CARE Delaware Cares For You. CARE Delaware is offered through the Delaware Health and Social Services Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities (DSAAPD). The program is funded by the Older Americans Act through the National Family Caregiver Support Program, and is administered by the U.S. Administration on Aging. Are you a caregiver? THE CARE DELAWARE PROGRAM ASSISTS, GUIDES AND SUPPORTS CAREGIVERS To be eligible for most services, you must be: -A family member or friend providing in-home and community care to an older adult who is 60 or more years of age. -An older relative, 60 or more years of age, caring for children 18 years of age and younger (for example, grandparents caring for grandchildren). Caring for an older relative or friend? SUPPORT FOR CAREGIVERS Are you caring for an older loved one? Are you a grandparent or relative raising another family member's children? If so, you know that the role of "caregiver" can be stressful and tiring. CARE Delaware can help—by providing support and assistance to help you take the best possible care of your loved one, while taking care of your own health and well being. In this brochure, you'll find a summary of the resources available to you. Raising another family member's children? GRANDPARENT CAREGIVERS Are you a grandparent or older relative raising another family member's children? CARE Delaware partners with other organizations to offer a helping hand to seniors raising children. Summer and holiday camps, and a "Grand Time-Off" community-based program give you a break, while providing worthwhile activities for the children in your care. Additionally, CARE Delaware offers a resource guide to legal concerns related to Family Court, custody, guardianship, foster care, visitation, child support and other important topics. For more information about grandparent support, call Joining Generations at (800) 223-9074. Need some help? CONNECTIONS TO HELP YOU COPE If you know you need help, but are not sure where to begin, CARE Delaware can get you started. Give us a call and our trained staff will talk things over with you. We'll assess your needs, and connect you with local programs and services that support you and your loved ones. CAREGIVER SKILLS TRAINING Would you like to improve your ability to care for your loved one's physical and emotional needs? CARE Delaware offers training and education that can help you protect your loved one from injury, enhance his/her comfort and reduce the stress and frustration you may be feeling. Through The Delaware Ecumenical Council on Children and Families, workshops are offered in a group setting, facilitated by a Registered Nurse. Topics include: Home Safety, Nutrition, Body Mechanics, Breaking Out of Isolation, Transferring a Person Out of Bed, Resources in Delaware. CAREGIVER RESOURCE CENTERS Looking for a good source of information on caregiving topics? CARE Delaware Caregiver Resource Centers serve as lending libraries for training videos, comprehensive resource directories, books, pamphlets and helpful information related to caregiving. There are 27 locations throughout the State of Delaware, five with a part-time coordinator available to provide one-on-one assistance. For more information, call (800) 223-9074 or visit www.dsaapd.com. CARE Delaware Caregiver Resource Centers are the result of a partnership between DSAAPD and the Division of Libraries, local public libraries and senior centers. DELAWARE SUPPORT GROUPS Sometimes it helps to have someone to talk to about the challenges you face. Support groups bring together caregivers and care professionals, facilitating an exchange of concerns, ideas and solutions. For an up-to-date listing of support groups and their meeting dates and times, please visit the web site www.dsaapd.com or call (800) 223-9074. LONG-DISTANCE CARE If you need help finding elder care resources in another state, the Eldercare Locator can help. This nationwide directory assistance service, funded by the United States Administration on Aging, can help connect you with the support nationwide. Call (800) 677-1116, or visit www.eldercare.gov. LOCAL RESOURCES AND SUPPORT For local support groups, resources and organizations, visit www.dsaapd.com ON-LINE SUPPORT, RESOURCES, AND ASSOCIATED ORGANIZATIONS The help you need may be as close as your fingertips. Local and national organizations can be a great resource. Visit these web sites for caregiving and health- related information as well as caregiver support. AARP (800) 424-3410 www.aarp.org ARCH, National Respite Locator Service (800) 773-5433 www.respitelocator.org Alzheimer's Association (800) 272-3900 www.alz.org Brain Injury Association of America www.biausa.org Caregiver Survival Resources www.caregiver911.com Caregivers USA http://Caregivers-usa.org ElderCare Online www.ec-online.net/ Empowering Caregivers www.care-givers.com Family Caregiver Alliance (800) 445-8106 www.caregiver.org Hospice Foundation of America www.hospicefoundation.org MedlinePlus Medlineplus.gov National Alliance for Caregiving www.caregiving.org National Family Caregivers Association (800) 896-3650 www.nfcacares.org U.S. Administration on Aging www.aoa.gov JUST FOR GRANDPARENT CAREGIVERS Generations United www.gu.org Brookdale Foundation www.brookdalefoundation.org Lists resources and organizations providing information and support for grandparent caregivers. Need a break? RESPITE CARE Do you need a break from caregiving responsibilities? Respite care programs provide you with temporary relief, giving you time to tend to personal responsibilities, or just enjoy some free time. You can get the break you need, along with the peace of mind that comes from knowing that your loved one is in good hands. Based on an individualized care plan, participating service providers offer caregivers' assistance with personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming), household duties (light housekeeping, laundry and meal preparation) and companion service in the home. Some providers offer overnight nursing home respite care as well. Saturday Adult Day Respite Program offers a full day break for you, and an enjoyable program of social and recreational activities for your loved one, including music, arts and crafts, exercise programs, word games and outdoor time. Snacks and a nutritious hot lunch are also available. Call (800) 223-9074 to ask for a list of current respite care providers in your local area or visit www.dsaapd.com. There is a sliding scale charge for the CARE Delaware respite care services based on the family income of the care recipient (older person). Need more information? For information and assistance with caregiving concerns, call (800) 223-9074 For information about the CARE Delaware program, visit www.dsaapd.com, or e-mail: DSAAPDinfo@state.de.us