Caregiver Support

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

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 support groups and classes (either in the community or at worksites).

• Caregiver Guide
• Caregiver Newsletter
• Calendar
• Email List
• Caregiver Academy
• 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

• Caregiver Passes
• Activity Joy Kit
• Homecare Activity Kits
• Calming Quilt

Contact Information

Volunteer

The Caregiver Support program is always seeking volunteers. 

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