Are you concerned for a loved one? Have you noticed that a neighbor is finding it hard to take care of himself? Is it difficult for you to talk with an older parent about self-care?

Our care managers will make it easier to talk about finding help and they'll show you where to find it.

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CARES

(Caregiver Assistance, Referral and Education Service)

Nurturing Those Who Care

We receive calls of concern from spouses of older adults as well as their adult children, other relatives, friends, and even neighbors. They are seeking assistance so that they can better look after the needs of their loved ones and/or connect them with appropriate resources. This assistance might include respite care, home health aides, and information about aging. Sometimes the older adult is entitled to benefits of which the family is unaware and a referral to the appropriate resource can make all the difference.

Our care managers meet with the older adult and caregiver(s) in the home and complete an in-depth assessment of both the caregiver’s and older adult’s needs. They then coordinate and monitor a variety of services, such as home health assistance, and connect them to programs as needed such as those serving veterans, individuals with dementia and the homebound in need of counseling.

There is no fee for this program. CARES is funded largely by the United States Office for the Aging and private donors with assistance also provided by the Orange County Office for the Aging.

To reach a care manager, call 845-341-1173, x306.