Caregiver Support/assistance | Buckeye Hills Regional Council - Aging & Disability Division

The Caregiver Support Program addresses the growing needs of informal caregivers providing care for loved ones at home. Services provided through this program include in-home caregiver training, one-on-one support by a case manager, information and caregiver referrals to community providers, legal services, and respite assistance. This program includes the following: Information + Referral Services provide information and referral to community based supports, including transportation, support groups, home health services, hospice, and health services. Planning Resources provide caregivers with resources and referrals for support regarding Living Wills, Health Care Power of Attorney, Durable Power of Attorney, and other legal questions. Medical Equipment Purchases to assist and compliment the care a caregiver provides. Medical equipment purchases are limited and determined by the program coordinator on a need basis. Purchases include but are not limited to linen savers, safety devices for doors and windows, and more. Project Lifesaver is a partnership with local law enforcement to provide search and rescue service, using radio technology to prevent or reduce the potential of harm to individuals suffering from Alzheimer’s, Down Syndrome, Autism, traumatic brain injuries, or other cognitive impairments who have a tendency to wander. Respite Care provides relief for the caregiver by arranging for services such as personal care, homemaking, or adult day services. This short-term assistance supports the well-being of caregivers as they balance their lives and caregiving responsibilities. The Caregiver Support program offers in-home training that includes a variety of topics related to caregiving.

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211 Pathways

Physical Address

1400 Pike Street, Marietta, OH 45750

Hours

Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm.

Fax

(740) 373-1594

Application process

Call 800-331-2644 or visit buckeyehills.org/caregiver-support for information.

Fee

None.

Eligibility

Caregivers of older adults in Athens, Hocking, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Noble, Perry and Washington Counties.

Service area

Hocking County, Ohio Monroe County, Ohio Noble County, Ohio Meigs County, Ohio Athens County, Ohio Morgan County, Ohio Washington County, Ohio Perry County, Ohio

Agency info

Buckeye Hills Regional Council - Aging & Disability Division

Substate organizations authorized under the Older Americans Act of 1965 to develop a comprehensive, coordinated system of community-based services for older adults within their planning and service area. State Units on Aging designate, provide federal and state funding, and monitor operations of AAAs. AAA's responsibilities include planning; development of local funding resources; and contracting with local service provider organizations to provide authorized services which include information and referral/assistance, outreach, case/care management, escort, transportation, homemaker/chore, personal care, home repair and rehabilitation, home delivered meals, congregate meals, adult day care, elder abuse prevention, nursing home ombudsman, legal assistance, employment and training, health promotion and disease prevention and senior centers as well as services that support caregivers including respite care, counseling and education programs. AAAs may provide a number of other services in situations where local service provider options are limited.