020 - Engage Virtually!

 

 

 

Mental Health and Wellbeing

• Stress and Coping - CDC 

• If you are in need of crisis intervention or non-emergency emotional support, you can consider calling the Friendship Line, a 24-hour toll-free helpline for people over age 60 and adults living with disabilities. The Friendship Line’s toll-free phone number is 800-971-0016.

• You can also call the Racine County Crisis line at 262-638-6741

• Telehealth and Nurse line information

• Wellness Guide to Overcoming Isolation During Covid-19

 

 

Nutrition and other Services

• Seniors and Groceries

• The Racine County Meals on Wheels program continues to operate.  See: https://www.adrc.racinecounty.com/site/457/senior_nutrition.aspx or call 262-833-8766.

• Resources from UW Extension for food and more see: https://racine.extension.wisc.edu/covid-19-information-and-resources/

• Hunger Taskforce Mobile Market - Look for Racine County stops. https://www.hungertaskforce.org/what-we-do/mobile-market/

 

 

Transportation

• Ktown Specialized Transportation Services continues to provide essential rides to people who receive dialysis treatments, and urgent medical appointments not related to Covid 19. They are also providing rides to the grocery store or the pharmacy.  Safety efforts are being put into effects for each rider.  During this time there is no copay asked of the riders.  If you need transportation and you are a senior or have a disability you may call 262-764-0377.

• In Burlington the West End Express is still providing transportation for one person at a time to the grocery store pharmacy or medical appointments within the city of Burlington.  There are no copays at this time you may call for a ride at 262-764-0377.

• MyRide is offering rides to medical appointments, and curb-to-curb delivery of groceries, prescriptions and other essential items to seniors over the age of 55 who can no longer drive and to those who are legally blind,  MyRide volunteer drivers will pickup prepaid online and phone orders from grocery stores, pharmacies and pet stores and deliver them to clients at a prearranged time.  The number to call is 262-417-7544.

   

 

COVID-19 Information

• Community Sites for COVID Testing - find the current Racine County listings HERE 

• Coronavirus Response Hub Racine County https://coronavirus-response-racinecounty.hub.arcgis.com/

• Multilingual information regarding Coronavirus and resources: https://wisconsinliteracy.org/resources/health-resources.html

• Symptoms: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/symptoms.html

• Prevention and treatment: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/prevention-treatment.html

• What to do if you feel ill: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/steps-when-sick.html

• Travel information: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/index.html

• Corona virus rumor control FEMA  https://www.fema.gov/coronavirus/rumor-control