You can get caregiving support if you are caring for a vulnerable adult or child.
This includes:
- You are caring for a relative or friend. They are age 60 and older have Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia.
- You are caring for a child under the age of 18. You are age 55 and older. You are their grandparent or a related caregiver, but not a parent.
- You are caring for a disabled adult, age 19 to 59. You are age 55 and older.
Referrals to services and support are provided by community-based organizations.
Caregiving support includes:
- Care supplies
- Counseling
- Help with applying for benefits and entitlements
- Information
- In-home care
- Overnight care
- Support Groups
- Training
