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The growth of the older adult population has increased the demand for
information by both older persons and their caregivers.
Today, older Americans face a complicated array of choices and decisions
about a variety of issues, such as health care, housing, financial management,
nutrition, and long-term care.
With so many overlapping federal and state programs and their
different requirements, older adults and their caregivers often need help to
know what services are available and whether they qualify.
The Ashland County Aging Unit helps older adults access services in
the area. We are a source of accurate and unbiased information.
We can assess the needs of older adults, identify the most
appropriate services to meet their needs, and link older adults and their
caregivers to agencies providing these services. 
Our Vision
The Ashland County Aging
Unit, Inc. a non-profit organization, will assist older adults age 60 and over, and their families in
maintaining health, dignity, independence, and quality of life, by advocating,
planning, coordinating, and delivering services and programs, with emphasis on
meeting the needs of those who are socially and/or economically disadvantaged.
This allows older adults to sustain a quality of life that promotes
longevity with comfort, independence and maximum control over decisions which
affect their lives. Services
available include information and referral to appropriate agencies, advocacy,
congregate and home delivered meals, specialized transportation, benefit
specialist services, counseling, and senior home repair, and caregiver
information and support.
Although our programs are structured to help people 60 and older, our
assistance is available to anyone, especially families, in search of help for an
elderly person who is over 60 years old.
Funding
Funding
for services is provided through grants and allocations from federal,
state and county governments, private contributions and participants’
fees and donations. Programs funded under the Older American Act do not
have set fees, but accept donations from participants.
No one is denied service because of inability to donate.
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Telephone
715-682-4414
888-682-7672
Postal Address
400 Chapple Avenue, Suite 100, Ashland, WI 54806
Electronic Mail
General Information:
director@ashlandaging.org
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