Caregivers
What we can do for you
Our goal is to provide proactive planning, support, and resources to help caregivers before they burn out or experience a crisis. We do that by offering:
- Tailored education on caregiving best practices
- Emotional and social support for caregivers
- Practical support for caregivers in the primary care setting
- Caregiving plans that draw on expertise across healthcare disciplines
- Connection to community resources that strengthen health, stability, and independence
What we ask of you
At the Badger Caregiving Clinic, caregivers will complete a brief needs assessment, meet with an interprofessional student team, and receive personalized education and community resources tailored to their situation. These services are provided at no cost. With their permission, caregivers may also be contacted for a follow-up phone call. Participation is entirely voluntary, and this service is separate from primary care visits.
Frequently Asked Questions
“Family caregivers” come from all backgrounds and may provide support to a spouse, partner, parent, grandparent, friend, or other loved one. Caregivers may assist with daily activities, medical needs, transportation, care coordination, emotional support, or other tasks that help individuals live safely and well. The term also recognizes that a single person may receive care from multiple family caregivers.
For the current pilot phase, the Badger Caregiving Clinic serves caregivers of patients receiving care through the East Terrace Drive Geriatrics Clinic.
During the pilot phase, the Badger Caregiving Clinic is available to caregivers of patients receiving care through the East Terrace Drive Geriatrics Clinic. This initial scope allows us to evaluate and refine the clinic model in partnership with UW Health. As we learn from this pilot, we hope to expand our services in the future to support additional caregivers across the community.
Each clinic visit typically lasts about 30-45 minutes. In addition to the visit, you may be contacted afterward—with your permission—with follow-up resources and brief questionnaires to support your needs and help us continue improving the clinic. You or another family member or friend are welcome to return to the clinic after your first visit if you need additional education and support.
These services are currently offered at no cost. As part of the visit, you may be asked to complete brief questionnaires to help us understand outcomes and improve the clinic. We are using this information to support the development of a future reimbursable model, as services like these may be eligible for coverage under the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Caregiver Training Service Codes.
No, we do not provide transportation. However, this clinic is designed to be conveniently added onto an existing visit. You can participate during your routine primary care appointment or when accompanying a family member or friend to their visit, making it easier to access without needing a separate trip. You are also welcome to call us to schedule a visit at a time that works best for you.
Caregiver Resources
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We’d love to learn more about your caregiving situation and share information about the Badger Caregiving Clinic.