Caregiving can be both rewarding and challenging. We have put together an assortment of resources to help you. For questions about these, or other caregiving concerns or supports, please contact the Family Caregiver Support Program at SMAA.
If you require assistance in accessing the resources listed below, please contact us at 1-800-427-7411.
Plan Your Lifespan - an interactive website to help plan for health events such as hospitalizations, falls, and memory loss that may happen as people get older. It provides an easy-to-use tool that you can fill in with your plans, make updates as needed, and share with family and friends.
Guidebook for the Caregiving Journey (PDF) - an older adult/caregiver workbook for gathering information, identifying resources,comparing living alternatives, and compiling legal and financial information. (Generously shared by MaineHealth's Partnership for Health Aging.)
The Day After Guide (PDF) - a guide to assist those you leave behind after your death with the process of dealing with your financial affairs, courtesy of Smilie Gregg Rogers, Esq., Law Office of Smilie G. Rogers, PLLC.
Caring for a Person with Alzheimer's Disease (PDF) - a comprehensive guide that offers easy-to-understand information and advice for family caregivers of people with progressive dementia. A publication of the National Institutes of Health and National Institute on Aging.
Family Caregiver Guide (PDF) - a comprehensive overview of dementia written by the New York City Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association.
Caring for the Caregiver - an Emmy nominated documentary highlighting the difficulties of caring for loved ones with dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Website also contains links to resources. Courtesy of MPBN.