You are a caregiver if you are a spouse, adult child, other relative or friend who helps care for, or is concerned about an older adult or a person with a disability.
Caregiving is a two-sided coin. Amidst the joy of helping someone else, caregivers experience feelings of stress, frustrations, guilt, and concerns about how to handle future caregiving needs.
The ADRC of Barron, Rusk & Washburn Counties offers professional, unbiased information about supportive services and options that can assist you – the caregiver- and the person you are caring for.
Here are some of the services we offer:
Support Groups – These groups provide a great opportunity for caregivers and family members to share and learn from others experiencing similar frustrations and concerns. Occasionally, speakers are brought in to provide valuable information and resources.
Powerful Tools for Caregiver Classes – This six-week course is designed specifically for the caregiver to teach important tools to help reduce stress, improve communications, master emotions and communicate in challenging situations.
Adult Day Care – A day time social program for those with memory loss and confusion that provides safety, stimulation, and engagement with others.
Information and Assistance – We offer office, in-home and phone consultation about community resources and options available to you. These include respite care, financial resources and care options as well as information about ways to reduce stress and take care of you.
Caregiver Outreach Presentations – Community presentations can be scheduled on issues related to caregiving to help raise awareness and educate the public about available resources.
Resource Library – A variety of books, brochures and DVDs are available for check out. Topics range from caregiver wellness to specific health conditions related information
You are a caregiver if you are a spouse, adult child, other relative or friend who helps care for, or is concerned about an older adult or a person with a disability.
Caregiving is a two-sided coin. Amidst the joy of helping someone else, caregivers experience feelings of stress, frustrations, guilt, and concerns about how to handle future caregiving needs.
The ADRC of Barron, Rusk & Washburn Counties offers professional, unbiased information about supportive services and options that can assist you – the caregiver- and the person you are caring for.
Here are some of the services we offer:
Support Groups – These groups provide a great opportunity for caregivers and family members to share and learn from others experiencing similar frustrations and concerns. Occasionally, speakers are brought in to provide valuable information and resources.
Powerful Tools for Caregiver Classes – This six-week course is designed specifically for the caregiver to teach important tools to help reduce stress, improve communications, master emotions and communicate in challenging situations.
Adult Day Care – A day time social program for those with memory loss and confusion that provides safety, stimulation, and engagement with others.
Information and Assistance – We offer office, in-home and phone consultation about community resources and options available to you. These include respite care, financial resources and care options as well as information about ways to reduce stress and take care of you.
Caregiver Outreach Presentations – Community presentations can be scheduled on issues related to caregiving to help raise awareness and educate the public about available resources.
Resource Library – A variety of books, brochures and DVDs are available for check out. Topics range from caregiver wellness to specific health conditions related information
ADDRESS
ADRC, 311 Miner Ave E
Ladysmith, WI 54848
PHONE
(715) 532-2176
(888) 538-3031
adrc@co.barron.wi.us
WEBSITE
For people with dementia or who are concerned they have symptoms, their family care partners, and the community.
ADDRESS
ADRC, 311 Miner Ave E
Ladysmith, WI 54848
PHONE
(715) 532-2176
adrc@co.barron.wi.us
WEBSITE
General and specific resources, for example safety: www.alz.org/care/alzheimers-dementia-safety.asp and online resources for children and teens to help learn about Alzheimer’s disease and how it affects children and teens: www.alz.org/help-support/resources/kids-teens/for_kids
WEBSITE
24-hr helpline (800) 272-3900
ADDRESS
404 1/2 N Bridge St
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
PHONE
24-hr helpline (800) 272-3900
(715) 720-7611
info@alz.org
WEBSITE
Offers a wide range of information and resources to help people better understand the disease and manage their lives. Individuals with Parkinson disease may be eligible for a stipend or grant.
ADDRESS
PO Box 14381
Madison, WI 53708
PHONE
(608) 345-7938
apdawi@apdaparkinson.org
ADDRESS
1150 Connecticut Ave, NW, Ste 501
Washington, DC 20036-3904
PHONE
Caregiver Help Desk: (855) 227-3640
Office Phone: (202) 454-3970
info@caregiveraction.org
WEBSITE
PHONE
(888) 331-1023
WEBSITE
Relocation, downsizing and decluttering, estate sales and online auctions.
PHONE
(715) 318-1410
WEBSITE
Advocacy/Community Organizations; Assistive Technology-general, loans (including hearing impairment), used equipment for sale; In-home help; Hearing General; Homes: accessibility, organization, moving assistance, and relocation help; Medication Management (dispensers and reminders available for loan); Transportation Services – non-medical & Local; transportation voucher program (volunteer drivers); Vision-Blind/Low Vision; WisLoan.
ADDRESS
2021 Cenex Dr, Ste D
Rice Lake, WI 54868
PHONE
(715) 736-1800
Voice/TTY (866) 419-1260 Voice/TTY, Voice/TTY (715) 736-1800, Fax (715) 736-0265
cilww@cilww.com
WEBSITE
Service provides one-to-one conversation and is free & confidential. Hours are Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
PHONE
(877) 238-2282 (Toll Free)
Helps people manage privately hired home care worker(s).
ADDRESS
744 Ryan Dr, Ste 201
Hudson, WI 54016-7984
PHONE
(877) 785-9991
infocdwi@consumerdirectcare.com
WEBSITE
A complimentary program to help family caregivers manage behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia. Available through group workshops and one-on-one training.
ADDRESS
ADRC, 311 Miner Ave E
Ladysmith, WI 54848
PHONE
(715) 532-2176
adrc@co.barron.wi.us
WEBSITE
Serving caregivers and relatives as parents seeking education, assistance and support. The caregiver specialist is available virtually, by phone, and e-mail to answer questions, provide information about resources and refer to community partners as needed.
ADDRESS
ADRC, 311 Miner Ave E
Ladysmith, WI 54848
PHONE
(715) 532-2176
adrc@co.barron.wi.us
WEBSITE
Support group meets Tuesdays:
2nd Tues., 9:30-11 a.m.
4th Tues., 10-11:30 a.m.
Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association; please register by calling 800-272-3900.
PHONE
(800) 272-3900
This website page provides information on a variety of resources for adults caring for family members who are minors.
ADDRESS
1443 E Division Ave, Ste A
Barron, WI 54812
PHONE
(715) 651-5649 Main phone
(715) 651-2126 Transportation & Programs
PHONE
(877) 659-4500
customerservice@gtindependence.com
WEBSITE
ADDRESS
15614 Windrose Ln, Ste 300
Hayward, WI 54843
PHONE
(877) 854-1411
Fax (715) 699-1556
WIHayward@joecointl.com
WEBSITE
Kinship Care is a program to help support a child who lives outside of his or her home with the relative. The child may be living temporarily or for the long term with a relative such as:
State website: dcf.wisconsin.gov/kinship
ADDRESS
311 Miner Ave E, Ste C240
Ladysmith, WI 54848-0400
PHONE
(715) 532-2299
anelson@ruskcountywi.us
Hours available Monday – Friday. Call for availability.
ADDRESS
518 W Lake Ave
Ladysmith, WI 54848
PHONE
(715) 532-4000
beth@ladysmithads.com
Provides personalized music with community support to Rusk County residents living at home who have memory concerns.
ADDRESS
ADRC, 311 Miner Ave E
Ladysmith, WI 54848
PHONE
(715) 532-2176
adrc@co.barron.wi.us
WEBSITE
ADDRESS
619 W Lake St
Ladysmith, WI 54848
PHONE
(715) 532-9202
ladysmith@nicoletstaffing.com
Helps family caregivers take care of themselves while caring for a parent, spouse or friend – at home, in a facility, or from a distance. Meets two hours a week for six weeks. This no-cost training is available for family caregivers and offered at various times throughout the year.
ADDRESS
ADRC, 311 Miner Ave E
Ladysmith, WI 54848
PHONE
(715) 532-2176
adrc@co.barron.wi.us
WEBSITE
Provides support for caregivers through several programs including:
PHONE
(608) 222-2033
info@respitecarewi.org
WEBSITE
Trualta is an online training platform designed to help families build skills to manage care at home for their aging loved ones. Improve confidence, reduce stress land prevent burnout by learning care skills. Once you are registered, you have unlimited access to their articles and tips about caring for your loved one. Learn more and register here: https://wisconsincaregiver.trualta.com/login
Loan closet, respite care, grants.
ADDRESS
2153 Eastridge Center
Eau Claire, WI 54701
PHONE
(888) 845-5775
(715) 832-1782
WEBSITE
The Well Badger Resource Center is a health information and referral service operated by the Wisconsin Women-s Health Foundation (WWHF), in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Well Badger is the home of the Wisconsin MCH Hotlines, Wisconsin First Step, and Wisconsin Informed Consent Help Lines. It also provides Information & Referral (I&R) services to individuals, families, and health professionals throughout the state. It specializes in information and referrals for health care services and resources including WIC, BadgerCare Plus, Wisconsin Well Woman, services for children and youth with special health care needs, mental health services, and many more.
PHONE
(800) 642-7837
help@wellbadger.org
Information for caregivers on state and local resources.
WEBSITE
Barron · 715-537-6225 | Ladysmith · 715-532-2176
The Aging and Disability Resource Center of Barron and Rusk Counties does not endorse or recommend any particular resource.