Did you know that most people become a caregiver at some point in their life? You may be one of the over 68,000 unpaid informal caregivers in North Dakota if you provide assistance in daily activities for a relative or loved one such as:
- Personal Care
- Housework
- Transportation or running errands
- Meal preparation
- Medical care coordination
- And so much more
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The types of caregiver support you may need will vary over time. Below you will learn about some common terms and supports you might encounter in your caregiving journey.
Respite Care:
- Is a brief beneficial break from caregiving
- Should be used frequently and early in your caregiving experience to avoid exhaustion, isolation, and the feeling of being overwhelmed
- Read the ABCs of Respite to learn more
- Call the ADRL (1-855-462-5465) for more information on Respite Care
- Helps eligible caregivers address challenges related to providing 24-hour care
- Provides services including respite care, information about services and supports, training to assist caregivers to improve their caregiving skills, individual and family counseling, and other services to complement the care provided by caregivers
- Call the ADRL (1-855-462-5465) for more information on the North Dakota FCSP
- Click Here for more information.
- Includes a variety of services and supports paid for by Federal, State, and local funding to allow people to stay in their homes. Contact your county office to apply for state and federally funded HCBS.
- Click Here to find your local office contact information.
- Are administered by your local county social service office or through other community providers
- Considers a person’s functional ability and financial status to determine if the person qualifies for help
- Call the ADRL (1-855-462-5465) to connect with services
Options Counseling:
- Provided by a professional in your area, employed by the Aging Services Division who is familiar with local supports and services for older adults and people with physical disabilities
- Can make home visits, meet you at a convenient location, or talk by phone to connect you to available services
- Helps guide people and their families through options in services and supports that match their needs
- Call the ADRL (1-855-462-5465) to connect with a RASPA to schedule an options counseling visit
- Is a self-care education program that will provide you with tools and strategies to better handle the unique caregiver challenges you face.
- Click Here for more information.
- Is an individual independent contractor or agency that provides paid care for people in their homes or communities
- Find a QSP by searching HERE or calling the ADRL (1-855-462-5465).
- Provides care consultation through the Dementia Care Services Program to assist families in identifying needs, developing plans, finding resources and services, and obtaining education and ongoing support.
- Care consultation is available in person or over the phone.
- For information on the Dementia Care Services Program call the ADRL (1-855-462-5465).
- For more information on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias Click Here or call 1-800-272-3900.
- Offers many caregiver support services such as respite, home health, and homemaker services.
- Click Here for more information or call 1-866-634-8387
Other helpful links
- Prepare to Care: A Planning Guide for Families can help you and other family members discuss and create a caregiving plan.
- Click Here to access the guide and other valuable information for caregivers.
Administration for Community Living
Aging Care
Caregiver Action Network
Caring.com
Community Resource Finder
Eldercare Locator
Family Caregiver Alliance
Family Caregiving Council
General Caregiving Resource Link
LongTermCare.gov
National Alliance for Caregiving
National Respite Network
NDSU Aging Well
Next Avenue
Videocaregiving
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