November Lunch and Learn: National Caregiver Month
November is National Caregiver Month, a time to honor and recognize the millions of caregivers who devote their time and energy to caring for loved ones. Caregiving can be a challenging and often thankless job, but it is also one of the most rewarding experiences a person can have.
This month is an opportunity to celebrate and show appreciation for caregivers of all kinds, including those who care for aging parents, disabled family members, and children with special needs. It is also a time to raise awareness of the difficulties and sacrifices that caregivers face on a daily basis.
Resources
Aging Resources of Central Iowa
- Family Caregiver programs
- Information and Assistance
- Support Groups
- Respite Services/Referrals
- List of Home Health Care Agencies
- Lifelong Links
- -disability related resources for caregivers
Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP)
Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waiver Program
Unity Point Health -Eyerly Ball
- Integrated Health home
- Crisis Line/response team
- Outpatient therapy and treatment
- Residential care facilities and habilitation homes
- Senior outreach counseling
- Integrated Health home
- Crisis Line/response team
- Outpatient therapy and treatment
- Residential care facilities and habilitation homes
- Senior outreach counseling
Serves children, adults, seniors, and caregivers
VA Family Caregiver Assistance Program
- Contact the Caregiver Support Line at 855-260-3274, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. ET, and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET