Caregiver Support
Overview
Description of Services:
Caregivers are faced with a host of new responsibilities many of which are unfamiliar and intimidating and can ultimately create caregiver burnout. As a result, the Caregiver Support Program is a short term program that provides assistance and support to these caregivers.
Respite Services (based on eligibility requirements)
- Brief period of relief for the caregiver
- Homemaking, home health aide, adult day care, short term stay in a nursing home
Supplemental Services (based on eligibility requirements)
- Supplies or equipment
Information and Assistance
- Provide caregivers with services and information available within the community
- Monthly newsletters, caregiver website, caregiver academy and other available training
Support Groups
- Monthly meetings with caregivers to discuss an assigned topic for that month pertaining to care giving as well as a forum to meet with peers in similar circumstances and learn from one another
Consultations
- Consult with the caregiver or families to help plan the care giving process and what to expect
Eligibility
The following specific populations of caregivers are eligible to receive services:
- Adult family members or other informal caregivers age 18 and older providing care to individuals 60 years of age and older
- Adult family members or other informal caregivers age 18 and older providing care to individuals of any age with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders
- Older relatives (not parents) age 55 and older providing care to children under the age of 18; and
- Older relatives, including parents, age 55 and older providing care to adults 18-59 with disabilities
Anyone is eligible for information and assistance, support groups and consultation.
There is no financial eligibility or fees required to participate with the Caregiver Support Program.
Resources
In addition to the links and options offered here, we encourage you to call The Caregiver Support Program at (385) 468-3280 for one-on-one assistance in care planning and management. We also offer online support groups and education using webEx.
- Managing Care Guide
- Gestión de Cuidados
- Caregiver Newsletter
- Calendar
- Email Sign Up Link
- Caregiver Academy
- Caregiver Talking Points
- Stress Busting Program
- AARP Caregiving Resources
- Alzheimer’s Caregiver Center
Resource Directories
- 55 Plus Senior Resource Directory
- List of Our Services
- 211 information- Utah Information Hotline or dial 2-1-1
- Adult Protective Services at (801) 538-3567 or 1-800-371-7897
- Crisis Hotline
- Eldercare Locator for long distance caregivers at 1-800-677-1116
- Senior Blue Book
- Now Playing
Helpful Tools
Contact
Contact Information
| Program Manager: | Charise Jensen |
| Telephone: | 385.468.3280 |
| Email: | cjjensen@slco.org |
| Address: | Salt Lake County Aging and Adult Services Caregiver Support Program 2001 South State Street STE S1-600 Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-4575 |
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Aging & Adult Services
2001 South State Street S1-600
Salt Lake City, UT 84190-4575
Phone: (385) 468-3200
