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Family Caregiver Support Network |
About The Program:
The Family Caregiver Support Network (FCSN) is a free resource center that helps family caregivers of older adults. A family caregiver is a spouse, adult child, other relative, friend or neighbor who is concerned about, helps or cares for an older adult (age 60-plus).
FCSN is a one-stop resource center that assists family caregivers with personal concerns related to caregiving and their older adult care needs. FCSN is part of the National Family Caregiver Support Program. It is funded through the Milwaukee County Dept. on Aging and United Way of Greater Milwaukee, and is a program of Interfaith Older Adults Programs, Inc. All FCSN services are free.
Services Available:
- Telephone assistance
- Local: 414-220-8600
- Toll Free: 800-449-4481
- Caregiver personal support
- Older adult care and living options counseling
- Classes on self and older adult care
- Referrals to resources
- Advocacy
- Public awareness information and group presentations
Information & Resources:
- Medical, legal, financial, community and support group contacts
- Older adult services, housing, assisted living & nursing home information
- Inspection reports for adult licensed care facilities in Southeastern Wisconsin
- Health and supportive literature
- Quarterly Caregiver Circle newsletter
- A respite program managed by the Milwaukee County Dept. on Aging
- Resource Library - FCSN has an extensive resource library with videotapes, CDs and books on caregiver-related topics, from coping with caregiving stress to providing hands-on care for an older adult. FCSN will send materials directly to family caregivers and professionals who help them. Materials may be kept for two to three weeks. There is no charge for having materials sent.
Call or refer family caregivers of older adults to the Family Caregiver Support Network at (414) 220-8600 for information and support!
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