Caregiving is a familiar part of life for so many and can be richly rewarding. However, it usually also presents great challenges for the caregiver and can be extremely stressful, sometimes overwhelming, even in the best of circumstances.  And that stress is only compounded if the caregiver has significant additional responsibilities, such as work or family.
 
Easy access to information, organization, and support is essential in any caregiving role, and CICOA is here to help meet that need.  CICOA can help you get organized by providing critical information on a wealth of topics that you need to know about—or, we can direct you to the right place for what you need. Our information, referral, and support services can help to equip you for providing care and making informed decisions that are appropriate for you and your loved one.

Call us with all of your questions about long-term care, including questions concerning:

• Assisted living
• Nursing home care
• Adult foster care
• Adult day service

Or perhaps you need direction with regard to any of the following other services:

• Home healthcare
• Other in-home assistance such as errands and housekeeping 
• Transportation
• Senior companions

In addition, we can lead you to sources for information on:

• Assistance with financial and legal matters
• Home repair, or safety and accessibility modifications
• Medical equipment, such as walkers and wheelchairs
• Home delivered meals
• Personal emergency response services

And for your further assistance, CICOA:

• Assists with eligibility assessment and application for state funding for many of the above services
• Hosts a resource library of helpful literature related to caregiving that is available to the public
• Provides training and support for family caregivers in virtually every communication venue, whether individually or to groups

From helping you through the Medicare enrollment process—to providing support for grandparents raising grandchildren—CICOA stands ready, at no cost to you or your loved one, to assist with the information, organization, and support that are so essential for successful caregiving.

Give CICOA a call at (317) 254-3660 or (800) 432-2422.  We look forward to hearing from you!