The Iowa Family Caregiver Program is made possible with funding from The National Family Caregiver Support Program, created in 2000 through an amendment to the Older Americans Act.

A collaborative effort of the area agencies on aging, the Iowa Family Caregiver Support Program puts you in touch with essential services to help you in your caregiving role and to meet the needs of your older loved one. Our information specialists, experienced and knowledgeable in the field of aging, will listen to your request or concern and explain sources of help based on individual circumstances.

In summary we offer:

• Assistance in locating local services to help you care for your loved one. 
• Education and support regarding your caregiving role. 
• Information about In-home care options. You can coordinate the care, or receive help with care planning from a case manager. 
• Information about housing options -- from apartments to assisted living to nursing homes and more. 
• Access to special assistance funds for meeting needs not already covered by an existing program or organization.

Please call us at 1-866-468-7887

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Send a request for information by e-mail through this web-site 

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Use our map of Iowa to reach the caregiver support specialist at your local area agency on aging.