Championing Healthy Aging: The Critical Role of Brain Injury Screening in Supporting Older Adults
To: Directors of Aging, Area Agencies on Aging, Aging and Disability Resource Centers, Americans with Disabilities Act National Network, and Directors of Brain Injury Programs The purpose of this memorandum is to provide an overview on the intersection of brain injury, older Americans, falls, and dementia, highlight the importance of screening for brain injury, and…
Missouri Caregiver Program
DHSS Home » Senior & Disability Services » Dementia Caregiving Background The Customized Caregiver Training & Relief Program is known publicly as the Missouri Caregiver Program. It supports caregivers of persons with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias across Missouri through education, respite care, and assistive technology services. This program is designed to reduce stress, improve communication, make home safety…
Shared Care Tax Credit (SCT)
Purpose Provides a tax credit to help families offset the costs of caring for an elderly person (age 60 or older). Eligible Applicants The caregiver of the elderly person (age 60 or older) must be registered with the Department of Health as a certified shared care member and not receive monetary compensation for providing care…
A Caregiver’s Journey for Adults with Down Syndrome
Article Written by Jason Johnson from Saint Elizabeth’s Adult Day Care Center Video of Margot Rhondeau an Lake Murray presenting A Caregiver’s Journey for Adults with Down Syndrome
Critical Emergency Action Plan & Tools for People with Disabilities & Their Caregivers
Article Written by Jason Johnston from Saint Elizabeth’s Adult Day Care Center Video of Deb Hendricks presenting Critical Emergency Planning Tools for People With Disabilities & Their Caregivers.
Peer-to-Peer Connection
Connecting Caregivers – Virtually Join us from the comfort of your home and gain a community of caregivers supporting each other! Share your experiences (as you feel comfortable to do so), learn about resources and supports to help you in your role. We look forward to welcoming you! To learn more, please contact Madge at…
Connecting Caregivers
We see you; we care about you and we’re here to help! We recently added a feature to our newsletter called “Connecting Caregivers” to provide information and support to you, as one of the 53 million caregivers across the country. Specifically, as your local area agency on aging, Aging Ahead stands with you as your…
Connecting Caregivers 2024
We see you; we care about you and we’re here to help! If you’re one of the 53 million caregivers in the United States, you are well aware of the vital role you play in the life of your loved one. You also know that there are times when you need some extra help from…