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Whether a family caregiver is in the early stages of helping, or is in the midst of single-handedly trying to manage everything for a loved one, it’s important to find out what resources are available.
The Rocky Mountain MS Center: MS Caregivers Support Group
A monthly Caregiver’s support meeting is facilitated by a professional MS worker with personal experience in MS caregiving.
Second Tuesday of every month from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the King Adult Day Enrichment Program. Please call 303-433-6887 if you have questions.
www.caregiver.com
An internet magazine that covers important issues of caregiving.
Multiple Sclerosis Foundation
National Toll-Free Helpline: (888) MSFOCUS (673-6287)
www.msfocus.org
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National Family Caregivers Association
A grassroots organization serving all family caregivers regardless of their relationship to the person receiving care or that person’s medical condition. 1-800-896-3650, email:
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www.nfcacares.org
Children of Aging Parents
A caregivers organization for children with aging parents. 1-800-227-7294 or click here.
Well Spouse Foundation
For the "well" spouse who provides care for a chronically ill or disabled spouse. email:
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; website: http://www.wellspouse.org/
Pamphlets and Handbooks
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), publishes a number of publications which are for family caregivers; 1301 Pennsylvania St., Denver, CO; 303-830-2277, including : Miles Away & Still Caring-A Guide For Long-Distance Caregivers; Elder Care Locator (A nation-wide service to help families and friends find information about community services for older people; call 1-800-677-1116 to talk with someone who will give you access to an extensive network of organizations offering community resources or services to assist older people.); Staying at Home-A Guide to Long-Term Care & Housing; Nursing Home Life: A Guide for Residents and Families (contains a checklist for selecting a nursing home); Making Wise Decisions for Long-Term Care.
Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG), Caregiver Handbook-A Local Guide to Caregivers of Elders in the Denver Metropolitan Region, 1997; available at DRCOG Aging Services Division library (303-455-1000)
National Family Caregivers Association, (Reaching for Resources-How to Find the Help You Need for Family Caregiving); 1-800-896-3650.
National Multiple Sclerosis Society, A Guide for Caregivers; 303-831-07000 or 1-800-FIGHTMS.
Resource Directory-Community Resources for Persons with MS (Colorado), National Multiple Sclerosis Society-Colorado Chapter; 303-831-0700.
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