Family Caregiver Support
A family caregiver is anyone who provides unpaid help to a disabled or elderly relative or friend. Family caregivers can also include grandparents and relatives over 60 who care for children under 18 years of age. At Spectrum Generations, the Family Caregiver Support Program provides the following services to caregivers, community groups and employers: |
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Some facts about caregivers:
- Almost 1 in 4 people in the U.S.A. (22.4 million) are involved in caregiving for someone age 60+
- Family members and friends provide 85% of all home care.
- An estimated 20-40% of caregivers balance the responsibility of children under age 18 with their caregiving tasks
Caregivers are special people. To find out how Spectrum Generations can assist you, call our Consumer Helpline at 1-800-639-1553, TTY: 1-800-464-8703.
Connections (.pdf)
A Guide for Family Caregivers in Maine.