Family Caregiver Support Program offered by Northwest Regional Council in Bellingham

Provides information, assistance, and support to unpaid family caregivers. Helps caregivers find reference materials, coordinate services, and provide follow-up support. Caregiver Consultants are available to provide in-home training and support. Consultants include nurses, occupational therapists, nutritionists, and counselors. Offers training for various needs, from Fundamentals of Caregiving to Alzheimer’s Disease training. Respite Care: Provides a break for caregivers who need to be away for anywhere from a few hours to two weeks. Care is provided by qualified professionals, and may be provided in the home, in a nursing facility, in an assisted living facility, or through an adult day service program.

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