Caring for a family member or friend who requires help can be a daunting job and is one of the most important roles you will ever take on. Here are resources that will help you cope and get the support you need as a caregiver. You can also find specific resources in the Senior Resources section of this website.
The National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) is funded by the Administration for Community Living, and is operated in partnership with the State of Connecticut Department on Aging and the Connecticut Area Agencies on Aging.
These programs offer information and support to caregivers throughout Connecticut.
Respite care is a temporary, substitute living arrangement for dependent adults which provides a brief period of relief or rest, usually more than 24 hours, for family members who are their regular caregivers.
Day programs that provide meals, therapeutic recreation, social supports and assistance with daily living skills for seniors with disabilities or memory impaired individuals.
Support groups for individuals caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s disease, Dementia and related disorders.
Information about early-stage, middle-stage and late-stage caregiving from the Alzheimer’s Association.
The Center offers support groups, counseling, education, meditation and exercise programs to help and support caregivers.
AARP provides articles, resources and webinars that focus on topics relating to caregivers.
This online forum lets you connect with other caregivers on similar interests, experiences and needs.
Family Caregiver Alliance has partnered with Smart Patients to create this new Caregiver Community so that caregivers and other loved ones can join the community for free to share, interact, and learn from each other in a safe, supportive environment.
Alzheimer’s Association provides caregiver resources for LGBTQ community members.
Family Caregiver Alliance report on special concerns of LGBT caregivers.
With 1 in 5 American adults taking on the role of family caregiver, it is important to explore best practices and resources available that can help take the stress off caregivers while still providing quality care for aging adults.
The Goldstone Caregiver Center at Danbury Hospital provides support to caregivers through educational programs, end-of-life support, support groups, and more. View their upcoming programs happening this month.
Every November, the Caregiver Action Network celebrates National Family Caregivers Month, a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country. Caregiver Action Network provides free education, peer support, and resources to family caregivers across the country.
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