Caregiver Resources
The National Family Caregiver Support program was established with the enactment of the Older Americans Act Amendments of 2000. The 2006 amendments to the Older Americans Act call for the program to provide information, support, and assistance to family and friends who help care for:
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A person age 60 and older
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A person with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia regardless of age, and
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Grandparents or relative caregivers 55 years of age and older who are caring for grandchildren under age 18, or who are caring for someone with a severe disability who is 19 to 59 years of age.
Services available through the caregiver support program include:
The Aging and Disability Resource Center of Waukesha County (ADRC) realizes that caregiving is one of the most demanding, stressful, yet rewarding jobs there is. Many caregivers cannot get out to do the most basic of activities such as grocery shopping, going for a walk, or reading a book. The ADRC offers caregiver support that can help you in your caregiving role. Based on available funding, support may include:
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Assistance identifying and accessing available resources.
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Caregiver newsletter.
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Emergency alert monitoring systems.
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Medication management assistance, with use of an automated pill dispenser.
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Home delivered meals.
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Grab bar and ramp installation.
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Respite care to enable caregivers to be temporarily relieved from their caregiving responsibilities, whether their loved one is elderly or a grandchild, including: •Personal care and bathing assistance
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Homemaker services
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Bill management assistance
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General in-home care
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Adult Day Center care
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Overnight facility care
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Free, open Resource Library with books and media for caregivers to checkout
The first step for receiving assistance with caregiving is to contact the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Waukesha County (ADRC) by calling (262) 548-7848 or 1-800-677-2372.
Caregiver
Grandparent Caregivers :
Caregiver Support Groups:
Sussex Support Group:
For those supporting an older adult in their life. No registration required.
WHEN: 4th Monday of every month at 12:45 pm.
WHERE: Sussex Civic Center, N64 W23760 Main St, Sussex, WI 53089
CONTACT: Jenny at [email protected] or 262-896-8209
Menomonee Falls Support Group:
A monthly support group focusing on various support topics for family, or informal, caregivers and seniors
WHEN: 3rd Thursday of every month at 10:00am
WHERE: Menomonee Falls Community Rec Center, Room 120, W152 N8645 Margaret Rd Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
CONTACT: Jenny at [email protected] or 262-896-8209
