SENIOR SERVICES:
Family Caregiver:
The Family Caregiver Support Program was established by Congress in 2000 to offer support to family members and informal caregivers by providing up to one, six-hour day per week of respite care to unpaid caregivers caring for a family member or friend over the age of
60. Services for this program are provided on a donation
basis. Seniors will not be denied service because of their inability to pay.
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Ask Yourself | |
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Do I provide care for a family member or friend over the age of 60? | |
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As an unpaid caregiver, do I sometimes feel that I need a break from the care that I provide? | |
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Do I need training on how to take care of myself so I can continue to take care of my loved one? | |
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Am I sometimes at a loss in knowing the resources available to me or my loved one? | |
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Would it be beneficial to meet others who are also providing care for a loved one? | |
If the answer to any of these questions is yes, we may be able to help you.
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Why Do Caregivers Need Respite? | |
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To relieve stress. | |
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To have free time without worry. | |
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To take care of personal needs. | |
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To nurture a sense of well-being. | |
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To enable them to be a caregiver longer. | |
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How Much Does It Cost? |
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There is no cost to you for caregiver support services. Donations to the Family Caregiver Program are always welcome. | |
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Services Available | |
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Respite Care. | |
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Support Groups. | |
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Training. | |
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Information and referrals to services available. | |
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Meals-on-Wheels. | |
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