Dear Caregivers...

Listed here are resources specifically designed to benefit the caregivers of South Richmond Adult Day Care Center's participants. This list was compiled by our previous social work interns and consists of supportive services that are local, accessible, and at a low-to-no cost​. 

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AARP

“AARP believes family caregivers like you aren't celebrated or supported nearly enough. Thanks to you, older parents, spouses and other loved ones can live independently in their homes and communities.” www.aarp.org/caregiving
AARP Family Caregiving Resource Line
- Use this resource for any caregiving-related questions you may have!
Just call +1 (877) 333-5885. An agent can help you between the hours of 8 am to 8 pm, Monday through Friday.
AARP Family Caregivers Discussion Group
- This is an online platform where fellow caregivers can have conversation: ask and answer questions, vent a little, and simply learn from and lean on each other.
- FYI, a Facebook account is needed to join.. 
- www.facebook.com/groups/aarpfamilycaregivers/?intcmp=AE-CAR-CRC-LL 
Having a Say in Your Loved One’s Health Care
- This is a recording of a webinar held on 11/9/23 about what the role of a caregiver could/should look like in regards to your loved one’s medical needs.
- www.virtualevents.aarp.org/Having-a-Say-in-Your-Loved-One-s-Healthcare-ET/en/registration

Moms in Motion

This organization is a “Consumer-Directed Service Facilitation provider for Virginia Medicaid waivers” serving Virginians of all ages. They aim to serve those with disabilities or their caregivers about concerns such as…
- How will you pay for what you need?
- Where will you go for support?
- Will you live a fulfilling quality of life?
Contact Moms In Motion via phone +1 (800) 417-0908 or email [email protected]  ​

National Council on Aging

“So many of us, whether we realize it or not, are caregivers. Approximately 40 million Americans provide unpaid care to older adults and adults with disabilities - the majority of whom also juggle a job or other responsibilities. Wearing all of these hats can take its toll. Let NCOA be there for you.” Learn more at www.ncoa.org/caregivers 

"Let’s keep in touch."
- Towards the bottom of the website, there is a place where you can subscribe to receive emails from NCOA. This will allow you to discover even more resources intended specifically for caregivers.

Senior Connections

This organization is the “Area Agency on Aging for Central Virginia. They provide “information, advocacy, and services to older adults, persons with disabilities, caregivers, and their families” in counties including the City of Richmond, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, and more.
Contact Senior Connections via phone (804) 343-3000 or email [email protected]

Home delivered meals
- In partnership with FeedMore, Senior Connections will deliver hot meals to those who are unable to prepare meals themselves on a pay-what-you-can basis, so free of charge if needed
- Call (804) 343-3000 to order your meals or click here to learn more​

Friendship Cafes
- For those who are 60+, Senior Connections has various Friendship Cafes in the greater Richmond area. Your loved one would “receive a nutritious midday meal while interacting with good friends and participating in diverse activities.” These meetings “help fight social isolation in older adults by keeping them active and connected to their community.”
- Apply for your loved one to join a friendship cafe by clicking here!
- Cafe locations can be found here
- Call (804) 343-3000 or click here to learn more

TeleBridges: A Telephone Reassurance Program
- This program connects a volunteer with your loved one at home, making two to five calls per week to check in on them and offer a listening ear.
- Apply for your loved one to join TeleBridges by calling (804) 343-3000 or click here to learn more

Ride Connection
- In need of transportation for your loved one’s medical appointments? Senior Connections can provide round-trip transportation for up to two medical appointments per month however there are criteria:
1.  Your loved one must be 60+ or less than 60 and receiving disability benefits from the Social Security Administration
2. If you have access to transportation through Medicaid, you are not eligible for transportation through Senior Connections
3. Rides must be scheduled at least seven days in advance
4. Medical appointments must be scheduled Monday through Friday between 8 am and 2 pm
5. COVID-19 may impact Ride Connection services
6. To schedule transportation for your loved one, call (804) 672-4495 or click here to learn more

Misc.

The links below are to online platforms which allow you to easily distribute information regarding your loved one to others, such as their care team or more family and friends. Now you can keep everyone in the loop with one quick message, hopefully returning some time and energy back to your day. Please reach out to me if you need any assistance setting this up!

PostHope www.posthope.org
Caring Bridge www.caringbridge.org 

Below are additional support groups for caregivers. They are easily accessible (free and online), you just need a Facebook account.
Caring for Elderly Parents www.facebook.com/groups/113354218750970
Memory People www.facebook.com/groups/180666768616259 
Working Daughter www.facebook.com/groups/workingdaughter