Our Trusted Resources
Where we send caregivers when they need more than we can give them ourselves — and what other caregivers told us helped.
Organizations we refer to
The organizations Legacy regularly points caregivers toward. We know these teams and we trust them with the families we serve.
Dementia & Caregiver Support
Alzheimer's Association – Wisconsin Chapter
Provides dementia education, caregiver support, local programs, resources, and a 24/7 Helpline for individuals and families impacted by Alzheimer's and other dementias.
Visit Alzheimer's Association – Wisconsin Chapter →Wisconsin Alzheimer's Institute – Milwaukee
Provides culturally responsive dementia education, caregiver support, community programs, research opportunities, and resources for Milwaukee and Southeastern Wisconsin communities.
Visit Wisconsin Alzheimer's Institute – Milwaukee →Lorenzo's House
Provides connection, education, advocacy, and support for families navigating younger-onset dementia, including spouses, children, and other family caregivers.
Visit Lorenzo's House →Navigating Care & Services
Milwaukee County Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC)
Helps older adults, people with disabilities, and families navigate community resources, benefits, dementia care, long-term care options, and other available services.
Visit Milwaukee County Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) →CarePatrol of the Milwaukee Area
Helps families navigate local senior care options, including assisted living, memory care, independent living, and other supportive care settings.
Visit CarePatrol of the Milwaukee Area →Oasis Senior Advisors – Milwaukee
Provides personalized local guidance to help families explore senior living and care options based on their loved one's needs, preferences, and circumstances.
Visit Oasis Senior Advisors – Milwaukee →Life Navigators
Provides information, advocacy, support, and future planning resources for individuals with disabilities and their families.
Visit Life Navigators →Respite & Financial Support
Respite Care Association of Wisconsin (RCAW)
Connects Wisconsin families with respite care information, resources, providers, training, and programs that can help make respite more accessible.
Visit Respite Care Association of Wisconsin (RCAW) →Hilarity for Charity (HFC)
Supports families impacted by Alzheimer's and dementia through caregiver resources and programs, including respite care assistance for eligible families.
Visit Hilarity for Charity (HFC) →St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care
Provides adult day services and supportive care, including specialized dementia care and overnight respite options that give family caregivers an opportunity to take a break.
Visit St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care →Legal Support
SeniorLAW – Legal Action of Wisconsin
Provides free civil legal assistance to Milwaukee County residents age 60 and older, including help with public benefits, housing, health care, consumer issues, and other legal concerns affecting older adults.
Visit SeniorLAW – Legal Action of Wisconsin →Our caregivers' trusted resources
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