Family Caregiver Support
A family caregiver is anyone who provides unpaid help to a disabled or elderly relative or friend. Family caregivers can also include grandparents and relatives over 60 who care for children under 18 years of age.
Some facts about caregivers:
- Almost 1 in 4 people in the U.S.A. (22.4 million) are involved in caregiving for someone age 60+
- Family members and friends provide 85% of all home care.
- An estimated 20-40% of caregivers balance the responsibility of children under age 18 with their caregiving tasks
At Spectrum Generations, the Family Caregiver Support Program provides the following services to caregivers, community groups and employers:
- Caregiver information and assistance
- Resources for caregivers and employers
- Individual Counseling
- Caregiver support groups <--New-- Printable list!
- Online Support Group available, click here for more information.
- Community education
- Respite and other caregiver support programs
Caregivers are special people. To find out how Spectrum Generations can assist you, call our Consumer Helpline at 1-800-639-1553, TTY: 1-800-464-8703.
Caregiver Couple Featured in LA Times |
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Click on the picture or the link above to go to the Caregivers Story page. The video will start on its own. It is an intimate portrait of what it means to be a caregiver. We would like to thank Cal and Jean for sharing their lives with all of us, and to thank Brent for portraying it with such strength and dignity. |