Caregiver Resources

Resources for Caregivers


Alzheimer's Association - Heart of America Chapter

You may be in the midst of an Alzheimer's journey, or caring for someone who is, but we want you to know we are by your side every step of the way. The Heart of America Chapter has resources, educational programs, and services for those with memory loss, their families, and care partners - all FREE OF CHARGE.

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Caregiver Teleconnection by Wellmed Charitable Foundation

The Caregiver Teleconnection is a free, bilingual, and confidential program that connects caregivers and family members to information and support through the telephone or “tele-learning”. The Caregiver Teleconnection provides learning sessions on a variety of useful topics, hosted over the phone by professional facilitators and experts. Family caregivers have the opportunity to connect and share with others in their situation during the sessions.

The Caregiver Teleconnection makes learning and support simple. We’re just a phone call away. Call. Learn. Share.

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Caregiver Action Network

We CAN help you be resourceful in your new role as a caregiver.
We CAN help you manage the many challenges of higher-burden caregiving.
We CAN help you provide care from afar.
We CAN help you be both an employee and a caregiver.

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Elder Law Answers

Supports seniors, their families and their attorneys in legal issues surrounding aging.

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Missouri Assistive Technology

Provides assistive technology products to people with hearing loss, vision loss or any disability.

  • Missouri’s Telecommunications Access Program provides adaptive phone equipment.
  • Show Me Loans offers low interest rate financing for disabled individuals needing to purchase assistive technology equipment and devices, home access improvements or vehicle access modifications.
  • Durable Medical Equipment Recycling.

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Northland Human Service Directory

These directories list helpful contact information and resources that are available in Clay, Platte and Ray Counties.
Casual environment where you can hear from other caregivers and receive helpful ideas on coping skills, communication techniques and other relevant topics.

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Northland Shepherd’s Center (northlandsc.org)

Providing Support for the Journey of a Caregiver.

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Heartland Chapter | Parkinson's Foundation

Parkinson’s Foundation Heartland makes life better for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) by improving care and advancing research towards a cure. Whether you are newly diagnosed with PD or have been managing it for years, are a care partner, family member or friend of someone with PD, we are here to help you.

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USA.gov

The official benefits site of the US Government with information on over 1,000 benefit and assistance programs.

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