<body><div><p>Posted on 09/27/24 by <b>AARP</b></p><p>En español | Caregiving may be one of the most important, and challenging, roles you’ll ever take on. No matter where you are in your caregiving journey — starting to plan; taking care of a family member in your home, in a facility, or from a distance; or managing end-of-life caregiving responsibilities — having resources at your fingertips will make the process easier.</p><p>AARP developed this family caregiver guide with you, the caregiver, in mind and as a starting point to help you find the services and support you might need throughout your journey.</p><p>To order a print copy of this online guide, call the toll-free AARP Family Caregiving Resource Line at 877-333-5885 and indicate which state(s) you would like to receive. A copy will be mailed to you.</p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2Dayzp_0vlx6EYf00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2Dayzp_0vlx6EYf00" width="1041" height="1041" ></figure><h2>Caregiver Support</h2><p>Family Alzheimer’s In-Home Respite (FAIR) Program (304-558-3317)</p><p>Offers relief to family caregivers and provides one-on-one attention and individualized activities for persons with a written diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia.</p><h2>Finances</h2><p>Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (304-205-6357)</p><p>Helps eligible households with home energy expenses, which may include heating/cooling bill payment, crisis bill payment and/or heating/cooling equipment repair/replacement.</p><p>Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (304-205-6357)</p><p>Eligible households receive food assistance through an Electronic Benefits Transfer card to cover a portion of their food budget, as well as nutritional education.</p><h2>Legal</h2><p>West Virginia Senior Legal Aid (800-229-5068)</p><p>Provides free legal services to low- income adults 60-plus. Services include protection of homes, income, security, access to health care benefits and more.</p><h2>Health</h2><p>Alzheimer’s Association — West Virginia Chapter (24/7 Helpline: 800-272-3900; 304-343-2717)</p><p>Provides people with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia and their caregivers a 24-hour telephone helpline, family education and outreach programs, financial and legal planning information, support groups and care navigation tools.</p><p>West Virginia Senior Medicare Patrol (304-558-3317; 877-987-4463)</p><p>Provides outreach and education to help Medicare beneficiaries recognize and report healthcare fraud.</p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4ZRMMT_0vlx6EYf00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4ZRMMT_0vlx6EYf00" width="1417" height="1250" ></figure><p>State Health Insurance Assistance Program (304-558-3317)</p><p>Provides Medicare beneficiaries and their families confidential and objective information about benefits, supplemental plans, long-term care insurance and Medicare costs.</p><h2>Housing and Care Facilities</h2><p>Long-Term Care Ombudsman (304-558-3317; 877-987-3646)</p><p>Provides consumer protection advocacy services to residents of long-term care facilities such as nursing homes, assisted living facilities, specialty care facilities and boarding homes. Anyone can use an ombudsman to report a concern and get help resolving problems, including residents, residents’ family members and friends, and long-term care facility employees.</p><h2>Information and Services</h2><p>Aging and Disability Resource Centers (866-981-2372)</p><p>Provide information or resources about long-term services and supports.</p><p>West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services (304-558-3317; 877-987-3646)</p><p>Services to older adults include transportation, meals, in-home help, exercise classes and more.</p><p>Provides care planning information and a list of government and private services that help families handle the challenges of long-term care.</p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2X17yl_0vlx6EYf00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2X17yl_0vlx6EYf00" width="1041" height="1041" ></figure><h2>End of Life</h2><p>Hospice Care (304-768-8523; 800-560-8523)</p><p>Offers hospice patients and their families resources to help make better choices regarding serious illness and end-of-life care.</p><p>Hospice of Southern West Virginia (304-255-6404)</p><p>Provides inpatient hospice and palliative care, as well as bereavement care.</p><p><i>This story is provided by AARP West Virginia. Visit the</i> <i>AARP West Virginia</i> <i>page for more news, events, and programs affecting retirement, health care, and more.</i></p></div></body>

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En español | Caregiving may be one of the most important, and challenging, roles you’ll ever take on. No matter where you are in your caregiving journey — starting to plan; taking care of a family member in your home, in a facility, or from a distance; or managing end-of-life caregiving responsibilities — having resources at your fingertips will make the process easier.