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SUPPORT SERVICES FOR UNPAID
CAREGIVERS. UWAAA’s Alabama Cares program
helps families avoid placing their loved ones in
nursing homes prematurely. It provides information,
education and assistance to unpaid primary or
family caregivers who tend to the personal needs of
their aged or disabled loved ones at home.
This includes five specific types of services that
help caregivers take better care of the patient as
well as themselves.
• Information on community resources, including
literature, health fairs and workshops
• Help in assessing caregiving needs and support
services
• Education on health, nutrition and financial
literacy, plus support groups and counseling to
help with problem-solving
• Temporary respite to give caregivers time for
themselves
• Supplemental services such as assistive
technologies, emergency response systems,
incontinence supplies and nutritional
supplements
To be eligible for the services of Alabama Cares,
certain requirements must be met. Priority is given,
but not restricted, to those caring for people with
the greatest social and economic needs, and to
family members caring for persons with Alzheimer’s
disease or dementia. Seniors caring for related
children may also be eligible specific services.

Alabama Cares helps families keep
loved ones at home for as long as
possible. It was created as part
of the National Family Caregiver
Support Program.

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