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 and Rusk 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.
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 and Rusk 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.
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
Clients must provide a designated person. Medicaid licensed and bills Medicaid.
ADDRESS
903 Bongey Dr
Menomonie, WI 54751
PHONE
(715) 505-2812
advancedlivingcare@gmail.com
WEBSITE
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
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
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)
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
info@compassil.org
WEBSITE
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
The Daybreak program is a day respite program for adults with early stage dementia. Meets in Barron on Mondays & Thursdays, in Rice Lake on Tuesdays.
ADDRESS
ADRC, 335 E Monroe Ave, Rm 100
Barron, WI 54812
PHONE
(715) 537-6225
adrc@co.barron.wi.us
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, 335 E Monroe Ave, Rm 100
Barron, WI 54812
PHONE
(715) 537-6225
adrc@co.barron.wi.us
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
Services include assessment, care planning, direct care skills, wellness programs, respite services, and legal/financial consultation vouchers.
PHONE
800-445-8106
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
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, 335 E Monroe Ave, Rm 100
Barron, WI 54812
PHONE
(715) 537-6225
adrc@co.barron.wi.us
WEBSITE
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
Hours available Monday – Friday. Call for availability.
Melissa Hause, Director 715-415-0750
Beth Pederson, Owner 715-456-3304
ADDRESS
Miner Plaza, 105 Miner Ave West
Ladysmith, WI 54848
PHONE
(715) 532-4000
beth@ladysmithads.com
ADDRESS
35 W Messenger St
Rice Lake, WI 54868
PHONE
(715) 210-7299
WEBSITE
The division works with trained and certified caregivers who offer a wide range of services such as: light housekeeping, laundry, meal prep, personal cares, transportation, companionship, and medication reminders
ADDRESS
619 W Lake St
Ladysmith, WI 54848
PHONE
(715) 532-9202
ladysmith@nicoletstaffing.com
Provides support for caregivers through several programs including:
Wisconsin Respite Care Registry, a list of local resources available for hiring in-home help. Search the database for in-home or agency-based respite care providers at https://respitecarewi.org/providerregistry/
Caregiver Respite Grant Program (CRGP) supports family caregivers who cannot be served by other caregiver support programs respitecarewi.org/grants/respitecarewi.org/grants
Supplemental Respite Grant Program (SRGP) supports primary caregivers by providing $250 every sixty days (up to $1,000 per year) of funding for supplemental respite services
respitecarewi.org/grants/supplemental-respite-grant-program
PHONE
(608) 222-2033
info@respitecarewi.org
WEBSITE
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
PHONE
(715) 791-4622
Fax: (715) 245-8917
wrenridgellc@gmail.com
WEBSITE
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The Aging and Disability Resource Center of Barron and Rusk Counties does not endorse or recommend any particular resource.