Parents and Caregivers
Due to COVID-19, many caregivers are dealing with increased responsibilities, time commitments and stress. We’ve assembled resources to help you take care of your loved ones during this difficult time. The links below range from free homeschool lessons plans, to protocols to keep the elderly in your care safe, to movement and mindfulness exercises for all ages.
EXPLANATION AND HOW-TOS
| Organization | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Department of Children and Families | COVID-19 resources for caregivers and parents specific to WI. | Website |
| Just For Kids: A Comic Exploring The New Coronavirus | This comic from NPR is a succinct and kid friendly way to explain the coronavirus to your youngsters. | Website |
| Parents Survival Guide | This comprehensive google document has links to resources with suggested routines for children, access to at home educational programs, and links to mental health resources for parents during COVID-19. This is your one stop survival guide for parents during quarantine. | Website |
| Parenting During Coronavirus: What to Know about Play Dates, Online Learning and More | The Washington Post's advice and parenting how-tos and recommendations during COVID-19. | Website |
ENTERTAINMENT / EXERCISE
| Organization | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Headspace | A meditation program specifically for children. | Website |
| Brooklyn Library Virtual Event Schedule | There's a story time for kids, toddler yoga, sing-a-longs and more! | Website |
| GoNoodle | Movement and mindfulness videos for kids. | Website |
| It's Always Autumn | 20 art projects for kids. | Website |
EDUCATION
| Organization | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| 4C for Children | Resources for early care and education. | Website |
| Top Concepts: CK-12 | Resources and how-tos to set up remote learning for grades K-12. | Website |
| Barbara Bush Foundation Educational Took-Kit | The Barbara Bush Foundation has created an educational tool kit to help parents and children learn together at home. | Website |
| Modulo | A homeschool resource available for free during the COVID-19 outbreak. | Website |
| World Games | Geography games to keep your children entertained while they learn. | Website |
RESOURCES FOR THE ELDERLY
| Organization | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Department of Health Services Local Resources | Local PA resources for the elderly in your care including aging and disability resources and senior community care centers. | https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/aging/offices/coagof.htm |
| Wisconsin Department of Health Services | Guidance and protocols for those providing care to older adults while ensuring their safety. | https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/aging/information.htm |
| National Council on Aging | COVID-19 resources for older adults and caregivers. Includes links to transportation and food services by zipcode and distress hotlines. | https://www.ncoa.org/covid-19/covid-19-resources-for-older-adults/ |
| Justice in Aging | COVID-19 resources for advocates serving older adults. | https://www.justiceinaging.org/covid-19-resources-for-advocates/ |
| John Hopkins Medicine | Coronavirus and COVID-19: Caregiving for the elderly. Includes tips for equipping elders to keep connected. | https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/coronavirus/coronavirus-caregiving-for-the-elderly |
| The John A Hartford Foundation | Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) resources for older adults, family caregivers and health care providers. | https://www.johnahartford.org/dissemination-center/view/coronavirus-disease-covid-19-resources-for-older-adults-family-caregivers-and-health-care-providers |
| Family Caregiver Alliance | Coronavirus (COVID-19) resources and articles for family caregivers. | https://www.caregiver.org/coronavirus-covid-19-resources-and-articles-family-caregivers |
| Caregiving.com | Coronavirus (COVID-19) resources for family caregivers and older adults. Includes how to plan and prepare, care delivery and how to continue to take care of yourself. | https://www.caregiving.com/coronavirus-resources/ |
| Alzheimer's Association | Tips and support for dementia caregivers. | https://www.alz.org/help-support/caregiving/coronavirus-(covid-19)-tips-for-dementia-care |