Many of the people who help an elder with daily necessities (such as meals, transportation, or scheduling care) fall in the category of family caregiver.

Caregivers are often unaware of all the help available to them and their aging relative or friend. This meeting will describe the resources and grants available to help plan for future care needs, and to address current challenges such as elder depression, loneliness, caregiver stress, and more.

The meeting is also an opportunity for caregivers to let Senior Solutions know what type of assistance and information they most need. This advice will guide future offerings, so caregivers who cannot attend are urged to give input via a short survey posted at www.SeniorSolutionsVT.org

Caregivers who need help getting respite care for their loved one to allow attendance at the meeting should call the Senior HelpLine as soon as possible at 1-800-642-5119.