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Find Wisconsin State caregiving resources, Wisconsin healthcare resources, Wisconsin caregiver support groups, and local and State resources for those taking care of a loved one. We will continue to update these resources to include individual Wisconsin county caregiving resources and information. State & County Caregiving ResourcesALS Association Wisconsin Chapter The Chapter strives to provide hope through research and support through caring to all persons affected by ALS in the State of Wisconsin. At this time services cannot be provided in full due to geographic limitations; however, regardless of where you live in the state, Executive Director Deb McLauchlin, Chapter Patient Services Coordinator Lori Pitroski and Office Manager Katie Rogers are available to answer questions, provide information and direct you to resources throughout the state. For more information contact: Alzheimer's Association - South Central Wisconsin Chapter The South Central Wisconsin Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association provides For more information contact: Alzheimer's Association - Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter The Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter is part of the Alzheimer's Association national network of chapters and one of three in the state. We offer help and hope to persons affected by Alzheimer's and related dementias, their families and care partners, as well as healthcare professionals through an array of programs and services. http://www.alzheimers-sewi.org For more information contact: Alzheimer's Association of Greater Wisconsin Serving the upper 52 counties in WI and one county in MN (Houston). The Alzheimer's Association of Greater Wisconsin's toll-free Helpline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. People with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders, their families, caregivers and the general public can get information and support when they need it. Call us if you have questions about:
You can also call us for emotional support –– as often as you need. We know that living with Alzheimer’s can be overwhelming at times. Remember, we are here for you –– all day, every day. For more information contact: Alzheimer's Association of Greater Wisconsin Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected, and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. For more information contact: Easter Seals of Wisconsin Easter Seals Wisconsin provides services to children and adults with disabilities and support to their families. http://wi.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=WIMA_homepage For more information contact: Lupus Foundation of America, Wisconsin Chapter The mission of the Lupus Foundation of America, Wisconsin Chapter, Inc. is to improve the diagnosis and treatment of lupus, support individuals and families affected by the disease, increase awareness of lupus among professionals and the public, and find the causes and cure. For more information contact: MealCall Visit this site to locate a facility that provides Meals On Wheels that is closest to you. http://www.mealcall.org/meals-on-wheels/wi/index.htm The Wisconsin Huntington's Disease Support Alliance The goal of our web site is to provide a comprehensive overview of Huntington's Disease for individuals and families in the state of Wisconsin. This includes information on how to cope with this disease and support resources available in Wisconsin that we have found to be useful. For more information contact: United Way of Wisconsin The United Way of Wisconsin provides a variety of services, including consultation and technical assistance; public policy monitoring; government and statewide provider relations; campaign support, opportunities for continuing education and networking; and various research reports and newsletters. For more information contact: Wisconsin Aging and Long Term Care Resources From this page you can access a variety of information on programs and services in Wisconsin for older people and caregivers. A brief description of each service is available. http://dhfs.wisconsin.gov/aging/ For more information contact: Wisconsin Community Mental Health Counseling Centers WCMHCC is committed to providing preventive and developmental mental health programming to the general public. The Centers provide a wide array of services for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. These services are strictly confidential. We are accredited by the State of Wisconsin, Department of Social Services and the Wisconsin Association of Outpatient Mental health Facilities. http://www.communitymhccenters.com/ For more information contact: Wisconsin Disability Determination Disability decisions for Wisconsin residents are made by the Wisconsin Division of Health Care Financing, Disability Determination Bureau (DDB). Visit this site to determine your eligibility for services. http://dhfs.wisconsin.gov/ddb/ For more information contact: Wisconsin Family Caregiver Support Network The Wisconsin Association of Area Agencies on Aging (W4A) has developed the Wisconsin Caregiver website to support, inform, educate and assist caregivers. The primary function of the website is to help caregivers (both in and out of state) find resources in their county, tribe or AAA. The site also has a section with upcoming state caregiver events and contains a comprehensive collection of links to state and national resources related to caregiving, health care, living options, legal support, financial support and grandparenting. http://www.wisconsincaregiver.org/ For more information contact:
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