SAIL - Supporting Active Independent Lives is a vibrant non-profit membership organization of people 55+ who reside in the lovely Madison area. SAIL members wish to remain active, independent, in their own homes, and socially connected, and have found that navigating the many changes brought on by age is much easier with the resources offered by SAIL.

Membership includes referrals to prescreened vendors, daily automated check-in service, house checks, wellness services, social events and clubs, member-helping-member volunteer opportunities, discounts to MSCR and SAIL S.O.S., and even quarterly mattress flipping. All of this is included with a $330 per year membership! SAIL now offers an even more affordable Associate Membership. Join SAIL - a great way to meet new friends and remain in good health. Personalized service connecting you with the very best in our community!

"The handyman you referred to us shaved off the bottom of two French doors so they would open easily over a new rug, repaired a two way light switch, and created a beautiful handrail for our stairway. He was good about keeping appointments, always calling ahead of time. His charges were very reasonable. What a joy to find him. Thanks to you and SAIL." Marge E.

"Access to pre-screened, affordable vendors for home repairs and other services is alone worth the monthly fee." Betty S.

"We are so pleased with your services. A vendor we used recently did an exemplary job. He actually feels like part of the family!" Bob H.

"SAIL is my security blanket. My kids live out of town and it's so comforting for them and me to know SAIL is here for me. The daily check-in is especially important to me since I live alone." Faith M.

"Alan (SAIL's personal health coach/pharmacist) saved my life! Thanks to him I found out my potassium level had dropped to a dangerous level and was able to get needed medical attention." Donna S.

Consider supporting SAIL's work in helping people meet the challenges and joys of aging while remaining in their own homes. Friends of SAIL helps fund programs like SAIL S.O.S. personal emergency pendants for seniors with low income, SAIL memberships for people with low income and community-based falls prevention workshops. All contributions to SAIL are tax deductible as we are a program of a 501 c 3 charitable organization. Becoming a Friend of SAIL!

Why I am glad I joined SAIL!

When my husband and I first heard about SAIL a few years ago, our reaction was "oh, thats for OLD people, not for us." But, now that I am a 67-year old retired widow without any family nearby, needing to maintain a house and sometimes feeling quite alone, I joined SAIL and discovered that it really has a lot to offer me as I go about living a busy, full life.

A few examples: I was amazed how many people, especially distant family members but also local friends, were relieved when I signed up for the SAIL daily call-in service. Now they don’t have to worry about me if they call and can't reach me when I am out and about. Another example: My husband used to enjoy taking care of working with vendors on house maintenance and I dreaded taking on this task. I have been very grateful for SAIL's list of vendors who have been vetted and who are interested in working with seniors. Working with these trustworthy vendors has been a pleasure. Still more: I like to travel, and SAIL’s house-check services have been great. I went to Africa for the first time this summer and was able to leave the care of my cats, plants, and home in trusted hands and enjoy my adventure without worries (Thank you Tara!).

To sum up: SAIL has given me some of the foundation for peace of mind that has allowed me to go about rebuilding and enjoying my life after everything changed with my husband's passing and my own retirement. I don't feel "old" yet, but I have the support I need to build my new life.

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Are you taking advantage of the many important services SAIL has to offer? Just take a minute to listen to one satisfied member who is making the most out of her membership, and get some ideas about how SAIL can help make your life a bit easier. Click here for the one-minute Mp3 audio file.