Caring for the Caregiver, Wisconsin Family Caregiver Support Program - Providing Information, Assistance, Respite, Support and Education.
Wisconsin

Caring for the Caregiver

Wisconsin Family Caregiver Support Program

Providing Information, Assistance, Respite, Support and Education.

Bayfield County

 

County Caregiver Resources

 

Bayfield County Department on Human Services

P.O. Box 100
117 E. 5th St.
Washburn, WI 54891

Phone: 715-373-6144 (ask for Aging and Disability Services)
Fax:  715-373-6130

Hours: 8:00am to 4:00pm, Monday, Wednesday through Friday; 7:30am to 6:00pm, Tuesday

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Caregiver Support Network of Ashland and Bayfield Counties

Deb Hipsher, Director, Ashland County Aging Unit, Inc.
(715) 682-4414

Carrie Linder, Aging Services Manager, Bayfield County Dept. of Human Services
(715) 373-6144

Kathy Miller, Bayfield County UW-Extension
(715) 373-6104

What do you need? We'll provide it or help you find it:

Senior and caregiver services such as: preparing for caregiving; respite care (breaks for caregivers); information about care options including home health & personal care: living options in the home, assisted living and skilled nursing facilities; financial information and assistance; benefit information and assistance (benefit specialists); legal referrals; homemaker services; senior dining sites and home-delivered meals; senior centers, recreation and volunteer opportunities; transportation; emergency response systems (life lines); adult day care; friendly phone contacts; elder abuse information and reporting assistance; help for grandparents raising grandchilldren; mental health assistance; wellness programs; case management; and more.