Dane County is seeking residents to serve on the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Advisory Council, as defined in the Older Americans Act. The Council advises the AAA on planning and improving services that support older adults and family caregivers across Dane County.
Who Should Apply
Dane County residents with lived experience or professional/community experience related to aging, including:
• Older adults (including underserved older persons)
• Family caregivers, advocates, and community members
• Service providers and community leaders
• Individuals representing the general public
Council size: 9-15 members
Requirement: At least 50% of members must be age 60+
Why Serve
Council members help ensure programs, policies, and community actions affecting older adults and caregivers reflect local needs—now and into the future.
What Members Do
Members provide input through community outreach, research, and sharing their community perspective, including helping develop the 2028–2030 Aging Plan and monitoring progress on the current plan. Additional work opportunities may be available between meetings.
Are you a caregiver?
Many people don't think of themselves as caregivers, but if one or more of the statements below apply to you, then you are a caregiver.
Do you...
Through the Older Americans Act, the National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) was developed after listening to the needs expressed by thousands of family caregivers in discussions held across the United States. Through Title III-E of the Older Americans Act, the State of Wisconsin receives funds to administer this program.
The Wisconsin National Family Caregiver Support Program offers information, support, and resources to assist family caregivers (spouse, adult child, another relative, friend, or neighbor) with their concerns related to caregiving. NFCSP helps caregivers find solutions to their caregiving challenges. Whether arranging for services, e.g. respite care, transportation, etc. or helping families understand their options for care, the Family Caregiver Support Program gives caregivers access to the information and services that can help them in the often rewarding, sometimes challenging, role of caregiver.
The Wisconsin National Family Caregiver Support Program provides help to family members, neighbors, and friends who care for
Monthly Caregiver Support Groups
There are a number of support groups in Dane County that meet at various times, days, and locations: Dane County Caregiver Support Groups
Call the Area Agency on Aging at (608) 261-9930 for more information.
Caregiver Education
Available for organizations, groups, employers, and churches.
Library
A variety of books and videos are available for the public to check out. Topics range from caregiver wellness to health condition related information.
The AAA publishes a monthly newsletter Caregiver Chronicles to provide Dane County Caregivers with useful information and resources.
Please check out our latest edition below.
To subscribe, email debroux.jane@danecounty.gov or call (608) 381-5733.
