Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

What it is:

Alamance ElderCare Family Caregiver Support is a program that provides a number of supports to unpaid family caregivers, including education, support, respite (intermittent relief from daily caregiving), and supplemental supports (liquid nutrition, home modification, yardwork, etc).

Purpose

To provide services that include:

  • Monthly Educational Programs
  • Respite Services
  • Care Directed Respite
  • Caregiver Support Group
  • Supplemental Supplies

Who Can Benefit:

  • A caregiver of any age providing care for an older adult age 60 or older
  • A caregiver providing care for a person with Alzheimer’s Disease or related brain disorder.
  • A caregiver (who is not the birth or adoptive parent), age 55 or older, raising a related child age 18 and under or an adult with a disability.

Outcome

  • Provide respite to prevent caregiver burnout. Up to 20 hours every 90 days for Traditional Respite or a $500 voucher for Care Directed Respite.
  • Provide emotional and educational support with caregiving
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