Did you know that Florida will pay you to care for your loved one through the

National Family Caregiver Support Program

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The Department administers National Family Caregiver Support Program services to help families under certain circumstances, including those that care for frail older relatives and grandparents, or older relatives who serve as caregivers for minor children or children of any age who have disabilities.

Funds for the National Family Caregiver Support Program come from Title III-E of the federal Older Americans Act. Resources are allocated to Area Agencies on Aging, which contracts with local service providers to deliver a range of services.

These services include:

  • Information
  • Transportation
  • Material Aid
  • Assistance in gaining access to services
  • Individual counseling
  • Organization of support groups and caregiver training
  • Respite care
  • Supplemental services, including housing improvement, chore, provision of medical supplies and services
  • Legal assistance for caregivers, grandparents or older individuals who are caregivers for relatives.

Use the link above to seee more about the program.

Grab the Caregiver Toolkit from the State of Florida

“Caregiver Toolkit: The Florida State Health Improvement Plan (Florida SHIP) pulled together resources from non-profits, businesses and government agencies that specialize in caregiving, senior care, aging, and end-of-life issues. “

 

Here is more information on from the Family Care Alliance on Caregiving and managaing frustration.  https://www.caregiver.org/resource/dementia-caregiving-and-controlling-frustration/

They state,” When dealing with an uncontrollable circumstance, you do control one thing: how you respond to that circumstance.

In order to respond without extreme frustration, you will need to:

  • Learn to recognize the warnings signs of frustration.
  • Intervene to calm yourself down physically.
  • Modify your thoughts in a way that reduces your stress.
  • Learn to communicate assertively.
  • Learn to ask for help.”

Use the link for more tips and advice