Senior Connections' Family Caregiver Support Program
Senior Connections' Family Caregiver Support Program
About the Program: Located in Superior, Wisconsin, Senior Connections' Family Caregiver Support Program provides support, information, and resources to individuals caring for loved ones throughout Douglas County, Wisconsin. The purpose of the National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) is to support caregivers in their caregiving responsibilities, helping improve both their well-being and the quality of life of those receiving care. At Senior Connections, our mission is to provide services to older adults in our community that promote health, dignity, honor, and independence. Through this program, we strive to ensure caregivers feel supported, informed, and connected to the resources they need. Read & Learn more by clicking here.
Click Here To Download The Program's Information Sheet
Our Family Caregiver Support Program serves three types of caregivers in Douglas County, WI:
- Caregivers of Older Adults: Individuals of any age who provide care or assistance to someone age 60 or older. This may include family members, friends, neighbors, or others who help care for an older adult.
- Grandparents or Older Relatives Caring for Children: Grandparents and other relatives age 55 or older who are the primary caregivers of children age 18 or younger.
- Grandparents or Older Relatives Caring for Adults with Disabilities: Grandparents and other relatives age 55 or older who provide care for an adult with a disability.
You do not have to be a family member to qualify as a caregiver of an older adult. Friends, neighbors, and others who provide care may also be eligible. Eligibility requirements vary depending on the caregiver's relationship to the individual receiving care, their ages, and the type of assistance needed.
What Services and Support Are Available?
Depending on eligibility, individual needs, funding, and program availability, Wisconsin Caregiver support may include:
- Information & Resources: Assistance locating community services, caregiving resources, and other available programs.
- Caregiver Education & Support: Guidance to help caregivers navigate challenges, understand their responsibilities, and maintain their own physical and emotional well-being.
- Short-Term Respite Care: Temporary relief from caregiving responsibilities, which may be provided in the home, through an adult day program, or during a short-term stay at a care facility.
- Personal Care Assistance: Support with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, toileting, and other personal care needs.
- Homemaking & Chore Services: Assistance with meal preparation, shopping, light housekeeping, yard work, shoveling, and other household tasks.
- Companionship & Supervision: Support with companionship and general supervision for safety purposes.
- Transportation Assistance: Information and potential assistance with transportation or assisted transportation services.
- Assistive Equipment & Supplies: Assistance accessing items such as wheelchairs, walkers, adaptive equipment, incontinence supplies, and other caregiving necessities.
- Home Safety & Accessibility: Potential assistance with minor home modifications, grab bars, shower equipment, emergency response systems, and other safety devices.
Please Note: Program services, eligibility, funding, and availability may vary. Not all services are guaranteed or available at all times. Please contact Senior Connections to learn more about current resources and assistance.
Meet Our New Health Promotions & Family Caregiving Coordinator
We are pleased to welcome Nikki to the Senior Connections team! As our Health Promotions & Family Caregiving Coordinator, Nikki helps connect caregivers, older adults, and families throughout Douglas County with information, educational opportunities, support, and available community resources.
Whether you are new to caregiving, have been caring for a loved one for years, or simply have questions about available programs, we encourage you to reach out.
Contact Nikki, Health Promotions & Family Caregiver Coordinator
Phone: (715) 395-3611 (Ask for Nikki)
Email: nmarie@seniorconnectionswi.org
Our team will do our best to answer your questions, explore available resources, and provide guidance whenever possible.
OUR MISSION AND PRIVACY STATEMENT
The Mission of Senior Connections is to provide services to the aging of our community which promote health, dignity, honor, and independence. In doing so, we will efficiently provide access to low cost transportation, nutritious meals, and other services designed to sustain our citizens in their communities. Senior Connections prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, disability, religion, familial status and national origin. Senior Connections identifies any need for services to those with limited English proficiency (LEP) and will develop and implement a system to provide services so LEP persons can have meaningful access to services. No qualified individual with a disability shall, on the basis of disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of services, programs or activities of Senior Connections, or be subjected to discrimination by Senior Connections. Information that you may provide to Senior Connections to determine if you are eligible to receive Older American Act Services and to comply with Federal Reporting Requirements, will be kept confidential. For more information on our privacy statement, please call the office at 715-394-3611.
