AARP WI Hosts Coronavirus Tele-Town Hall With Wisconsin Experts
Posted on 03/26/20
On March 25, AARP Wisconsin hosted guests from the Wisconsin Department of Health services and other local organizations on a Tele-Town Hall to discuss the COVID-19 outbreak.
You can listen to the full recording of the Tele-Town Hall here.
Guests:
- Andrea Palm – Secretary, Wisconsin Dept. of Health Services
- Lynn Gall - Dept. of Health Services Office on Aging
- Jane Mahoney - Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources
- Lisa Pugh – The Arc Wisconsin
- Dr. Chris Crnich – Dept of Medicine, UW-Madison
Resources discussed on the call:
- Find and contact your local ADRC HERE.
- Wisconsin Department of Health Services COVID-19 Information page
- Visit aarp.org/coronavirus for more information.
- Visit the Arc of Wisconsin at www.arcwi.org
- Disaster Distress Helpline: free, 24/7 crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related natural or human-caused disasters (options for deaf/hard of hearing and Spanish speakers) 1-800-985-5990 or Text TalkWithUs to 66746
- Alzheimer's Association 24/7 Helpline - 800-272-3900
- Caregiver Action Network Caregiver Help Desk – toll free number 855-227-3640 or live chat
- Find caregiver resources in your local area at www.wisconsincaregiver.org
- 211 Wisconsin - Call 211 for assistance from local service agencies
- Check the CDC website for ongoing updates and information.
