Family Caregiver Resources
- Assistance and support
- Aging Disability and Resource Center (ADRC)
- 608-785-5700
- 1-800-500-3910
- Answers aging and disability questions
- Memory Cafe
- Held monthly in La Crosse
- Opportunity for fellowship with others living with memory loss
- Dementia Care Specialist
- 608-785-5700
- The DICE Approach (Describe, Investigate, Create, Evaluate)
- Call ADRC Dementia Care Specialist (608-785-5700) to discuss if this approach is appropriate for your situation
- Caring for a Person with Alzheimer’s Disease
- La Crosse Park and Recreation Department Programming
- Dementia Support and Education
- Education & Support for Care partners
- Tips for Working Caregivers
- Dementia Live
- A high impact, dementia simulation experience for family, business, church or organization
- Immerses participants into life with dementia, resulting in a deeper understanding of what it's like to live with cognitive impairment and sensory changes.
- Contact ADRC at 608-785-5700
- Peer Caregiver Support
- Medication Log
- Great Rivers 2-1-1
- Offers free, confidential community information and referrals 24 hours/day
- Dial 2-1-1 or (800) 362-8255 to talk to an information and referral specialist
- Crisis Hotline 24/7 - Dial 2-1-1 or (800) 362-8255 to talk to a crisis specialist
- La Crosse Mobile Crisis (24/7)
- 608-784-4357
- Contact for immediate stabilization of an individual
- Decision tree for next steps
- Greater Wisconsin chapter Alzheimer Association (located in Chippewa Falls)
- 715-861-6174
- Regular business hours
- Alzheimer Association 24/7 hotline
- 1-800-272-3900
- Answers all types of questions
- Alzheimer Association website
- Aging Disability and Resource Center (ADRC)
- Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC)
- Resources to manage elder care readiness
Conversation between family, significant others, community agencies and medical providers are very important. The items below can help guide the process.
- Resources
- Person Centered Information form (purple form for refrigerator)
- Community Touring Checklist
- Silver Alert
- The DICE Approach (Describe, Investigate, Create, Evaluate)
- Call ADRC Dementia Care Specialist (608-785-5700) to discuss if this approach is appropriate for your situation
- Caring for a Person with Alzheimer’s Disease
- Tips for Working Caregivers
- Checklist for Family Caregivers (AARP)
- Dementia Live
- A high impact, dementia simulation experience for family, business, church or organization
- Immerses participants into life with dementia, resulting in a deeper understanding of what it's like to live with cognitive impairment and sensory changes.
- Contact ADRC at 608-785-5700
- Video - This link is an Overview video for a free, 30 minute training course from the Alzheimer’s Association on Dementia Conversations: Driving, Doctor Visits, Legal & Financial Planning. To access the full training, you will need to add the full course to your cart and sign up for a free account with the Alzheimer’s Association. You will then be granted access to the full video training module. Please visit the Training and Education Center for more details.
- Monthly La Crosse Senior Life newsletter
- Peer Caregiver Support
- Medication Log
- Agencies
- Aging and Disability Resources Center (ADRC)
- La Crosse County ADRC Resource Guide
- Wisconsin ADRCs
- Alzheimer’s Association
- National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practices (NTG)
- Aging and Disability Resources Center (ADRC)
- Financial and legal planning
- Checklist for financial and legal planning
- Before the After (Causeway Caregivers)
- La Crosse County Bar free monthly legal clinic
- Financial Power of Attorney
- Healthcare Power of Attorney
- VA Aid and Attendance
- Legal planning
- Financial planning
- Guardianship Support Center: Information and assistance related to adult guardianship, protective placement, advance directives, etc.
- Planning for care costs
- Cost comparisons of nursing homes
- Resources
- Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) in La Crosse County
MCO’s offer assisted funding to provide support to eligible elders and adults with disabilities in their community they call home.
- Care Wisconsin
- Inclusa
- IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct)
- My Choice Family Care
Date Last Updated: 01/10/2020 4:30 pm