Written by: The OCC Caregiver Chat Team Caring for a loved one can be both rewarding and challenging. Caregiver Chats provide a welcoming virtual space where family caregivers can connect, learn, and find support from others who understand their journey. The Outagamie Caregiver Coalition has been hosting Caregiver Chats in various configurations and locations for more than ten years. To offer flexibility in the comfort of your own home, Caregiver Chats typically occur on the

Written by: Wendi Butkovich - Service Coordinator Since 1985, Round House Manor has been providing affordable housing to its residents using funds from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. Rents are based on income, minus medical expenses. All utilities are included in the rent, so residents pay 30% of their adjusted gross income and usually only have a phone or cable bill to pay for out of pocket. The property is located on the Fox River and is surr

Written by: David Chapman (Past President) The Outagamie Caregiver Coalition was created to empower caregivers, families and communities with tools that they never knew they needed. These gifts provide an effective balance in life. Often individuals are unaware of community resources that are available and the magnitude of a difference that they can make. The Coalition is about advocating and assisting even when individuals are uncertain about what their needs are. If we do

Caregivers tend to undervalue the support they give, but it makes a huge difference to the ones who are cared for.