Buckeye Hills Regional Council – Caregiver Support Program

If you assist someone else who needs help with their daily living, then you are a caregiver. The Caregiver Support Program addresses the growing needs of informal caregivers providing care for loved ones at home. One of the most important highlights of this program is the focus on the caregiver. Traditionally, the older adult is viewed as the “client” and, therefore, the focus of the care-planning process. In this program, however, the caregiver is the focus. Respite Care provides relief for the caregiver by arranging for services such as personal care, homemaking, or adult day services. This short-term assistance supports the well-being of caregivers as they balance their lives and caregiving responsibilities.