Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida HELPLINE: 866-413-5337
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Caregiver Support

Caring for a loved one can be demanding and stressful. AAASWFL offers caregiver support programs. These programs are available to caregivers of any age who are the primary caregiver for an older adult or older adults who are the primary caregiver for a person of any age.

Tailored Caregiver Assessment & Referral (TCARE)

Tailored Caregiver Assessment & Referral (TCARE) provides ongoing support to assist caregivers with navigating local resources and developing plans to deal with the unforeseen emotional, physical, and financial challenges of caregiving. Caregivers work one-on-one with a TCARE Specialist to pinpoint caregiving needs and goals and to create a plan of action to address them. Click here to complete a brief screening and begin TCARE enrollment or call our Helpline, 866-413-5337.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers

Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a six-session, evidence-based series to help caregivers enhance their caregiving confidence, self-care behaviors, and emotional management skills. Caregivers connect to local resources and peer support to reduce stress and add to their caregiving toolbox. Visit our event calendar for upcoming sessions or call our Helpline for more information, 866-413-5337.

Savvy Caregivers

Savvy Caregiver is a six-session, evidence-based series for caregivers of a person with Alzheimer’s or dementia. The program is proven to decrease caregiver distress, burden, and depression while increasing caregiver’s confidence in their care role. Caregivers engage with Savvy Caregiver concepts to make the most of their time with their person who is living with dementia. Visit our event calendar for upcoming sessions or call our Helpline for more information, 866-413-5337. Find a Class Near You: To find a Caregiver Support class near you, or to request a class at your facility, call the AAASWFL Helpline at 866-413-5337 (41-ELDER). Check our events calendar to see if there are upcoming classes in your area.