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Support Services for CaregiversFree Telephone Information and Referral through our Aging Information CenterResource specialist can answer your questions and provide free advice and referrals to local, statewide and national services for seniors, caregivers and professionals. You can request materials which facilitate conversations on sensitive topics such as driving, memory loss, and planning for the future. Call Minuteman Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-5:00 pm. Call 1-800-AGE-INFO weekday evenings until 8:00 pm and Saturday until 1:00 pm. Free In-Home Visits Care Advisor - A Care Advisor can come to your home to discuss your needs, and to provide valuable information and recommendations on resources and services available to help you better manager your caregiving responsibilities. If needed, the Care Advisor can link you with a Care Manager for ongoing support and assistance. |
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| Caregiver Specialist - You can receive personalized in-home training on challenging day to day issues such as bathing, transferring, medication management, home safety, and coping with resistance.
Memory Disorder Consultation - A Memory Disorder Specialist can come to your home to consult about your situation. They conduct a client evaluation, offer one-to-one education on diagnosis, disease process, and behavior management, and make recommendations for caregiver support and services. Care Managers Care managers can provide an in-home assessment, and ongoing support for you as a caregiver. They will arrange in-home services, monitor care and offer assistance on residential placement if needed. Service is free of charge for seniors who quality for state programs and available on a private pay basis for all others. Respite Care Program Caregivers who provide daily care often need a break to tend to their own needs. A care manager will work with you to develop a service plan. Fee determined using income-based sliding scale. Support Group for Grandparents Grandparents who are primarily responsible for raising their grandchildren face many unique challenges on a daily basis. The goal of the Arlington Grandparents Support Group is to improve the overall functioning of households where a grandparent has taken on this important role and is a primary caretaker for a grandchild. The group is open to all parenting grandparents in the Minuteman Senior Services service area. Caring ConversationsTM Experienced speakers are available for free presentations that educate and assist those concerned about seniors. Location determined by host. |