Caring Across Generations

An intergenerational pair of Black women smile on the left side. In the center, text reads NEED HELP ACCESSING CARE FOR AN OLDER ADULT, DISABLED PERSON, OR YOURSELF? HERE IS HOW TO GET STARTED.

Text reads TRY THE ELDERCARE LOCATOR. THIS IS A FREE TOOL THAT CONNECTS YOU TO SUPPORT IN YOUR COMMUNITY (TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING, LEGAL AID, ETC) AND YOUR LOCAL AREA AGENCY ON AGING. VISIT ELDERCARE.ACL.GOV OR CALL 1-800-677-1116. Below the text, a family with young children looks out.

Text reads PRO TIP: THESE PROGRAMS CAN ALSO CONNECT YOU TO CARE RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE UNDER 65. WHAT IS AN AREA AGENCY ON AGING? THESE AGENCIES OFFER SERVICES LIKE ADULT DAY CARE, CAREGIVER TRAINING, RESPITE CARE, AND SUPPORT GROUPS. THEY CAN ALSO HELP YOU APPLY FOR PROGRAMS LIKE MEDICARE & MEDICAID.

Text reads MEDICARE AND MEDICAID. THESE PROGRAMS CAN PROVIDE *SOME* SUPPORT TO PEOPLE WHO GIVE AND RECEIVE CARE. SO WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?

MEDICARE IS FOR ADULTS 65+ AND THOSE WITH CERTAIN DISABILITIES. IT COVERS DOCTORS APPOINTMENTS, PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS, AND PALLIATIVE CARE. Below the text box, three older Black adults, two women and a man, look on.

MEDICAID IS FOR LOW-INCOME PEOPLE AND DISABLED PEOPLE. UNLIKE MEDICARE, IT PROVIDES LONG-TERM CARE, INCLUDING HOME CARE, BUT HAS STRICT INCOME LIMITS AND LONG WAITING LISTS FOR SOME SERVICES. Below, a pair of white women, one older and one younger, both wearing glasses, share a hug

An informational banner with the text VISIT MEDICARE.GOV & MEDICAID.GOV FOR MORE INFO. OTHER SUPPORT RESOURCES

HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS. CONDITION-SPECIFIC ORGANIZATIONS CAN PROVIDE INFO AND CONNECT YOU WITH SUPPORT GROUPS. TRY SEARCHING THE INTERNET FOR THE NAME OF THE HEALTH CONDITION PLUS THE WORD ASSOCIATION, FOUNDATION, OR ORGANIZATION.

SUPPORT GROUPS. ASK MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS, FRIENDS, FAMILY, AND CAREGIVERS CLOSE TO YOU IF THEY KNOW OF ANY ONLINE OR IN-PERSON SUPPORT GROUPS. YOU CAN ALSO SEARCH THE INTERNET AND SOCIAL MEDIA FOR GROUPS IN YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY.

FORWARD THIS EMAIL TO 3 FRIENDS WHO ALSO NEED HELP WITH CARE!

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