Caregiver Support

Taking care of yourself…so you can take care of your loved one.

Who is a family caregiver and what do they do?

A family caregiver is a wife, husband, adult child or other family member or friend who provides assistance to a loved one who is ill, frail, has dementia or just needs some help in order to remain as independent as possible. A family caregiver can care for someone who lives at home, in a nursing home, down the road or across the country.A grandparent raising a grandchild is also a family caregiver.

Caregiver Resources and Support Include:

Caregiver respite grants

Support Groups
One-on-one Support
Important Information on Finding Caregivers to Hire and Your Responsibilities as an Employer - Employing a Caregiver in Your Home
Useful Links
Visit this page to learn more about the Powerful Tools for Caregivers class i
Caregiver's Corner Newsletter Fall 2011
Plan Ahead - Caring for Someone with Dementia in a Disaster

Call the Senior HelpLine at 1-800-642-5119

Additional Information

Are you prepared to file your taxes by the April 17th deadline? To find a list of local volunteers available to assist you, click here.
Attention Family Caregivers, Call today!
Spring 2012 - Powerful Tools for Caregivers Classes will be offered in St. Johnsbury
and Newport For more information call 1-800-642-5119
Investing in Health, Community and the Future, with local foods, learn more….
Meals on Wheels recipients can find assistance for their companion animals with the Meals to Pets program. Visit this website to learn more.
Catch a ride on the "Green Express". A FREE new public transportation service for NE Vermont, visit this page to learn more about routes and schedules "Green Express".
Looking for a way to help your community? You could delivery Meals on Wheels, or explore other volunteer opportunities see our resource page here - Volunteer!

Find out how you can be a Senior Companion

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