United Senior Services: Caregiving- Information

CAREGIVER SUPPORT AND TRAINING

So what do you do if, as in the story above, you find yourself thrust into a caregiving role with no preparation or training? Currently, there’s no easy answer, but some places to look for help are these online resources:

http://www.nfcacares.org/  —   This is the website of the National Family Caregivers Association. It can link you to a wide variety of training resources and service information. There are also ways to connect with other family caregivers for peer learning and support.

http://www.familycaregiving101.org/    This website has even more specific tips and training ideas for family caregivers.

http://www.caregiving.org/  -  This is the website of the National Alliance for Caregiving, and it is full of great information for family caregivers, including helpful explanations about the hospital discharge process.

http://www.redcross.org/  -  The American Red Cross offers caregiving classes at some of its local chapters, including the Central Florida Chapter on Bumby Ave. in Orlando. Contact them by calling (407) 894‑4141 or see a complete list of courses on their website: http://www.redcross.org/take-a-class . The Space Coast Chapter in Rockledge does not currently offer the caregiver training, but does offer CPR and Nurse Assistant training. Contact them at 321−890−1002.