Family Caregiver Support Program
- Family Caregiver Support Program
- Celebrating 10th Anniversary of the National Family Caregiver Support Program
- Caregiver Tip of the Week
The Family Caregiver Support Program offers assistance to those who are:
- Caring for an adult age 60 or older
- Caring for an adult of any age with Alzheimer’s disease
- Over 60, and caring for a child 18 years of age, or younger, including someone with mental retardation or a developmental disability
Through this program, caregivers can get information, as well as one-on-one assistance to assess their loved one’s needs, identify options, and obtain referral to community-based services. Training and support services, such as stress management, behavior management, caregiver support groups, and training in hands-on care are also available.
Respite services can provide temporary relief from care-giving duties.
You don’t have to do it alone!
(Excerpt from AoA eNews Letter, 10/2010) Serving as a caregiver for a loved one is both challenging and rewarding. All too often, the efforts of family caregivers go unnoticed. To honor this dedication and commitment, the U.S. Administration on Aging (AoA) is excited to announce the Year of the Family Caregiver.
November 2010 marks the 10th Anniversary of the National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP). To help celebrate this milestone and to highlight the important role caregivers play in the everyday lives of those for whom they provide care, AoA would like to help you recognize the tremendous efforts of family caregivers. A new website, www.celebratingfamilycaregivers.org has been created and is equipped with the tools and materials you need to organize, publicize, and host events to honor caregivers and celebrate the NFCSP's accomplishments. Please take full advantage of this website. It is a useful tool designed and built for many types of organizations.
