Wisconsin's Family Caregiver Support Programs
We're all about family caregivers!
Taking care of someone can be a joy, but it can be hard too — even when it's someone you love. Wisconsin’s Family Caregiver Support Programs — located in every county and tribe in Wisconsin — provide information, support, and resources to people who need help caring for a family member, friend, or neighbor.
Are You Frozen in Time?
Thu, 10/13/2011 - 1:52am | 
Caring for an older person offers opportunities for learning and gratitude -- greater depths of joy, compassion and grief; exploration of a relationship unlike any other; and experiences that help one prioritize what is important and develop a broader vision of life. If you’re a family caregiver, focusing on the frustration, helplessness or anger that can also be part of caregiving can cause you to miss all of the opportunities of the situation.
Approach Care Topic with Sensitivity
No matter what the circumstances, many first-time family caregivers feel as though they are entering uncharted waters. How and when a family caregiver approaches the topic of care will likely set the tone for the relationship’s future. Whether it is your first or tenth comment offering help or addressing a concern, it’s important to always be sensitive to how your comments may be perceived.