AARP WI Hosts Coronavirus Tele-Town Hall With Wisconsin Experts

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.