Family caregivers – whether they be a spouse of an older person, an adult child helping an older parent, or grandparents raising their grandchildren – may be eligible for supplemental “gap-filling” services.

Although there is a per-family limit on the amount of financial assistance available, the types of services which can be funded are virtually unlimited. Gap-filling services for older people include, but are not limited to –

1. emergency response systems,
2. the purchase of personal supplies, such as Depends ©,
3. minor repairs to a home not covered by other programs, and
4. assistive devices which help overcome limited physical ability.

Also, there is a gap-filling service for grandparents raising grandchildren which include, but not limited to –

1. diapers,
2. clothes,
3. school supplies,
4. bedding supplies,
5. help for the cost of day care, and
6. fees for recreational activities.

But, many other “gap-filling” services can be provided for needs for which no other agency or program will help.

Gap-filling services are provided through our senior centers and regional Case Management agency to supplement the care provided by family caregivers and is a part of our Family Caregivers Support Program.

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