Caregiver Support 

Who is a family caregiver and what do they do?

A family caregiver is a wife, husband, adult child or other family member or friend who provides assistance to a loved one who is ill, frail, has dementia or just needs some help in order to remain as independent as possible. A family caregiver can care for someone who lives at home, in a nursing home, down the road or across the country.A grandparent raising a grandchild is also a family caregiver.


Save the date -  Caregiver Rejuvenation Tea - scheduled for May 28, 2013 - see details here .


Taking care of yourself…so you can take care of your loved one.


As a caregiver you have the right to care for yourself. The stress of caregiving can cause increased health problems, disrupted relationships, depression and it can decrease your ability to give good care...and to give care in a loving way. Both you and the family member you care for will benefit from you taking care of you.

Caregiver Resources and Support Include:

  • Caregiver respite grants
  • Support Groups
  • One-on-one Support  
  • Are you caring for someone with Dementia? Learn more about the Reach Out Program.
  • Visit this page to learn more about the Powerful Tools for Caregivers class
  • Employing a Care Giver in Your Home 
  • Caregiver's Corner Newsletter Spring 2013 
  • Plan Ahead - Caring for Someone with Dementia in a Disaster 
  • Alzheimer's Association Website Link
  • Other Useful Links

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    Call the Senior HelpLine at 1-800-642-5119