Chances are you are currently a caregiver, will be a caregiver in the future, or will need care yourself at some point.
We know any of those options can be daunting for all parties, so we have choices and resources to help.
The general term caregiver applies to any one—family member, friend, spouse, neighbor, or a paid employee that assists someone. A family caregiver is just that, an unpaid family member that helps a loved one while sometimes working full time, raising young children, or maintaining other core responsibilities. Sometimes a caregiver is a spouse or adult child, but a caregiver can even be grandparents raising grandchildren.
Caregivers have a variety of roles and responsibilities, but most often are the primary care for everyday life for their loved ones. The duties range from handling all finances and legal matters to being a companion and friend.
Most often, a caregiver is on call 100% of the time 24/7. They often assist their loved one from morning till night, doing a wide range of home services like cooking and cleaning to arranging and attending medical appointments and leading medical care decisions.
If this sounds like you or someone you know, we have a variety of resources and services that may help your situation.
Vintage offers financial assistance to caregivers to meet a variety of needs. Caregivers who provide care for family members who are at least 60 years old are eligible to receive funding for services like therapy, transportation, and respite care, and can use funding for equipment, home modifications, and assistive technology. The purpose of the program is to provide support to the caregiver and meet their needs, so we are as flexible and creative with the funding as possible.
Want to find out more about this program? Contact Ceci at 970-531-4087 or by emailing cpeterson@nwccog.org
Please note: As of 8/16/23 the Caregiver Financial Assistance Program is on a waitlist. We still encourage you to apply. Please speak with Ceci Peterson to understand what this means for you and your particular caregiver needs.
Vintage provides individual counseling for family caregivers. If you need information or assistance in gaining access to services, please contact Ceci Peterson to set up your appointment.
You may reach Ceci by calling 970-531-4087 or by emailing cpeterson@nwccog.org
