Caregiver Planning
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.
Our ADRC (Aging & Disability Resource Center) can get you started.
Monday-Friday 7:45am-5pm MT 800-432-2080
Resources
Alzheimer’s Association
Alzheimer’s Association provides no cost, in-depth, personalized care consultation services designed to assist families in identifying current needs, developing plans, finding resources & services, problem-solving, obtaining education, and obtaining ongoing support and follow-up. Care consultation is available in person or over the phone. For More Information: call the 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900 or visit their website.
AARP – Prepare to Care:
AARP – Prepare to Care: A Planning Guide for Families is designed to help you and other family members discuss and create a caregiving plan.
LongTermCare.gov
LongTermCare.gov is a web-based service of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Long Distance Caregiving
Long Distance Caregiving is when you live 100 miles or 1000 miles away from your loved one who needs support. The National Institute on Aging and AARP can help you.
New Mexico Department of Veterans Services
New Mexico Department of Veterans Services provides assistance with benefits and services. Call them toll-free at 866-433-8687 and ask about the Field Office for your area.
Veterans Administration
Veterans Administration offers a variety of caregiver support services. Services offered may include home-based primary care, homemaker and home health aide, respite, adult day health care, outpatient clinic, inpatient hospital, nursing home, or hospice care. Click here for more information. Call them toll-free at 855-260-3274.