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Caregiving

Whether you are caring for a parent, spouse, child or friend there are many questions that will arise that you need answers for. The following websites have been selected to help you find the information that you need. Also provided are sites to help you, the caregiver, take care of yourself and find support from others in the same situation.

Caregiver Resources


	Alvin A. Dubin Alzheimer’s Resource Center	Information and support for Lee County residents with Alzheimer’s and for their caregivers
	Area Agency on Aging (SW Florida)	Aging and Disability Resource Center providing information and referrals to support and care programs
	Elder Helpline	The primary state agency responsible for administering human services programs to benefit Florida’s large and growing elder population.
	Florida Department of Children and Families	Access emergency and information hotline numbers, apply for food stamp or cash assistance, or get information about the adoption process.
	Florida Department of Health's Physician Search	Search online for medical providers in Florida. Just enter physician's last name to begin a search.
	Florida's Aging Resource Center	Find the nearest Agency Resource Center, which educates seniors about services available to them.
	Florida's Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program	This state program recruits volunteers to assist people who live in long-term care settings such as nursing homes, assisted living facilities and adult family care homes. Search for ombudsman services in your area.
	HelpGuide.Org	Find a wide variety of articles that address emotional and mental health topics that affect caregivers, including preventing burnout.
	Hope Hospice	Get information about hospice care and resources, including grief support.
	Lee Memorial Health System/Older Adult Services	This program, offered by Lee Memorial Health System, offers education and support services for caregivers of adult persons.

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