Caregiver Resources: Reduce the Risk of Burnout

If you are a caregiver, whether you’re helping a spouse, parent, another adult relative or a friend with a disability, health need or medical crisis, you don’t have to go it alone. You can read the full article here. Episode Transcript Links to National Caregiver Resources: AARP Caregiving Advance Directives by State or Territory from CaringInfo Alzheimer’s Association - Dementia Caregiving Area Agency on Aging Caregiver Action Network Center for Independent Living Eldercare Locator Family Caregiver Alliance Find Your SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys National Alliance for Care at Home CaringInfo Advance Directives United Way’s 211 service National Alliance for Caregiving National Council on Aging Benefits Checkup Tool National Council on Aging Caregiver Support National Respite Locator Service Support Caregiving – Family Caregiver guide VA Caregiver Support Program 988 Lifeline Michigan-specific Resources: MI Caregiver Connection MI Caregiver Connection Respite and Adult Day Center MI Options Program MI Power of Attorney and Advance Directive Resources For more on this story and for others like it, visit the Health Lab website where you can subscribe to our Health Lab newsletters to receive the latest in health research and information to your inbox each week. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network, and is produced by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. You can listen to Health Lab wherever you get your podcasts. All Health Lab content including health news, best practices and research insights are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical guidance. Always seek the advice of a health care provider for questions about your health and treatment options. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.