Questions about caregiving & resources?
The caregiving journey is full of twists, turns, and lots of questions. We may have the answers!
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Who is Doris?
Doris Green, Director of the New York State Caregiving and Respite Coalition, has worked in the aging and disability field for more than 20 years developing programs related to planning, advocacy, and financial services for older adults and caregivers of persons with disabilities.
Equally important, Doris has been a family caregiver. She cared for her aging mother, a daughter who struggled with substance abuse, and she was a kinship caregiver for her granddaughter. Most recently, Doris was the primary caregiver for her husband during his chronic illness.
Help paying for a respite provider
Dear Doris,
I take care of my father who suffers from chronic heart disease. He lives with me, and I work from home, which allows me to manage both my job responsibilities and his daily needs more effectively, but it can be quite challenging at times. Unfortunately, I don’t qualify to receive funds to hire someone to assist me and provide a much-needed break occasionally. Are there other resources or support options that I might not be aware of that could help ease this situation?
Sincerely,
Julie A.
Dear Doris
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