Family Caregiver Support Services are administered by providers which include: county departments of social services, county departments on aging, home-delivered meals providers, transportation providers, and local aging agencies; and nonprofit and for-profit home health agencies.
-Providing information to family caregivers, area agencies on aging, county departments of social services, cooperative extension and other local nonprofit agencies that provide outreach and public information through the media, health fairs and other activities
-Respite care which is brief period of relief or rest from caregiving responsibilities. It may be provided in a variety of ways, including in-home aides, adult day care services and group respite, depending on the needs and preferences of the caregivers and their care receivers
-Assistance with Access provides one-on-one contact with caregivers who are seeking information about caregiver resources. Contact can be in person or by phone and usually involves follow-up contacts
-Supplemental Services for family caregivers that help provide for a short-term or one-time need, such as financial assistance for a specific need, providing accessibility equipment or dealing with an emergency.
-Support and Counseling which helps caregivers understand disease processes and helps caregivers to take care of themselves as well as their loved one. It may include individual counseling, support groups and caregiver training.