Montgomery County's no-cost caregiver support series - MoCo Caregivers Connect

Starting this month Montgomery County's Caregiver Support Program is offering MoCo Caregivers Connect, a no-cost informative series for family/friend caregivers.

Click here to register

Each one-hour session is unique and caregivers are welcome to register for a single session, a few, or the entire series. Sessions are offered virtually, caregivers can connect by Zoom or call in using a telephone.

MoCo Caregivers Connect is hosted by Lylie Fisher, the County's Caregiver Support Program Manager. Ms. Fisher will introduce caregivers to local resources and demystify how county caregivers can access supports. Caregivers are encouraged to register and bring their questions to the session. For example, we are often asked and provide assistance for caregivers concerned with:

• How can caregivers access in-home or adult day program respite care? (for caregivers who reside with their loved one)
• The County's Respite Care program can arrange for a qualified aide to provide short-term support in the home.
• Respite Care can be utilized for an older adult or person with a disability to attend a community-based adult day program.
•  How can a family member learn what to expect once their loved one has received an Alzheimer's diagnosis?
• The County partners with the Alzheimer's Association's National Capital Area Chapter to ensure residents have access to trusted support and information.
• The Association offers a diverse range of support groups in Montgomery County.
• What assistance is available to help caregivers who live out of town or in a different state?
• In Montgomery County (and throughout the US) elder care managers are available to represent long-distant caregivers.
• The Aging Life Care Association can provide referrals to certified members.
• How can I get support for my loved one who has limited English language skills?
• Montgomery County government has a language line that provides at no-cost to the caregiver or family member, translation, and interpretation assistance.
• Montgomery County has three health initiatives specific to key populations: Asian American, African American, and Latino American.

Montgomery County's Caregiver Support Program understands that caregivers have limited free time to research the range of supports provided by the County government, non-profits, and local businesses in Montgomery County. To help caregivers, the County has developed 24/7 outreach for caregivers, including the County's: Caregiver eNewsletter, blog, podcast series, Engage@HOME YouTube channels, and printed and online publications

In this month's Caregiver Blog we have published MoCo Caregivers Connect the September through to mid-October sessions. Click here to register