In this Article

• What is a caregiver?
• Who are our nation's caregivers?
• What is caregiver stress?
• How can I tell if caregiving is putting too much stress on me?
• What can I do to prevent stress or relieve stress?
• What is respite care?
• What is the National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP)?
• How can I find out about caregiving resources in my community?
• What kind of caregiver services can I find in my community?
• What kind of home care help is available?
• How will I pay for home health care?
• Who is eligible for Medicare home health care services?
• Will Medicaid help pay for home health care?
• For more information
• Caregiving Index

To qualify for Medicaid, a person must have a low income and few other assets. Medicaid coverage differs from state to state. In all states, Medicaid pays for basic home health care and medical equipment. In some cases, Medicaid will pay for a homemaker, personal care, and other services not covered by Medicare.

For more information on Medicaid coverage of home health care in your state, call your state medical assistance office. For state telephone numbers, call 1-800-MEDICARE.

For more information on caregivers, call the National Women's Health Information Center at (800) 994-9662 or contact the following organizations:

Administration for Children and Families
Phone Number: (202) 401-9215
Internet Address: http://www.acf.dhhs.gov

Administration on Aging
Phone Number: (202) 619-0724
Internet Address: http://www.aoa.gov

Alzheimer's Association
Phone Number: (800) 272-3900
Internet Address: http://www.alz.org

Family Caregiver Alliance
Phone Number: (415) 434-3388
Internet Address: http://www.caregiver.org

National Adult Day Services Association, Inc.
Phone Number: (800) 558-5301
Internet Address: http://www.nadsa.org

National Association of Area Agencies on Aging
Phone Number: 202-872-0888
Internet Address: http://www.n4a.org

National Family Caregivers Association
Phone Number: (800) 896-3650
Internet Address: http://www.nfcacares.org

National Family Caregivers Support Program
Phone Number: (202) 619-0724
Internet Address: http://www.aoa.gov/caregivers

The National Respite Locator Service
Phone Numbers: (800) 773-5433
Internet Address: http://www.respitelocator.org/index.htm

SOURCE: www.4woman.gov