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ID: 04944
Title:Fact Sheet: Community Care Options.
Publication Year: 2002.
Format(s): Fact Sheet
Language(s): English
Audience(s): Patients , Family Caregivers
Corporate Name: Family Caregiver Alliance.
Source: San Francisco, CA: Family Caregiver Alliance. June 2002. 6 p.

Abstract: This fact sheet summarizes community care options available to caregivers. It outlines the process of determining the needs of family members and finding help. This fact sheet supplies information on assessing needs and provides advice on locating, arranging, and receiving appropriate community care services. Community care options include informal care, information and referral services, case management services, adult day care, transportation services, nutrition programs, home care, respite care, hospice care, legal and financial consulting, employee assistance programs, and support groups. The sheet concludes with a list of recommended readings, credits, and available resources.

Availability: Available from Family Caregiver Alliance Publication Orders. 180 Montgomery Street, Suite 1100, San Francisco, CA 94104. (800) 445-8106; (415) 434-3388. E-mail: info@caregiver.org. Website: www.caregiver.org. PRICE: Free online access; $2.00 for print copy.
Major Descriptor(s): AGED , CAREGIVER-SUPPORT , CASE-MANAGEMENT , COMMUNITY-HEALTH-SERVICES , FAMILY-SUPPORT-SERVICES , NEEDS-ASSESSMENT , FAMILY-CARE
Minor Descriptor(s): DEMENTIA , ALZHEIMERS-DISEASE , CHRONIC-DISEASES , ACTIVITIES-OF-DAILY-LIVING , ADULT-DAYCARE , HOME-CARE , RESPITE-CARE , HOSPICES , SUPPORT-GROUPS

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