Other Senior Services
Meals On Wheels
This special program provides fresh, affordable and nutritious meals delivered to the homes of elderly and disabled individuals seven days a week. The program is overseen by Mercy dietary staff and delivered by dedicated volunteers between 11:30am and 12:30pm Monday through Sunday.
For delivery in the Janesville, Wisconsin area, call (608) 756-6077. For delivery in the Harvard, Illinois area, call (815) 943-3989.
Lifeline
With the Lifeline personal medical alert system, no one is ever alone. Elderly and disabled individuals who want to remain in their own homes - safe, comfortable and independent -
can be confident that emergency assistance is only a pushbutton away - 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Lifeline requires a $10 installation fee and costs only $20 per month - a small price to pay for a priceless peace of mind. There is no long-term contract to sign, so it's perfect for individuals needing short-term service. For more information about Lifeline through Mercy Health System, call Mercy HealthLine at (888) 39-MERCY.
Mercy in Motion
Mercy in Motion provides Mercy patients with safe, timely and affordable transportation to medical appointments.
Who does Mercy in Motion transport?
- All patients needing transportation to any Mercy Health System appointment can request a ride.
- Transportation is for non-emergency medical appointments only.
- Patients must be medically stable.
- Service is provided to ambulatory patients, patients requiring a walker or cane and those requiring a wheelchair for mobility.
- Vans are wheelchair accessible
How do I arrange for a ride?
You can schedule a ride by calling Mercy in Motion at (866) 996-3729 or (608) 756-8201. Mercy in Motion operates Monday-Friday, 6 am–6 pm at all Mercy Health System Wisconsin and Illinois locations.
MercyCare Senior
For senior adults who desire supplemental insurance, MercyCare Senior offers coverage that enhances benefits paid by Medicare Parts A and B. With no bills or paperwork, MercyCare Senior offers the security of knowing you're covered if you should need medical care. MercyCare Senior offers:
- Supplemental insurance for Medicare Parts A and B
- 100% coverage for routine office visits, physicals, eye and hearing exams
- Wellness/Stay Healthy benefits
- No bills or paperwork
MercyCare Senior is available to residents in the Wisconsin counties of Rock, Green, Jefferson and Walworth. For more information, call MercyCare Insurance Company at (800) 752-3431.
Senior Connection
Senior Connection recognizes that as you grow older, your personal priorities, as well as you health care needs, change. Because of that, Senior Connection provides many programs and services important to you. Any person aged 55 or older can join for free and enjoy the privileges of membership, such as:
- FREE Medicare and health care claims assistance
- FREE prescription drug discount service
- FREE social and educational events
- FREE Living Will and Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care forms
available upon request
- FREE notary service
- FREE quarterly newsletter with health tips, Medicare news, bus trips and more
- Special discounts throughout Mercy Health System
For more information, or to receive an application, call Senior Connection at (608) 741-3810 or toll-free (800) 279-6886.
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