Through the National Family Caregiver Support Program, the Bureau of Adult & Aging Care Services and the NH ServiceLink Resource Centers provide the following services for family caregivers:
- Information about community programs and local resources.
- Assistance in assessing individual caregiving needs, help in identifying options, and accessing local providers.
- Individual counseling and access to support groups.
- Education and training to help develop caregiving skills.
- Respite care services to provide a temporary break for eligible full time family caregivers.
- For some caregivers, there are limited services that complement the care the family caregiver is providing that may include chore services, assistive equipment, home modifications, and transportation services.
The services listed above are available to caregivers over 18 caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or other related dementia, adults over 60, parents of adult children with disabilities, as well as grandparents and other relatives over age 55 who are raising their minor relatives.