Caregiver Resources

 Adult Day Services:

Adult day services provide mental and social stimulation for elders and adults with disabilities in a safe, supportive environment allowing family caregivers to take a break.

• Washington County: Project Independence in Barre, click here
• Lamoille County: Out & About in Morrisville, click here
• Orange County: Gifford Medical Center Adult Day in Bethel, click here
• Orange County: Oxbow Senior Independence Program, click here
• For a list of Adult Day Services in Vermont: click here

Alzheimer’s and dementia related resources:

Alzheimer’s Association – resources and practical tips for dementia caregivers

Caring for a Person with Alzheimer’s Disease – guide from National Institute on Aging

Drivers and Dementia – assessing abilities and tips for families

Memory Center at Fletcher Allen in Burlington

Upper Valley Memory Center at Dartmouth-Hitchcock

Caregiver health:

Finding the Balance - CVCOA caregiver newsletter

Caregiver Stress: Tips for Taking Care of Yourself

Taking Care of YOU: Self-care for Family Caregivers

Caregiver websites:

Caregiver websites provide information on a wide range of topics; many also offer online support groups.

AARP Caregiving

AARP Caregiving Resource Center

Aging Care

Ask Medicare

Family Caregiving Alliance

NY Times New Old Age blog

Strength for Caring

Other resources:

Family Conversations About Driving – tips for families

Lotsa Helping Hands – communicate easily with family and friends and set up services by creating a free, web-based community

The Vermont Guide to Parental and Family Leave (PDF)