Support for Caregivers
Support Options:
Are you caring for an adult family member, friend, or neighbor? Caregivers need support too. You can call 2-1-1 to find a local ADRC (Aging and Disability Resource Center) that can help you manage care. Some jobs also offer support for caregivers. Call your Human Resources department and ask what is offered.
Are you caring for a veteran?
The VA has a caregiver program for enrolled veterans. Call your local ADRC and ask for the Caregiver Coordinator.
See if your loved one qualifies for a Medicaid long-term care program.
Long-term care may pay for:
Help with daily living tasks
Respite care (Someone watches your loved one to give you a short break.)
Safety changes in your home
Transportation
Adult day care
Assisted living
Care management
Nursing home
To qualify, the person you care for must:
Need help with at least 3 daily living tasks, such as personal care, making meals, or taking medication.
Have a diagnosed disability, health condition, or cognitive impairment. This means it’s hard to learn new things, concentrate, or make everyday decisions.
To apply:
Call 2-1-1 to find your local ADRC (Aging and Disability Resource Center) and ask if you qualify for a Medicaid long-term care program.
State grant programs for financial help:
There are 3 state grant programs to help pay for some types of care. Check below for what type of care is covered. You can also ask your local ADRC if there are grants for your specific condition.
Respite care
Adult day care
Help with daily living tasks
Caregiver help for stress and depression
Other supplies or activities to support the caregiver
Safety changes in the home
#1: National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP)
To qualify, you care for someone who:
Needs help with 2 or more daily living tasks
Has cognitive impairments
The person you care for is one of these:
Aged 60+
Has Alzheimer’s or dementia
Is a disabled adult, and you are age 55+
Is a child under 18, and you are age 55+
To apply: Call 2-1-1 to find your local ADRC and apply with the ADRC
#2: Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Family and Caregiver Support Program (AFSCP)
To qualify, you care for someone who:
Has dementia or Alzheimer’s and lives in a home setting
Has an income of $48,000 or less a year after taxes (loved one and spouse). You can also subtract the costs related to care.
To apply: Call 2-1-1 to find your local ADRC and apply with the ADRC
#3: Caregiver Respite Grant Program
To qualify, you care for a child or adult family member who:
Has applied for other grants or long-term care and was denied, or won’t get services for 30 days.
Needs help with 2 or more daily activities
Or has cognitive impairments
To apply: Visit the Respite Care Association of Wisconsin’s website
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