The Family Caregiver Support Program is designed to identify, assist, and support family caregivers with the task of taking care of their loved one in the home.
What services are available?
Information
To identify caregivers in the area and what services are available for caregivers.
Assistance
Aiding the caregiver to gain access to services that can assist them in their caregiving role. This is identified as Case Management.
Individual/Group Support and Training
Provide training and encourage the caregiver to participate in caregiver or disease specific support groups.
Respite Service
Enables the caregiver to have temporary relief of the caregiving tasks by a paid caregiver so they may participate in activities of their choice to help keep themselves mentally and emotionally well.
Supplemental Services
Identified services such as emergency response system, offered on a limited basis to compliment the care provided by the caregiver.