Through a grant from the National Family Caregivers Support Program (NFCSP), the Caregivers Program serves family members caring for Baltimore County seniors over age 60, as well as grandparents who are seniors with primary care responsibility of grandchildren.
The Baltimore County Department of Aging Caregivers Program offers a variety of services and resources to help family caregivers to provide good care for older relatives, while also taking care of themselves.
On Saturday, November 8, at Bykota Senior Center, 611 Central Avenue in Towson, family caregivers of older adults are invited to this annual free day-long event, presented by the Baltimore County Department of Aging.
Guest speakers, vendor exhibits, and a variety of resources will educate, inform, and assist families in the care of their older relative and loved ones. The conference is from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Pre-registration for attendees is encouraged at www.baltimorecountymd.gov/go/caregivers.
Respite care service for your loved one while attending the Caregivers Conference is available, free of charge, with advance registration. For more information, contact Senior Information and Assistance at 410-887-2594.
CaregiverConnection is a free newsletter filled with practical information for family caregivers of older adults. It is available by mail, by e-mail, or on this web site.
Caregivers Program Specialists offer free individual Consultations to family caregivers who would like support, guidance, and resources regarding the care of their loved one. Limited respite stipends are available to eligible families to help them pay for care so they can take a break from their caregiving responsibilities.
Explore senior services, ranging from independent living to hospice care, at www.takingcareofmomanddad.net and on the award-winning CD Taking Care of Mom and Dad (c).
Local Support Groups are an important resource for caregivers to talk to others about problems and solutions. Some support groups are general, and others are disease-specific.
Outreach events are offered to the general public throughout Baltimore County in a variety of locations including senior centers, the work place, houses of worship, and area universities.
An annual Caregivers Conference is held each November that includes guest speakers, vendor booths, and give-aways.
To learn more about upcoming events, contact Senior Information and Assistance at 410-887-2594.
For eligible clients, the State will pay for covered services to enable them to stay in the community. Medicaid's Home and Community Based Services waiver program is also known as Medicaid Waiver.
Caregivers can read or write messages about caregiving on the Maryland Department of Aging's Caregiving Message Board.
For additional information about any of these services for family caregivers, call Senior Information and Assistance at 410-887-2594 or send an e-mail to aginginfo@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Revised July 25, 2008
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