Caregiving & Caregiver Support
Caregiving is one of the most demanding, stressful and rewarding jobs there
is. Those of us who have been caregivers know that the days are long
and the work is difficult. Many caregivers cannot get out to do the
most basic of activities such as grocery shopping, going for a walk or seeing
a movie. After awhile a caregiver may begin to feel isolated.
Davis County Aging Services offers a new Caregiver Support Program that can
help you in your caregiving role. There is some relief out there!
If you are a caregiver and are looking for information or assistance about
caregiving, Davis County Aging Services may be able to help by:
- Providing information on available services and programs that can help
with the care of your loved one.
- Assisting you in connecting with resources in our community to help
ease the role of caregiving.
- Providing advice, guidance and instructions about options and methods
for dealing with caregiving responsibilities.
- Paying for some respite care services - short periods of relief or
rest for caregivers.
- Paying for some equipment and devices to make your caregiving
responsibilities easier. Some examples would be medical
equipment and supplies, assistive devices, incontinence supplies,
grab bars, ramps, housing modifications.
Who is Eligible?
Caregivers may be any age although you must be experiencing a significant
amount of stress related to your caregiving responsibilities. The
individuals you care for must be 60 years of age or older and experiencing
problems maintaining day to day tasks such as dressing, bathing themselves,
toileting, transferring, homemaking, etc.
Income & assetts are not considered, but donations are always welcome.
More Information
For more information click on
www.hsdaas.state.ut.us/caregiving-support.htm
Phone: 801-451-3377
E-mail: shawnan@daviscountyutah.gov
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