Aging Ahead is here for caregivers!  We see you, we care about you, and we’re here to help! 

Being a caregiver can be exceedingly rewarding! As a caregiver a person may feel that they are needed, appreciated, have a sense of purpose and are showing love and respect for someone who is important to them. At the same time, it’s possible that they become so involved in being a caregiver for their loved one that they forget to care for themselves. 

Through Aging Ahead’s Family Caregiver Support Program, caregivers find access to information, resources, connections, and direct services for both the care receiver AND the caregiver.  Opportunities for support to unpaid caregivers may include*  (*As funding permits)

  • in-home respite 
  • adult day services
  • durable medical equipment
  • minor home safety modifications
  • and incontinence and/or nutritional supplies.

Please reach out to our Community Options Specialists/Case Managers for support.   

St. Louis County

(636) 207-0847

St. Charles County

(636) 579-0555

Franklin County

(636) 629-3143

Jefferson County

(636) 253-0558



What we Know About Caregiver Health Risks 

According to the National Institute on Aging, National Institutes of Health, caregivers spend less time caring for themselves, which can result in fewer annual check-ups putting them at a higher risk of physical and mental health issues, sleep problems and chronic conditions such as high blood pressure. 

It’s not always obvious when a person needs help. Watch out for these signs of caregiver stress: 

  • Feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or anxious 
  • Becoming easily angered or impatient
  • Feeling lonely or disconnected from others
  • Having trouble sleeping or not getting enough sleep
  • Feeling sad or hopeless, or losing interest in activities you used to enjoy
  • Having frequent headaches, pain, or other physical problems
  • Not having enough time to exercise or prepare healthy food for yourself
  • Skipping showers or other personal care tasks such as brushing your teeth
  • Misusing alcohol or drugs, including prescription medications

Asking others for help may be difficult for many reasons. Aging Ahead’s Community Options Specialists/Case Managers are here to help! We’re available to assist you with assessing your available resources and support you through next steps at the numbers below:   

St. Louis County

(636) 207-0847

St. Charles County

(636) 579-0555

Franklin County

(636) 629-3143

Jefferson County

(636) 253-0558

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