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Caregiver Booklet
The National Family Caregiver Support program is a federally funded program requiring each state to provide a support program for caregivers. Passed as an amendment to the Older Americans Act in 2000, each state is required to have a program to meet the needs of caregivers.
Who can benefit from this program?
- Caregivers who are caring for someone older than age 60. While many caregivers are family members, this program also includes caregivers who are not related by blood or marriage. This program is also for caregivers of a person with Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder.
- Grandparents and other relative caregivers over the age of 55 who are caring for a child age 18 or under and Grandparents or relative caregivers providing care for adult children with a disability who are between 19 and 59 years of age. The caregivers must be age 55 years and older and cannot be the child’s natural or adoptive parent.
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Contact
Mindy Lohman-Hinz, Caregiver Program Coordinator
Email
Mary Collins, Caregiver Program Coordinator
Email
Department of Aging
1440 Taney Avenue
Frederick, MD 21702
Ph: (301) 600-6001
Fax: (301) 600-3554
Hours
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Monday - Friday
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** There are no income requirements to receive assistance from this program.
What services are included in this program?
- Information, assistance and referrals to local agencies and services that would be beneficial to the caregivers.
- Education and training in coordination with other organizations in Frederick County.
- Respite Services - one time assistance of up to $250 toward respite care.
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An in-home care provider registry listing individuals who provide care services in the home (i.e. companionship care, light housekeeping, meal preparation, hair care and styling, etc.) Contact with staff is required to receive the registry. Please call or email the program coordinators for more information or if you or someone you know would like to be listed as a care provider.
- Supplemental Services - funds allocated to provide supplies to help with care provided by the caregiver. Some examples include: specialized medical equipment, cost of medications and personal hygiene items.
- Resource library
Support Groups
For caregivers of people 60 years of age or older:
Meets the last Wednesday of each month from 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm; Edi Stewart, LCSW -C facilitates.
Please contact the Caregiver Program Coordinators if you have questions about the Support Groups at (301) 600-6001.
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