KEY RESOURCES | AARP NEW YORK STATE
Resource Name:KEY RESOURCES | AARP NEW YORK STATE
AARP Caregiving Channel: the hub for all resources, content, and digital tools for family caregivers: www.aarp.org/caregiving | http://www.aarp.org/cuidar
AARP's Care at Home: sub-channel on how to shift from traditional settings of care to the home: www.aarp.org/careathome
AARP's Military Caregiving Handbook: a free guide to veterans, service members & their families that address the unique issues faced by the 5.5 million military caregivers in the U.S.; providing information, resources, and checklists. www.aarp.org/vetscarehandbook
AARP's HomeFit Guide: a free publication (available in various languages) featuring smart ways to make a home comfortable, safe and a great fit for older adults. www.aarp.org/homefit
State and Local Caregiving Guides: Caregiving may be one of the most important and challenging roles you'll ever take on. These guides help you get access to programs and services for everything from health, legal and financial assistance to respite care. English www.aarp.org/211care Spanish www.aarp.org/211cuidar
Toll-free Caregiver Helpline: English 1-877-333-5885 - Spanish 1-888-971-2013
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AARP State-specific Caregiver Resource Guide to be offered to every caregiver identified by 211 Information Specialists in markets that participate in the Caregiver Support Program. The Guide contains a directory of local resources to help caregivers find services and support.
If caller prefers a mailed copy of the Caregiver Resource Guide, they can be transferred to the AARP Contact Center to place an order. The Contact Center is open 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. ET;
Toll Free Caregiver Helpline - 877-333-5885
(English) Contact Center can be reached at 888-885-0013
Caregiver Resource Guide in English - www.aarp.org/211care
(Spanish) Contact Center can be reached at 877-366-0049
Caregiver Resource Guide in Spanish - www.aarp.org/211cuidar
The AARP Guide for Family Caregivers is available in English, Spanish, Militart/Veteran, Chinese, and English for Asian Americans, and the LGBT Community. It provides guidance, checklists, and tips to help you: www.aarp.org/preparetocare
1. Start the conversation
2. Form your team
3. Make a Plan
4. Find Support
5. Care for Yourself
AARP Caregiving Channel: the hub for all resources, content, and digital tools for family caregivers: www.aarp.org/caregiving | www.aarp.org/cuidar
Caregiving Tools: AARP offers a suite of free web-based tools to help you find information quickly and easily to address a variety of needs related to Family Caregiving. www.aarp.org/caregivingtools