Two new services are now available to caregivers and residents of Douglas County.
A new home health agency specializing in rural areas, is opening in Iron River, which will also serve residents in Douglas County. "I Wish", a non-medical home health care agency, will be offering a variety of services including but not limited to housekeeping, laundry assistance, grocery shopping, transportation, medication reminder, and personal care. They also will offer a Health Watch System, similar to a Life Line System. For more information on this service, contact Leela or Scott Mahon at (715) 372-8959 or (800) 304-8251.
Brule Country Companions, an adult family home, has opened in Brule. The home is designed for people who no longer want the responsibilities of traditional residential living, and desire support services close at hand in a family style living environment For more information, contact Marilyn Hautamaki at (715) 374-2717 or Cher TePoel at (800) 319-6995.
Anyone with questions on other available community resources may call the Aging Resource Center for Douglas County at 394-3611, and ask for Luann.
