Caregiving in Wisconsin
Expert guides about caregiving in Wisconsin from Brevy Care.
Get Paid to Care for Your Spouse in Wisconsin (2026)
In most cases you can get paid to care for your spouse in Wisconsin, and the most direct route is the state's self-directed Medicaid program, IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct).
Senior Transportation in Wisconsin: Rides for Older Adults (2026)
When an older adult in Wisconsin stops driving, the question isn't whether rides exist.
Wisconsin Dementia Care: Free Help, Respite & Getting Paid (2026)
About 111,000 Wisconsinites 65 and older are living with Alzheimer's, and the state's ADRC dementia specialists are a standout resource.
Caregiver Programs in Wisconsin: Paid, Respite, Support (2026)
Wisconsin's IRIS program lets a participant hire a family member, including a spouse, as a paid caregiver.
Respite Care in Wisconsin: A 2026 Guide for Family Caregivers
In Wisconsin, family caregivers can get funded respite care through IRIS self-direction, free federal caregiver grants, Family Care, and the VA.
How to Get Paid as a Family Caregiver in Wisconsin (2026)
Wisconsin is one of the more flexible states for becoming a paid family caregiver, and it does something many states will not: it lets you be paid to care for your spouse.