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County awards caregiver grants and funds evidence-based wellness classes

Bayfield County Department of Human Services Aging and Disability Services Advisory Committee · May 19, 2026
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Summary

Bayfield County reported two GWAAR caregiver grants totaling $38,041 for 2026 and a $2,750 grant supporting volunteer-run Tai Ji Quan and StrongBodies classes; funds prioritize low-income households for respite and support services.

Watters-Moffitt reported two GWAAR grants for caregiver assistance in 2026: $24,730 for the National Family Caregiver Program and $13,311 for the Alzheimer’s Family and Caregiver Support Program, which pay for respite care and supplemental home help and are generally prioritized for low-income households.

She also described two evidence-based, volunteer-run health promotion programs funded by a separate grant of $2,750: Tai Ji Quan classes held in Bayfield, Cable and Washburn, and StrongBodies classes meeting twice weekly in Port Wing with plans to expand to Barnes and Iron River. Information on grant guidelines and eligibility was said to be forthcoming.

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