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Caregiver Information
Shawano County participates in the National Family Caregiver Support Program as a part of the Older Americans Act.
National Family Caregiver Support Program:
Caring isn’t the hard part of caregiving. When someone you love needs care, it’s natural to want to be the one to provide it. But when caregiving becomes difficult, it’s O.K. to ask for help. If you or someone you know needs help, there is a place to go in your community to get the information and services you need to better care for your loved one – and yourself.
The purpose of the National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) is to assist families and other informal caregivers in caring for loved ones at home for as long as possible. Research shows that caregivers experience high levels of emotional, physical, and financial stress which often leads to diminished health of the caregiver.
NFCSP funds are given to each county for developing programs and services to support caregivers. A range of services and support are offered to caregivers and include the following Five Core Areas:
Respite and Supplemental Services:
If you are providing care to someone and need time away to yourself, respite and supplemental services (such as incontinence supplies) can be provided as a part of the NFCSP. There are eligibility requirements and you must enroll through Shawano County Human Services with the Director of Aging (715-526-4686). The Caregiver is the client and the care recipient must reside in Shawano County.
Alzheimer’s Family Caregiver Support Program:
Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Family and Caregiver Support Program (AFCSP) is a program created to enhance the lives of informal and family caregivers while helping people with dementia remain living in the community as long as possible.
HOW DOES THE PROGRAM WORK?
Funds are available in each county for qualified individuals to provide temporary caregiver respite care and purchase goods and services needed to help care for someone with an irreversible dementia.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
Families are eligible if three criteria are met:
Typical goods and services include:
Caregiver Presentation on Heart Health and Stress Reduction:
David J Ferguson, MD, NSCA-CPT, Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)®
Owner and Managing Director of IKOR presented on Heart Health and Stress Reduction in celebration of November 2021 Caregiver Month. Please take a few moments to watch, enjoy and de-stress. Click here for a link to the presentation.
Contact the Director of Aging at 715-526-4686 for further information on available workshops.
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Shawano County Caregiver Programs
Shawano County participates in the National Family Caregiver Support Program as a part of the Older Americans Act.
National Family Caregiver Support Program:
Caring isn’t the hard part of caregiving. When someone you love needs care, it’s natural to want to be the one to provide it. But when caregiving becomes difficult, it’s O.K. to ask for help. If you or someone you know needs help, there is a place to go in your community to get the information and services you need to better care for your loved one – and yourself.
The purpose of the National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) is to assist families and other informal caregivers in caring for loved ones at home for as long as possible. Research shows that caregivers experience high levels of emotional, physical, and financial stress which often leads to diminished health of the caregiver.
NFCSP funds are given to each county for developing programs and services to support caregivers. A range of services and support are offered to caregivers and include the following Five Core Areas:
- Information to caregivers about available services
- Assistance to caregivers in gaining access to the services
- Individual counseling, organization of support groups, and caregiver training
- Respite care
- Supplemental services, on a limited basis
Respite and Supplemental Services:
If you are providing care to someone and need time away to yourself, respite and supplemental services (such as incontinence supplies) can be provided as a part of the NFCSP. There are eligibility requirements and you must enroll through Shawano County Human Services with the Director of Aging (715-526-4686). The Caregiver is the client and the care recipient must reside in Shawano County.
Alzheimer’s Family Caregiver Support Program:
Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Family and Caregiver Support Program (AFCSP) is a program created to enhance the lives of informal and family caregivers while helping people with dementia remain living in the community as long as possible.
HOW DOES THE PROGRAM WORK?
Funds are available in each county for qualified individuals to provide temporary caregiver respite care and purchase goods and services needed to help care for someone with an irreversible dementia.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
Families are eligible if three criteria are met:
- There is a formal diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia by a physician.
- The person with dementia resides in a community or home setting (not a facility)
- The person with dementia and spouse have a gross annual income of $48,000 or less (costs related to dementia-related care may be deducted when calculating gross income)
Typical goods and services include:
- Respite care or home care services (personal care assistance, meal prep, medication assistance and monitoring, homemaker services, yard work and snow removal, etc.)
- Emergency response systems
- Transportation expenses
- Incontinence supplies
- Home safety modifications
- Home-delivered meals
- Specialized clothing
- Activities and hobby supplies
- Legal expenses related to guardianship
- Caregiver counseling services
- Caregiver education classes
- Individualized services as approved
Caregiver Presentation on Heart Health and Stress Reduction:
David J Ferguson, MD, NSCA-CPT, Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)®
Owner and Managing Director of IKOR presented on Heart Health and Stress Reduction in celebration of November 2021 Caregiver Month. Please take a few moments to watch, enjoy and de-stress. Click here for a link to the presentation.
Contact the Director of Aging at 715-526-4686 for further information on available workshops.
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