Social Worker/Case Worker – Dementia Care Specialist/Caregiver Support Specialist
The purpose of this position is to provide free information and assistance to adults with memory or cognitive concerns, or who have a dementia diagnosis. Dementia Care Specialists also provide information and support to family members and friends who are providing care to a person with memory concerns. This position is responsible for creating a dementia capable Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC), dementia friendly communities, and provide dementia specific information and resources to providers, agencies, persons with dementia, caregivers, and the community.
The Caregiver Support Coordinator provides support to caregivers. Being responsible for someone else can feel overwhelming if the role is unexpected or interferes with job responsibilities. This is why Wisconsin offers family members and other informal caregiver programs and education opportunities that can make being a caregiver more manageable. The ADRC Caregiver Support Coordinator provides free and unbiased information and assistance to connect families with in-home care providers, respite services and other caregiver resources in the area. The coordinator is trained to navigate individuals through immediate crises and provide decision-making counseling so that caregivers can make informed decisions. The coordinator can also refer families to other professionals that provide legal advice and financial planning services, including information about Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid benefits. The coordinator can provide virtual and in-person services and support that help family members and informal caregivers, such as a neighbor or friend, care for older adults at home. The program prioritizes services to low-income families and older adults with dementia, but one does not have to be low income or have dementia to participate. It is available to any person providing care to an adult age 60+, or any grandparents or other relatives age 55+ who are the primary caregivers for youth under the age of 19.
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