Caring for Caregivers in Cars - Tuesday, May 25, 2021 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sponsored by the Brown County Caregiver Coalition. All caregivers and their loved ones are invited to join us at our Drive-Thru Resource Fair. Come for the information, come for the popcorn, come so we can see your FACES! (All volunteers and attendees must follow COVID-19 protocols in place for this event.) It would be great to see you there! Call (920) 448-4300 to register. Event Flyer
Caregiving During COVID-19: Mental Health & COVID-19 - May 25, 2021 from 10 - 11 a.m. This session will focus on addiction, healthy coping behaviors, and resilience. More information and registration
Emergency Broadband Benefit Enrollment - Begins May 12, 2021. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced eligible households will be able to apply for the Emergency Broadband Benefit. This program is designed to help families and households struggling to afford internet services during the pandemic. It will connect eligible households to jobs, critical healthcare services, virtual classrooms, and much more. More information
Mug Club Caregiver Support Group - 2nd Wednesday of the month (6/9) from 6 - 7 p.m. Call us (920) 448-4300 if you're interested. We'd love to have you there!
iPad Loan for ADRC Events - Did you know that ADRC has iPads to loan to caregivers so you can join classes and to attend the Mug Club? Call for more information (920) 448-4300. This is a GREAT way to stay connected!
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Little known fact: Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed in May in the United States since 1949. Why do I mention this? Caregivers are often so concerned with caring for their loved one's needs that they lose sight of their own wellbeing. Please take a moment to answer the questions on this Caregiver Self-Assessment.
May is also Resilient Wisconsin Month. Make it a colorful month! DHS has coloring sheets, the five designs are inspired by artwork/ideas submitted by DHS staff. Share a photo of your completed coloring sheet on social media using #ResilientWisconsin. Taking time to relax and do something fun (like coloring!) can help people of all ages build resiliency.
Your Caregiver Journey
Grandparents & Other Relatives Raising Children
WISAPSP Evening Group
Wednesday, May 21, 2021
6 p.m.
Teri Bradford will be presenting on respite dollars (NFCSP) available to those age 55 and older that can be used to support them in their caregiving role.
The Coalition of Children, Youth, and Families offers tools and resources to help grandparents and relative caregivers to create a network of support through webinars, newsletters, information tips sheets, and more. More information and webinar registration.
If you are unaware of what NFCSP funds are and are over 55 years of age, raising a grandchild, please call our office for more details. We would be happy to fill you in!
Caregivers of Those with Dementia
University of Wisconsin - Madison School of Nursing: Survey
Do you provide help or care to a family member living with dementia? Has that family member with dementia been admitted to the hospital? If so, check out the flyer below regarding a survey to help develop training materials for hospitals.
