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Information about COVID-19 for seniors

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Information about COVID-19 for seniors

From the CDC
Information about COVID-19, including specific information for older adults, is available from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) at cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV. Recommendations to protect yourself include staying home if possible and frequent hand washing. Call your healthcare professional if you have concerns about COVID-19 and your underlying condition or if you are sick. 

Finding support
If you’re looking for support with grocery shopping, getting food or medicine, paying bills, or just looking for someone to connect with on the phone while staying home.

United Way of Dane County 211
Helpline: 2-1-1, unitedway2-1-1@uwdc.org, unitedwaydanecounty.org/get-help/2-1-1/

The Aging and Disability Resource Center
608-240-7400, daneadrc.org

Dane County Transportation Call Center
Call 608-242-6489 for assistance with rides for disabled adults and older adults. 

Alzehimer’s & Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin
Helpline: 1-888-308-6251, support@alzwisc.org

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Disaster Distress Helpline: 
1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746. (TTY 1-800-846-8517)