Help and Support for the Caregiver

Are you caring for an older relative or spouse? Do you have primary responsibility for raising a grandchild? The constant demands and responsibility for caring for another person can be both rewarding and tiring. Caregiving can be fulfilling, but emotionally exhausting.

The National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) is designed to provide help and support just for you - the caregiver. The staff of the Family Caregiver Program can provide:

• Information about available services that may be helpful to you
• Assistance with locating resources
• Temporary respite (relief) from the constant demands of caregiving responsibilities
• Provision of supplies or assistive devices that may make your tasks easier
• Other support services…

Eligibility: A caregiver of any age with primary responsibility for caring for an older adult 60 or older, or someone 55+ caring for a grandchild, under the age of 18 years old.

For more information, call: (410) 222-4464

Email:  caregiver_support@aacounty.org

• Respite Care Referral
• Information and Assistance

Websites for Caregivers:

www.caregiver.org
This Family Caregiver Alliance Resource Center site provides information caregiving resources, fact sheets, online support groups and care planning consultation.

www.caregiving.org
The National Alliance for Caregiving site provides tips for caregivers, links to other resources and a comprehensive listing of books, websites and other resources for caregivers.

www.careguide.com
The Children of Aging Parents website includes information about area support groups, online caregiver support for issues such as finding care, paying for care, legal issues and general information.

www.familycareamerica.com
Familycare America features a website with a library of caregiving information and community features that allow caregivers to share their stories with others.

www.nfcacares.org
The National Family Caregiver Association provides an Internet site where caregivers can sign up for information about participating in caregiver research, caregiver welcome kits, and a quarterly caregiver newsletter.

www.alz.org
On this site from the Alzheimer’s Association, you will find information about the disease, their programs and services, and their advocacy efforts.