Relief for the Caregiver

Caregivers need support, too. Everyone acknwledges the effort, discipline and emotional toll that caring for aging parents and other elderly adults takes. This job cannot be done alone. Seeking support and respite, when dealting with elderly care, is an absolute necessity for any caregiver. Ther are a number of ways for senior caregivers to find support, including solicitiing the aid of a care coordinator, finding support groups, and using temporary relief programs, such as adult day care, respite facilities, food delivery programs, home and personal security assurance systems, etc. Take advantage of the services that aid caregivers in their efforts to provide senior care.

Adult Day Care Centers
Structured programs for the elderly, senior day care centers offer activities, meals, and sometimes health & rehabilitative services, in a supervised setting; transportation can be included in the fee. Choose between medical or non-medical ceneters.

Care Management Basics
Where to start when providing senior care. Access to private eldercare management professionals. Resources for Cognitive & Home Assessments.

Caregiver Support
Resources for caregivers such as support groups, ideas and more...

Counseling, Disease & Social/Religious/Ethnic Support Groups & Associations
General behavioral/mental health counseling and condition-specific support groups, dealing with dementia and more...

Crisis, Abuse & Security
CONTACT! & Reassurance organizations provide outreach services for the homebound. Tools and security programs to provide peace of mind when caring for an elderly person.

Nutrition
Resources for nutrition help, meal programs, food delivery, nutritionists and dieticians and more...

Personal Assistants (providing Concierge Activities)


Respite Care & Facilities


State/County - Caregiver Support & Respite


Transportation Services
Private and public transportation options for the elderly and disabled; aging driver challenges, handicapped parking & ambulance services.

Volunteering & Jobs
Resources for volunteers, post-retirement job opportunities.