Family Caregiving
Family Caregiving
It is our goal to support family caregivers by providing the tools and resources they need to be successful in their own self-care, provide them opportunity to connect with other caregivers and the knowledge to utilize the community resources they need to be care for their loved one.
Programs
Caregiver Support
Life Span Educators provide educational programming and resources to caregivers across the state. It is our goal to support family caregivers by providing the tools and resources they need to be successful in their own self-care, provide them opportunity to connect with other caregivers and the knowledge to utilize the community resources they need to be care for their loved one.
Employed Caregiver Survey
To address the growing needs of employees who also have family caregiving responsibilities (providing care for a family member or friend with an illness or disability), the UW—Madison Division of Extension offers an Employed Caregiver Survey. This anonymous, no-cost, web-based survey helps employers and their employees understand the scope and needs of employed caregivers as they strive to create healthy and supportive workplaces.
Articles
Families Under Stress: Assessing Caregivers’ Adaptation, Coping, and Resilience through the COVID-19 Pandemic
Key Takeaways• Caregivers responded to the changes and stresses from COVID-19 differently from non-caregivers• Caregivers reported higher levels of stress than non-caregivers throughout thepandemic• Feelings of belonging to one another and to the community were critical in supportingwell-being for caregivers during the pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic brought many changes to the daily lives of families, […]
Families Under Stress: New Research Shows How Caregivers Have Adapted and Found Resilience throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic
Families Under Stress: New Research Shows How Caregivers Have Adapted and Found Resilience throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic By: Kristin Litzelman, Christina Kim, and Margaret Kerr Reviewed by: Jane Jensen and Karen Dickrell The COVID-19 pandemic brought many challenges to the daily lives of families. This has been particularly true for caregivers of those with illnesses […]
What should you do if you suspect an older person is mistreated?
Did you know that every county in Wisconsin has an elder abuse agency that will look into reported incidents of abuse? To find your local Aging and Disability Resource Center, check out the Wisconsin Department of Health Services web page at https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/adrc/consumer/index.htm Wisconsin has made great strides in identifying and protecting elders. Sadly, though, elder […]
National Alliance on Caregiving Guidebooks and Conversation Guides to Help Improve the Family Caregiving Experience
Are you caring for a loved one with memory loss, mental illness or a child with a serious illness? Or, are you looking for ways to start a conversation in order to prevent falls? Check out the guidebooks and conversation guides developed by the National Alliance on Caregiving (NAC) in collaboration with organizations like the […]
AARP’s Website on Family Caregiving: When Family Caregiving Needs a Boost of Energy and Resourceful Thinking
(Appleton) There are days that seem to meld one into the other. When you are faced with some challenges as a family caregiver, you might want to invest in yourself and your energy! Check out the AARP Caregiving website to get ideas on a wealth of topics. There are topics on Health and Wellness, Social […]
Some 35 million Americans are caring for an older loved one, are you one of them?
Are you currently caring for an older loved one? Or, are do you feel it’s time to start getting more involved with the care or support of a loved one? If so, you may be looking for free resources to help you help your love one live their best life as they get older, check […]
