Easter Seals Services for Caregivers

They were there for you when you needed them. They planned for your future. Now you are the stronger one who is playing a big role in planning for their future. In homes across the nation, people are struggling to meet their obligations to their children, to their parents, to their community. Choosing the right kind of care for a family member who is weak or vulnerable due to injury, illness or age is one of the most difficult decisions you will ever have to make. Use the resources on these pages to help you balance the care you provide for others and yourself along with your other responsibilities.

	Being a caregiver for someone you love Sharing your home with an older relative or friend can seem like part and parcel of family responsibility; however there are several considerations before entering into such an arrangement that can help to assure that the arrangement works for everyone.
	Staying involved when you don't live nearby If you want to stay involved as a caregiver or source of support for your loved one, but live far away, there are special challenges you will face. But because so many people find themselves in that position, there are many resources available to help you out.
	Transportation Solutions for Caregivers Transporting an older loved one who requires physical assistance or has dementia can present a challenge, but it doesn't have to be a struggle. There is almost always a solution and a way to make every car trip easier.
	The Caregiver's Marketplace To ease the financial strain of the significant expense of caring for a loved one with special needs, Easter Seals has entered into a program partnership with the Caregiver's Marketplace.
	Caregiving in Rural America Download this report, produced by Easter Seals and the National Alliance for Caregiving. Caregiving in Rural America brings to light and supports the demand to address the ever-increasing numbers and unmet needs of rural caregivers.
	"Loving Conversations" for Your Aging Parents Download or order Easter Seals' free booklet to help adult children and their parents make the best decisions on health care, living arrangements and more.

Additional Resources

• Talking with your doctor tips to maintain a good relationship with your loved one's doctor
• S.A.F.E.T.Y First steps to assure you are prepared for an emergency evacuation
• Easy access housing resources for making your home accessible

Contact Easter Seals for more information about Easter Seals services for caregivers in your area.