Caregiver Resource Center

• Respite

Pathlights’ Respite gives caregivers a break from their day-to-day duties for self-care. You may be eligible to receive respite care if your loved one needs 24/7 supervision. 

GUIDE Respite is a voluntary Medicare program where you can receive a care navigator to help coordinate your care and connects you with local community resources and services. Eligibility based on your Medicare plan, those currently enrolled in Medicare Advantage, Hospice, or the Program for All Inclusive Care for the Elderly are not eligible. You also must have Alzheimer’s Disease or another type of dementia.

• Nutritious meals delivered to the home for older adults who are unable to manage meal preparation and those with limited or no access to food.
• Information and assistance regarding availability and eligibility requirements of government programs and support. 
• TCARE assessments to identify areas causing distress and recommend personalized interventions like respite and support groups to prevent burnout; and one-on-one individualized conversations to discuss challenges related to caregiving.
• Trualta is a family caregiver education and support platform that provides caregivers the confidence they need to provide better care at home.
• Monthly support groups including:
  • • “Caregivers Connecting” that gives informal caregivers a chance to talk with other family caregivers in similar situations, share experiences, advice, and words of encouragement.
    • “Early-Stage Memory Loss,” an eight-week support group for those living with early-stage dementia or MCI (mild cognitive impairment) and their care partners. “Early stage” refers to people, irrespective of age, who are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or related disorders and are in the beginning stages of the disease. This group offers dementia-related education and emotional support and connections with resources.
    • “Grandparents and Other Relatives Raising Children” that provides inspiration, encouragement and education for adult relatives who provide a vital safety net to children.
• Memory Cafés, social gatherings for people experiencing memory loss and their caregivers to engage with others in similar situations and participate in music, art therapy, and other special programs./li>
• “Caregiver Stress-Busting Dementia Program,” a 9-week course for caregivers of those experiencing memory loss that focuses on support, problem-solving, education, and stress management techniques.

See the article below to learn more about our Caregiver Resource Center.