Respite
Care
Hawkeye Valley Area Agency on Aging has a special fund set up to help
family caregivers with the cost of respite care. Family caregivers may
qualify for up to $1,000 assistance with the cost of respite care if the
care recipient is age 60 or older and lives with the caregiver. To learn
more about Respite Care Assistance, call the Senior Help Line at
(877)538-0508 or (319)272-1767.
Library
Resources For Caregivers
Caregivers can find some of the latest resources in the Hawkeye Valley
Area Agency on Aging Lending Library. Check here
for a complete listing.
Family
Caregiver Support Month
November is Family Caregiver Support Month. Click here to read the
special ElderWay section for Family Caregivers.
Family
Caregiver Support Month - November 2003
Family
Caregiver Support Month - November 2004