Are you providing care and assistance for an older spouse, relative or friend?
Are you a grandparent or other relative age 55 or older that is raising a grandchild age 18 or younger?
Are you an older adult caring for a child of any age with a disability?
Are you responsible for the care of an individual of any age diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related neurological disorder?
You are not alone. Many family members and friends like you provide care, assistance and support for a loved one. Care giving may be a familiar part of life for you, and the care you give is often rewarding. But there are times when you may have questions or problems. You may even feel overwhelmed by the responsibility.
Call CICOA’s Elder Solutions program at 317-803-6000 for more information about respite care.
Elder Solutions' Information & Assistance service will help you find caregiving resources in your area:
• Training, support, and counseling groups for family caregivers • Programs for grandparents raising grandchildren • Home health care companies • Housekeeping or chore assistance • Home repair or maintenance • Understanding medical insurance forms • Equipment like walkers, wheelchairs, & lifts • Senior companionship services • Health or medical services • Housing and nursing home information • Financial and estate planning • Transportation services • Websites for family caregivers • Resource material for caregivers like books and videos. Respite Services help a family caregiver take a break from the responsibilities of caring for a loved one.
Elder Solutions will help you learn more about:
• Adult day centers • In-home assistance • Providers of overnight respite care
Supplemental Services are other types of support for you or your loved one like:
• Home delivered meals • Personal emergency response service • Home safety modifications (grab bars, stair rails, small electrical repair) • Assistive devices (walkers, reachers, or caregiving supplies)
Our services are available to:
Anyone caring for a person 60 or older;
Any grandparent or relative 60 or older who is caring for a child age 18 or younger.
