Those of you caring for an aging family member know that one of the things you need the most is access to resources. Family members often feel isolated and can benefit from professional insights and information to help navigate the day-to-day challenges and learn the right course of action to take at any given time.
November is National Family Caregivers Month. At Anthem Memory Care, however, we believe caregivers deserve recognition and support every month of the year.
At our communities, we like to consider ourselves a resource for families within our greater communities. That includes yours. That’s why we make it a point to engage regularly, providing advice, ideas and a sounding board for those caregivers who need it.
We also want to make you aware of the numerous external organizations and online resources available to provide insight and help with the day to day needs of family caregivers as well as help plan for the future.
The following list shares some of those resources, courtesy of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:
- Caregivers (MedlinePlus®)
Information for caregivers provided by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. - Mental Health and Addiction Insurance Help
This consumer portal prototype is being released to help consumers get to the correct resource to solve their Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder insurance coverage issue. - Proveedor de atención al paciente (MedlinePlus®)
Spanish-language information for caregivers provided by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. - Caregiving (Medicare.gov)
Resources, stories, and newsletters about taking care of someone with Medicare. - Caregiving (National Institutes on Aging)
Information on caregiving from the National Institutes on Aging at NIH. - Caregivers (Administration for Community Living)
Help and resources for caregivers from the Administration for Community Living. - Alzheimers.gov
The government’s information resource for people taking care of those with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
By the way, we’d like to our name to this list and welcome you to contact any one of our communities. Especially those of you who are caring for a loved one with dementia.
Above all, know that you are not alone in your journey. We’re here to help you find specific local resources to help you with your caregiving activities and plan for the future. Don’t hesitate to call upon us!
By the way, we’d like to our name to this list and welcome you to contact any one of our communities. Especially those of you who are caring for a loved one with dementia.
Above all, know that you are not alone in your journey. We’re here to help you find specific local resources to help you with your caregiving activities and plan for the future. Don’t hesitate to call upon us!