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If you are a caregiver, whether you’re helping a spouse, parent, another adult relative or a friend with a disability, health need or medical crisis, you don’t have to go it alone. You can read the full article here.
Links to National Caregiver Resources:
Advance Directives by State or Territory from CaringInfo
Alzheimer’s Association - Dementia Caregiving
Find Your SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program)
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
National Alliance for Care at Home CaringInfo Advance Directives
National Alliance for Caregiving
National Council on Aging Benefits Checkup Tool
National Council on Aging Caregiver Support
National Respite Locator Service
Support Caregiving – Family Caregiver guide
Michigan-specific Resources:
MI Caregiver Connection Respite and Adult Day Center
MI Power of Attorney and Advance Directive Resources
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