Area Agency on Aging (AAA)

Caregivers

National Family Caregiver Support Program

The National Family Caregiver Support program, administered through the Area Agency on Aging of Dane County, is designed to provide information, support and assistance to:

• Family and friends who help care for a person age 60 and older.
• Family and friends who help care for a person with Alzheimer's disease or other dementia regardless of age.
• Grandparents or relative caregivers age 55+ who are the primary caregiver for their relative's children age 19 or younger, or who are caring for someone with a severe disability who is 19 to 59 years of age.

See also:

• Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

Services

Services available through the National Family Caregiver Support Program include:

• Information to caregivers about available services.
  See also:
  • 4^th Annual Caregiver Forum (brochure)
  • Caregiver Assistance News
  • Related Websites
  • Living Wills
  • Long-Term Care
  • Magazines, Books & Articles
  • Personal Stories
  • Policy
  • Special Concerns
• Assistance to caregivers in accessing services.
  See also:
  • Dane County Caregiver Alliance
  • Family Caregiver Education Options in Dane County
  • Powerful Tools for Caregivers
  • Practical Skills Training for Family Caregivers
• Individual counseling, organization of support groups, and caregiver training to assist caregivers in making decisions and solving problems related to their caregiver role.
  See also:
  • Support Group
• Respite care to enable caregivers to be temporarily relieved from their caregiving responsibilities, whether their loved one is elderly or a grandchild (supportive home care, home chore, personal care).
• Supplemental services on a limited basis to complement the care provided by the caregiver (home modification, transportation, adaptive aids, personal response systems).
  See also:
  • Supportive Services