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David Etheridge is a budding entrepreneur!

David Etheridge is a client of our Supported Living, Adult Day and Supported Employment Programs; and is also a budding entrepreneur!

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Is Your Child Under Age 5? Take the Developmental Milestones Screening

Children develop skills, or "milestones," at their own pace. How is your child or grandchild doing?

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Easterseals Tennessee

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750 Old Hickory Blvd, #2-260
Brentwood, TN 37027
615-292-6640
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For Caregivers

What is a caregiver? | Military caregivers | Support for caregivers|
Caregiving stories | Resources

Choosing the right kind of care for a family member who is frail or vulnerable due to injury, illness or age is one of the most difficult decisions. Use the resources listed below to help you balance all your caregiving responsibilities and beyond.

What is a caregiver?

Are you handling your aging mother's bills? Do you take your grandfather to the grocery store once a week? Do you take time off work to drive your aunt to her doctor appointments? If so, you are a caregiver ... and there are many services and supports available to you and the person for whom you are caring.

Learn more about what it means to be a caregiver

There are many reactions to being a caregiver. Find out more about what to expect as a caregiver, and how we can help.

Check out a snapshot of caregiving in America. We’ve got the facts and figure here.

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What are some resources for military caregivers?

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Our focus is on informal and family caregivers, including caregivers to our nation’s veterans. We have many supports and resources for military caregivers, including free caregiving webinars, military caregiver training, respite care, and more.

Learn more about how we help military caregivers

Free Military Caregiving Education: Check out the hour-long on-demand educational online sessions available 24/7 for all military caregivers, providing tips and tools on topics including depression, childcare, intimacy, hearing loss, caregiver self-care and home safety. Select sessions are available in Spanish. Easterseals developed this series in partnership with The Elizabeth Dole Foundation and other military service and caregiving partners. R eview past webinars.

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How does Easterseals care for caregivers?

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We offer a variety of programs and resources to provide support and care for caregivers.

If you have any questions about caregiving services offered in your community, contact your local Easterseals to find out more.

Respite care

Many of our locations across the country offer respite services that allow both caregivers and the people for whom they're caring the opportunity to relax, recharge, and reconnect. Our respite services are offered nationwide and designed to give caregivers a much needed break from the stress of caregiving.

Step-By-Step Caregiving Guide

Whether you're planning for future caregiving needs, or learning how to make decisions as a caregiver, we're here for you every step of the way with our caregiving guide.