6/02/2026

N. WISCONSIN - Major concerns about housing, health care, transportation and social isolation are mounting for seniors across Wisconsin, and they’re calling on lawmakers to act.

That’s according to a grassroots coalition coined as the Senior Empowerment Project. Members are hosting summits across the state to learn more about the biggest worries of older Wisconsinites. Volunteer Marge Roggenbuck, says they’re seeing a consistent theme across both urban and rural communities: many older adults lack the resources to age in place.

               0:14  "People would like to stay in their homes. That's not always feasible. We don't have enough staff for our nursing homes, so I don't know how we can possibly have enough staff that are helping people stay in their homes when they need help, but it is a priority."

Wisconsin is facing a severe housing affordability and supply crisis, but Roggenbuck says people are also worried about being able to keep up with property taxes and maintenance for their homes.