Invisible Army: Caregivers on the Front Lines

The New York State Caregiving & Respite Coalition supports family caregivers through training, education and access to respite resources. It also offers reimbursement up to $600 for respite care, aiming to provide financial relief and a break for some of the 4.1 million family caregivers statewide.

Research shows that providing uncompensated care for a parent, sibling or other close relative or friend can be a drain on one’s bank account.

Home Help is one of a handful of programs that compensate caregivers of Michigan residents who otherwise would need residential nursing care, adult foster care or a home for the aged.

Lifespan’s Financial Management program, which got its start in Monroe County about 20 years ago, is designed to help adults, 60 and older, manage their personal finances.

For anyone thrust into a caregiver role, it can feel like drowning, having to quickly get up to speed on medications, bills, legal paperwork, assess care options — the fit, the quality and the cost. An online resource called Trualta provides free web-based training, tips and other resources.

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