Caregivers

 

  • Do you need help finding resources for yourself or for a loved one?
  • Looking to connect to caregiver tools or resources for assistance in or outside the home?
     

Caregiving Literature and Reference Materials

        Articles on Caregiving
        Website:  Caregiving 101
        Website:  Tips for Taking Care of Yourself as a Caregiver

        Apps to help stay organized
        Website:  Caring Bridge
        Website:  Lotsa Helping Hands
        Website:  Caring Village
        Website:  eCare21

Resources for Caregivers of Seniors

Alabama CARES Program

Alabama CARES Program Provides caregivers with support services in Alabama

  • Caregiver Information
  • Caregiver Assistance
  • Caregiver Respite
  • Caregiver Education
  • Caregiver Supplemental Information
  • Virtual Support Group contact 205-670-5770 or email Jeremy Raines at jraines@m4a.org


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Find Help

Information, education and services for family caregivers on relief for caregivers, food, transportation and much more. Including a search engine of services by zip code and in various languages.


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National Association Area Agency on Aging

The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging can help you connect to your local Area Agency on Aging to get a listing of resources in your community that provides information and assistance for older adults and caregivers.

        Need a specific area in Alabama for help? Visit US Aging and enter your zip code to search for services in your area.
        Website:  https://www.n4a.org

        Local to Alabama? Use the AAA locator at county level on the Alabama Department of Senior Services.
        Website:  https://alabamaageline.gov

Veteran's Administration Caregiver Resources

Support for families caregiving for Veterans


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Alabama 2-1-1

Callers can access a wide array of services in Alabama such as support groups, home health care, respite care, and community involvement opportunities.


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Alzheimer's Caregiver Support

Alzheimer's Caregiver Support - Alabama Department of Public Health


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Caregiver Resources - ARCHANGELS

Library of care resources to assist caregivers

  • Stress
  • Quick low cost meals
  • Exercise
  • Managing time
  • Talking with your employer
  • Asking for help
  • Household tips
  • Finances
  • Talking with healthcare providers


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Caring.com

Resources to navigate caregiver resources for Seniors


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Resources for Caregivers of Children and Adolescents

General Resources:

        Alabama Family Central makes finding education, healthcare, child services and family resources fast and easy.
        Website: https://alabamafamilycentral.org/

        Parenting Assistance Line - information and support to nurture your family.
        Website: https://pal.ua.edu/

        Children’s of Alabama Caregiver Education & Support
        Website: https://www.childrensal.org/caregiver-education-and-support

Condition Specific Resources:

        The Arc of Shelby County support for parents and caregivers of children with developmental disabilities
        Website: https://thearcofshelby.org/parentsandfamilies/

        Autism Society of Alabama
        Website: https://www.autism-alabama.org/

        Alabama Partnership for Children
        Website: https://alabamapartnershipforchildren.org/our-work/

        Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities
        Website: https://www.smartkidswithld.org

        National Family Association for Deaf and Blind
        Website: https://nfadb.org

        Learning Disabilities Association of America
        Website: https://ldaamerica.org

        Children with Diabetes
        Website: https://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com

        Epilepsy Foundation Alabama
        Website: https://www.epilepsy.com/local/alabama
        Support groups: call 205-453-8205 or email https://alabama@efa.org 

        National Epilepsy Foundation
        Website: https://www.epilepsy.com
        Support groups: https://www.epilepsy.com/connect