Caregiving in rural communities often comes with additional barriers such as limited healthcare access, transportation challenges, workforce shortages, financial strain, and social isolation. At the same time, rural caregivers frequently rely on strong community connections, resilience, and creative problem-solving to support loved ones at home and in their communities.
This page provides resources specifically helpful for rural caregivers and families across Wisconsin, including information on transportation, telehealth, respite care, caregiver support, aging and disability services, financial assistance, and programs designed to improve access to care and support in rural areas.
- Supports farmers, agricultural workers, and farm families facing disabilities, injuries, illnesses, or aging-related challenges
- Provides assistive technology, safety education, and on-farm assessments to help individuals continue living and working independently
- Offers resources especially valuable for rural caregivers supporting loved ones involved in agriculture or rural occupations
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Helps families understand health coverage options (Medicaid, Marketplace plans)
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Important for rural caregivers managing healthcare costs
Wisconsin InterFaith in Action Network (WIFIAN)
Families and caregivers often need support, connection, and reliable information. This page includes organizations, programs, and resources across Wisconsin that help families navigate caregiving, disability support, education, advocacy, and community services.
Wisconsin Office of Rural Health
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Works to improve access to healthcare in rural communities
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Provides data, training, workforce programs, and rural health initiatives
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Helpful for caregivers navigating rural health systems
Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative – Rural Caregiver Toolkit
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Toolkit specifically designed for caregivers in rural Wisconsin
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Includes guidance on medical tasks, legal planning, and caregiver wellbeing
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Connects caregivers to statewide resources and ADRCs
