Family and Caregivers

Support and Resources are Available to Help Prevent Caregiver Burnout


Calumet County Caregiver Coalition

A Caregiver Coalition is a group of community-based organizations, health care providers, experienced caregivers, and others working with a common mission to provide family caregivers in our community with a link to vital services and support.

List of Resources

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  1. WHO is a careGIVER?
  2. SYMPTOMS OF BURNOUT

Many who are helping others don't often think of themselves as "caregivers." But when one or more of the following types of situations arise, it's time to start considering yourself as a caregiver:

  • A health problem is cramping your mother's lifestyle
  • You are helping out with a parent's financial issues
  • Home maintenance is slipping - the grass is overgrown, and things are broken, but not repaired
  • The refrigerator is poorly stocked and food is going bad
  • Your grandfather has died and your grandmother is alone for the first time in 40 years
  • Dad seems distracted on the phone and you are concerned about his memory

You are not alone! There is a wealth of caregiving resources, support groups, and other information for all different kinds of caregivers.