Family Caregiver Resources
- Assistance and support
- Aging Disability and Resource Center (ADRC)
- 608-785-5700
- 1-800-500-3910
- Answers aging and disability questions
- OASIS Caregiver Respite
- Local Caregiver Dementia Support Groups
- Memory Cafe
- Held monthly
- 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 (Click on "Parks & Rec Connect Activity" Tab)
- Dementia Support and Education
- Education & Support for Care partners
- For questions please click for hotline numbers
- Tips for Working Caregivers
- Podcast topics related to seniors and their caregivers (Senior Living Guide)
- Health Literacy
- Improving Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementia Care through Health Literacy
- Strategies
- 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
- Virtual events for caregivers
- The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration
- Lewy Body Dementia Association
- Family Caregiver Alliance - National Center on Caregiving
- The Guided Light Dementia Newsletter
- This new quarterly newsletter launched January 2021 to serve as your go-to-guide for local resources, support ad learning all things dementia.
- If interested in receiving a quarterly digital copy, please subscribe here.
- 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
- National Helplines
Resources for caregivers to receive answers to general questions about dementia, education programs and strategies or just a listening ear when you need it most!
Alzheimer's Association - 24/7 Helpline: 800-272-3900
Alzheimer's Foundation of America - 8 AM-8 PM Weekdays & 8 AM-4 PM Weekends: 800-232-8484
Association for Frontotemporal Dementias: - 866-507-7222
Not a 24-hour line. Leave message and an experienced staff member will respond
Lewy Body Dementia Association 'Lewy Line': - 800-539-9767
Not a 24-hour line. Leave message and an experienced staff member will respond - 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
- Improving Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementia Care through Health Literacy
- 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.
- Online Training for Family Caregivers
- 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)
- Alzheimer's and Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin
- 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
Date Last Updated: 07/25/2022 4:11 pm