Welcome Caregivers
Healthcare decisions can be difficult. Even more so when you’re making those decisions for someone else. We’ve collected some resources to make your job easier.
Important Documents
When making big decisions on behalf of someone else, it’s important to know your rights. The following documents will help you understand your role a little better.
Develop a Care Plan
When caring for someone, it’s important to document their health conditions, treatments and medications. Learn more about a care plan and download a helpful worksheet at CDC.gov.
Local and National Resources
Caregiver Benefits and Services
Maryland Insurance Administration
insurance.maryland.gov
The Administration on Aging—educates older people and their caregiver(s)
about
benefits
and services that can help
them.
aoa.gov
Social Security Administration
ssa.gov
Created by the National Council on Aging (NCOA). This free, easy-to-use
website helps
older Americans identify their eligibility for a wide range of public
assistance
programs.
benefitscheckup.org
Caregiver Resources for Daily Living
Caring for someone is hard work. It’s important to make time for
yourself.
Review the CDC’s guidance for self-care when caring for another.
Family Caregiver Resources
comfortkeepers.com
Online support group for children of aging parents
caregiver.org
Support for families facing caregiving challenges
caring.com
How to make a home safe for an aging individual
herohealth.com