Church Homes LifeSpring assembled a list of agencies and organizations to assist family caregivers with available resources to support caregiving needs for you and a loved one.
877-333-5885 (888-971-2013 for Spanish)
Along with comprehensive coverage of issues affecting caregivers, AARP offers free care guides, legal checklists, information on care options and an online community that supports all types of family caregivers.
855-CARE-640
Information, educational materials and support for family caregivers.
800-445-8106
Information, education and support groups for family caregivers, including the Family Care Navigator, a state-by-state list of services and assistance.
National Alliance for Caregiving
202-918-1013
A coalition of national organizations focused on family caregiving issues. The alliance conducts policy analysis and tracks legislation and initiatives that affect caregivers and care recipients.
800-222-2225
An arm of the National Institutes of Health, NIA offers extensive online information on common age-related health problems, including a section on caregiving for people with serious health issues.
800-838-0879
Provides support for spousal caregivers, including a national network of support groups and an online chat forum.
Alzheimer’s and dementia
800-272-3900
Information and support for people with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers. Operates a 24-hour helpline every day and offers care navigator tools.
Lists more than 700 memory cafés offered in hospitals, libraries, senior centers and other facilities to help people with dementia and other cognitive issues, as well as their caregivers, combat social isolation and connect with others in similar situations.
CANCER
800-227-2345
Offers caregiver and family resources, including a Caregiver Resource Guide available in interactive or downloadable form, videos, and other educational and support materials.
800-4-CANCER
Information and research for caregivers serving cancer patients, including downloadable booklets on caregiver resources and self-care.
888-793-9355
Connects cancer patients and their caregivers through a global network of support organizations and the online community MyLifeLine.
Hospice and palliative care
A directory from the nonprofit Center to Advance Palliative Care that lets you search for providers of palliative care in your area.
Search tool to find hospice providers in your area who participate in Medicare and to how they rank against national averages in areas such as family experience and quality of care.
Professional organization for hospice providers that offers practical tips and advice on family caregiving and hospice.
Search tool that lets you find and compare Medicare-certified home health agencies in your area, with information on services provided and patient ratings.
Legal and financial help
877-267-2323
Medicaid provides health coverage for people with limited income and assets, and unlike Medicare it can help pay for long-term care such as in a nursing home. Medicaid coverage differs from state to state. Contact your state agency with questions.
800-MEDICARE
The federal health program for people age 65 and older or disabled covers home health and skilled nursing services in some circumstances, and its website has tools to help you find care facilities and providers that accept Medicare.
State Health Insurance Assistance Program
Caregiver Programs in Georgia
Georgia Cares - State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
SHIPs, as they’re called, offer local insurance counseling and assistance to Medicare recipients and their families and caregivers.
Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving
Provide caregiver support to individuals through education and advocacy through local, state, and national partnerships.
Long-term care
Online clearinghouse for information and tools to plan for your or your loved one’s long-term care needs, maintained by the federal Administration for Community Living.
Searchable database with information on every Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in the country.
Military caregivers
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
855-260-3274
The federal agency responsible for providing health care services and other vital benefits to eligible U.S. military veterans has a Caregiver Support Program that offers peer support, mentoring, caregiver training programs and a helpline.
Military and Veteran Caregiver Network
American Red Cross-affiliated network of online and community-based support groups and mentoring programs for caregivers of service members and veterans.
Respite care
National Adult Day Services Association
Professional organization for providers of adult day care with consumer resources including an adult day care locator and advice on evaluating and choosing a local center for your loved one.
800-942-2677
The national service network’s Senior Companions program matches older volunteers with seniors who have trouble with daily tasks, helping them live independently and providing respite for family caregivers.
Questions or comments? Please feel free to contact us. We look forward to supporting you in any way we can.