For over 34 years CaringMatters has been a support for

caregivers taking care of their loved ones. 

CaringMatters is here for you. Your community is here for you.

 

Volunteer Helping Hands can provide personal phone support for you.

Call 301-990-0852 for more information.

Montgomery County Community Resources

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Habitat for Humanity Metro Maryland – Aging in Place Program

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Jewish Council for the Aging of Greater Washington

• Resources > Aging & Caregiving (scroll down Resources page)

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Living and Thriving in Montgomery County - A Guide for Residents Ages 60 and Over

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Montgomery County Resources for Family Caregivers​

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Montgomery County Government - Transportation Services for Older Adults and People with Disabilities

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Montgomery County Seniors’ Resource Guide

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Montgomery County Senior Publications

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Montgomery Senior Site

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Montgomery County Senior Preparedness Guide

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Network of Care (database of community resources)

 

Paying for Senior Care (Maryland’s Assisted Living Subsidy/Group Home Subsidy Program)

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Positive Aging Sourcebook​

 

Online Resources

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AARP​

• Family Caregiving How-To Video Series

• Home Alone Alliance - The Home Alone Alliance is a partnership of public, private, and nonprofit sector organizations coming together to change the way health care organizations and professionals interface with family caregivers.

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AffordableHealthInsurance.com - This website includes articles by industry experts that provides reliable and useful health insurance information by state.

• Who Qualifies for Medicare in Maryland

• Medicare Plans in Maryland

• How Much Does Medicare Cost in Maryland

• Medicare Resources in Maryland

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Alzheimer's Association

• Caregiving Support

 

American Academy of Home Care Medicine - Older adults and their caregivers can find home-based primary care in their area using the American Academy of Home Care Medicine’s new free online database.

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Best Practices Caregiving - Free online database of proven dementia programs for family caregiver

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Caregiver Action Network

• Family Caregiver Toolbox

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Caregiver's Guide to Senior Health

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Department of Health & Human Services - Resources for Caregivers
 

Family Caregiver Alliance - National Center on Caregiving

• Caregiving at Home - A Guide to Community Resources

• 12 Remote-Delivery Programs for Organizations That Support Dementia Caregivers
   

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

• Disaster Preparedness Guide for Caregivers

• Disaster Preparedness Guide for Older Adults

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GeriatricPain.org - This website can serve as a roadmap to assist family caregivers to understand the most effective ways to communicate with their loved one’s Healthcare team about pain.

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Heart to Heart Hospice - What’s an End-of-Life Doula & How Can They Help Hospice Patients?

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Healthy Eating for Older Adults

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Managing Malnutrition in Older Populations

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National Alliance for Caregiving - Resources

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National Council on Aging

• Caregivers

• Resources and Support for Older Adults Living Alone: A Comprehensive Guide

How to Get Free or Low--Cost Disposable Adult Diapers

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Home Safety for Seniors - What You Should Know

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WebMD

• Over 70: Take Control of Your Health - Age-Friendly Care Consumer Resources

 

CaringMatters' Volunteer Voices Series

 

Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia - an education program presented by the Alzheimer's Association