3 R’s to Care for the caregiver Brenda Slagle, MS Area Agency on Aging

Family Caregiver Support Program Caregivers can access the 3 R’s by enrolling in the family caregiver support program (FCSP) FCSP offers respite options, provides resources to the caregiver, and reimburses for caregiving expenses. FCSP

Respite For you / care for them Adult daycare Childcare In-home personal care worker Senior companion Program Respite in a nursing facility or personal care home Supervision at home Friends and family Other Informal supports Respite For you / care for them

Care management Respite Benefits Counseling Books Websites FCSP RESOURCES Care management Education Support Groups Programs Respite Websites Benefits Counseling Books

In FCSP, a care manager visits the home and discusses what programs and services meets the caregiver’s needs. Resource counseling is an ongoing process to address safety concerns and changing individual’s needs. support groups Caregiver Trainings Respite providers CAREGIVER WEBSITES Information call centers (Seniorline) Knowledge of diverse regional providers of senior services county programs Resources

Caregivers submit receipts monthly to be reimbursed for caregiving expenses Such as… Services Supplies Home modifications Assistive Devices Reimbursements

Care for the Caregiver… spreading the word about the Family Caregiver Support Program Refreshed and ready to go Enroll by calling the Allegheny County SeniorLine 412-350-5460