Resource Binder
Help Around the House
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Home Chore Program // NewBridge
Phone: 608-512-0000
About this resource: NewBridge offers a Home Chore program that provides a volunteer to provide assistance and friendly visitation.
Who can use this resource? Madison and Monona adults (60+)
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Call 608-512-0000 to talk to a representative about the services in your area.
Respite Care Team Ministry // Catholic Charities
Phone: 608-826-8003
About this resource: Volunteers offer in-home services to older adults, their families, or informal caregivers. Services include: rest and relief for caregivers, friendly visits and telephone reassurance, transportation for errands and outings, and assistance with mail correspondence, sorting, organizing, and bill paying.
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Call Mellissa Kelly, the Respite Care Team Ministry Coordinator, at (608)-826-8003 to discuss receiving services.
CompanionCare // Catholic Charities
Phone: (608) 826-8001
About this resource: This program promotes self-reliance and encourages older adults to stay engaged in the community. Companions meet with older adults and provide socialization, assistance with transportation and errands, personal care assistance, medication reminders, light housekeeping, meal planning and preparation, exercise, Alzheimer’s and Dementia-specific care, and respite for caregivers.
Who can use this resource? Residents of Dane county who are 55 and older. There is an affordable sliding scale fee for service depending on a person’s household income.
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Contact Kaitlin Erdmann, the Program Coordinator at (608) 826-8001 to discuss receiving services.
Dane County TimeBank
Phone: (608) 663-0400
About this resource: This program provides volunteer services in exchange for volunteer services. For example, if you need help around the house, someone from the Dane County TimeBank can come and volunteer to help around the house. If they provided 4 hours of service, you would then owe 4 hours of service to someone else in return. You can provide volunteer services by whatever means you can (providing companionship over the phone, reading a book to someone, knitting, etc.). This is a rather confusing service, so it is recommended that you visit the website or call if you have any questions.
Who can use this resource? Anyone
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Visit this website to join: https://danecountytimebank.org/user/register
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A background check is conducted on all applicants.
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Orientation is also required.
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If you have any questions, call the Dane County Time Bank at (608) 663-0400.
Moving Resources for Older Adults
Moving Forward
Phone: (608) 395-1821
About this resource: Moving Forward provides moving services. They help with downsizing and organizing, moving day, and settling in.
Who can use this resource? Seniors
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Call (608) 395-1821 to schedule a free consultation with Moving Forward today!
Segues: Senior Move Specialists
Phone: (608) 345-1942
About this resource: Segues offers a variety of moving services including downsizing, packing, moving, and unpacking, settling in, and
Who can use this resource? Seniors
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Call (608) 345-1942 to schedule a free consultation with Segues today!