Supporting and Uplifting Our Seniors
What We Do:
United Community Center's (UCC) Aging & Disability Programs promote social interaction, health, education, and recreation to support and enrich the lives of elderly and disabled members of the Hispanic community.
Why it Matters:
Studies have found that older adults who interact with people beyond their usual social circle are more likely to have higher levels of physical activity, greater positive moods, and fewer negative feelings. At UCC, we believe every golden year should shine with joy, dignity, and community. Through our Senior Center, Adult Day Care, Memory Clinic, and independent living residencies, we are able to provide robust offerings to these community members. To meet the needs of the majority Hispanic clients, programs incorporate culturally appropriate activities, cuisine, and celebrations of the participants’ culture and heritage.
UCC Adult Day Center
UCC's Adult Day Center provides services designed to meet the needs of those with cognitive impairments such as Alzheimer's and other dementia, as well as individuals with caregiver needs and physical impairments. The program is structured and comprehensive, providing a variety of health, social, recreational, and support services in a protective setting during the daytime hours.
Our goal at the Adult Day Center is to ensure all participants truly enjoy each day by offering a variety of opportunities for them to experience at their own pace. In addition, the Adult Day Center strives to provide support for all caregivers.
Care Management Program
As a care management unit, UCC assists in coordinating comprehensive long-term care services to frail elders and adults with physical, developmental and intellectual disabilities who are Medicaid eligible and enrolled through the Family Care program.
The program is designed to maintain an individual's present level of functioning as long as possible while preventing premature or inappropriate institutionalization. Examples of services offered through this program include adult day care, counseling, home health services, and transportation.
Elderly Housing
The UCC US Bank Village is designed to meet the housing needs of low-income elderly from the near south side community. The facility consists of 19 one-bedroom units for residents.The apartment manager is available 24 hours a day to address resident concerns and common areas as well as apartments are wheel chair accessible.
Olga Village is located on UCC’s campus in conjunction with the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee (HACM), Olga Village is a landmark housing community dedicated to providing environmentally sustainable and affordable living options for Milwaukee's seniors.
Memory Clinic
UCC is proud to provide the only Spanish speaking Memory Clinic in Southeastern Wisconsin We provide free initial memory screenings.
Our goal is to increase awareness of the importance of early detection in order to improve the quality of life of those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other related Dementias.
In collaboration with Froedtert/Medical College of Wisconsin and Alzheimer’s Association, UCC offers the only memory clinic in the state of Wisconsin specifically serving Latino adults with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
UCC Senior Center
The UCC Senior Center serves many functions in the community. The center encourages nutrition by offering a balanced meal to all participants and offers interactive programs for seniors that provide education and recreation while fostering socialization and peer interaction. These programs promote the participants' maximum level of independence by encouraging them to enjoy new experiences at their own pace. Additionally, transportation between the seniors' homes and the Senior Center is provided. The transportation services are available Monday through Friday.
Connect with Us!
Questions? Give us a call at (414) 389-5512
Email Agnes Rodriguez, Director of Aging & Disability Programs