Caregiver Resources
Caregiver Planning
Where do I start?
The Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) assists elders, persons with disabilities and caregivers in finding services and resources, statewide.
Caregiver Support
We can help you.
The types of caregiver services and supports will vary with the needs of you and your loved one. These may change over time.
Alzheimer’s & Dementia
Take Action. Talk. We’re Here for You, New Mexico.
If you notice signs of memory loss or other changes in a loved one, let them know. An honest conversation is your best tool for addressing Alzheimer’s disease. Early detection of Alzheimer’s and dementia is critical for effective treatment and care.
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Do you need help getting started?
Grandparents and relatives who are raising children whose parents are unable to care for them are called “kinship caregivers”.
Caregiver Cooperatives
Why become a caregiver?
Co-ops allow caregivers to be paid well for doing essential work in agencies they own and operate themselves.
Each year 419,000 New Mexicans provide more than 274 million hours of unpaid family care.
Are you one of these caregivers?
A family caregiver is anyone who is an informal provider of in-home or community care for a relative or loved one. You may assist with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, eating, and medical tasks. You may run errands, take care of the house, take your loved one to appointments, or coordinate care. Most people, at some point in their lives, become caregivers.
There are a variety of supports and services that may be of assistance to you. Putting the pieces together can be a daunting task. Our Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) is a great place to start. We can help you gather information and assess needs, make plans and find support. Call us at 1-800-432-2080 and one of our specialists can direct you to the resources appropriate for your situation.