CAPES – Caregiver Support

Types of Resources:

• Respite is time for you away from your loved one. Respite services can provide someone who stays with your loved one in your home or a place for your loved one to stay for short periods of time (adult day services).
  • ​Personal care
  • Home Health
  • Companion and/or chore help
  • Home repair
• Adult day services can provide a place for a loved one to spend time so you can take a break away. Your care recipient can also benefit from the social interaction, stimulating activities, and a different environment. These services are available for private pay, or, if you are eligible, a subsidy.
• A long-term-care ombudsman program provides information, directories, education, and advocacy services regarding nursing homes and assisted-living residences.
• The County Department of Social Services provides low-income assistance, applications for Medicaid, and adult protective services.