5. What resources and help can you get? Do you need to hire help/utilize your helpful, willing volunteers? Can meals be delivered by Meals on Wheels/Senior Citizen’s programs? Have you heard of 211 network?
The 211 Network is an American resource center which provides information. The 211 network is available 24/7 and provides free information to the caller. The 211 network is a grassroots effort, usually funded by the United Way or other service agency. The 211 network is accredited nationally by the Alliance of Information and Referral Systems who determines the standards by which a 211 network operates. The 211 network can be accessed by calling 2-1-1 or on-line at http://www.211.org/. By entering a zip code and/or city, you can access services/resources which are available to caregivers.
A second resource that caregivers can access is an Area Agency of Aging at http://www.eldercare.gov/Eldercare.NET/Public/Index.aspx or 1-800-677-1116.
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