• 327 nursing homes have shut down since 2020​
  • More than 400 of certified residential care homes are at risk of shutting down in 2022​
  • By 2034, older adults will outnumber children for the first time in our history

 The entire nation is experiencing a Direct Caregiver Workforce Crisis, the state of Wisconsin is in a Caregiver crisis, our very own Sawyer County is experiencing a Caregiver crisis. We have people in our own community who do not have the supports they need.  These supports range from nursing supports to housekeeping, meal prep, laundry, help with dressing and bathing and transportation to appointments.  ALL these supports are considered caregiver supports and we need ALL these types of caregivers.

We will be hosting a WE CARE Walk & Roll, a community event to educate and increase awareness about the ongoing caregiver crisis and open air caregiver job fair. This event will also provide an opportunity for those searching for caregivers to share more information about their needs and connect them to a caregiver.

 

Poster

 WE CARE SAWYER COUNTY CAREGIVER CRISIS: CONNECTING COMMUNITIES AND CAREGIVERS

  • Mission: We Care seeks to connect people with community resources to address
    the caregiver crisis in Sawyer County
  • Vision: Our Mission is to bring awareness and educate community members
    on the caregiver crisis
  • Goal: Recruit and retain caregivers in your community

For information about We Care Sawyer County contact
Deb Magowan at: 715-398-2640, Deb.Magowan@INCLUSA.org

2021-2022 SRC Fundraising Events

COMMUNITY HEALTH EVENT:

EAT WELL….. MOVE MORE….. LIVE LONGER….

TIME: 10:00am-NOON on (Wednesday) AUGUST 3rd, 2022 at Shues Pond Park, located at 10607 Kansas Ave.

QUESTIONS: PLEASE CALL JODI OLNEY AT the Senior Resource Center 715-634-3000.

 

Senior Resource Center Fundraiser Cookout

Friday and Saturday-July 8 and 9, 2022
Lynn’s Custom Meats and Catering
10 to 3 PM For Burgers and Brats!

Stop over, have lunch with the Senior Resource Center Staff and family, Board Members, and Seniors, while supporting the Senior Meal Sites – meals and programs in Sawyer County.

 

Bingo is Back on Fridays!!!

Come and have lunch at the Senior Resource Center and then… Bingo! Please call 634-4680 between 8-9 am to reserve your lunch spot. Starting Jun 10th, 2022 at  the Senior Resource Center located at 15856 E 5th St. in Hayward, WI.

Questions?  Call us at 715-634-3000.

    

 

Bingo – Red School House Wines – Stone Lake 2022

Every other Wednesday starting in June through end of August.

At least 2 people to help Dick and Joey collect money and call when Joey isn’t available.

Cranberry Fest Parade – Stone Lake – First Saturday in October 2022
Help Joey and Jodi with coordinating Cranberry Fest Parade line up and traffic control. At least 3 or 4 people to help day of parade.

Drive – In Evening Meal – 2022
One Night Month – Wednesday – dates TBD (May, June, July, August, September, possibly October weather permitting)
At least 3 – 4 people to help cook, bag and car hop.

SRC Garage Sale Date TBD in June 2022
3-4 people to help organize, set up, take down and assistant with any other jobs needed.

Car Show – Date TBA – Sawyer County Fair Count

Lynn’s Custom Meats and Catering – July 8 and 9th

Backroads Coffee Pending – TBA

 

Fundraising Events can be coordinate with Nutrition Advisory Council when new council is formed.

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