1. 3 R’s to Care for the caregiver
Brenda Slagle, MS
Area Agency on Aging

2. 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

3. 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

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

5. 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

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

7. 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