A caregiver may be a 76-year-old woman caring for her husband who has suffered a stroke…

or a 52-year-old woman who is caring for her 80-year-old mother who has Alzheimer’s disease –

or a 27-year-old man who regularly volunteers to help the frail couple next door. 

If you are a caregiver, you are not alone.

Many people in Illinois are facing the same challenges, questions and decisions about caring for an older person.

You are not alone…

·    There are 25 million caregivers in the United States

·        One out of four households nationwide is involved in caregiving for someone age 50 or older

·        Family members and friends provide 85% of all home care

·        Caregiving cuts across age, income, education, gender, class and ethnicity

The Caregiver Resource Centers in east central Illinois can help you with the following:

·         Respite Care

·        Caregiver support groups

·        Caregiver training

·        Caregiver advice, consultation and emotional support

·        Home modification

It’s important to ASK for help! 

 Please call the Caregiver Resource Center near you!

Click here to find your local Caregiver Resource Center.