get help, such as meal delivery and transportation. (NAPSA)—With a growing aging population, the amount of family caregivers in the United States is also on the rise. There are nearly 45 million people who serve as a caregiver for a family member or friend whois 50 or older. Serving as a caregiver can be rewarding but difficult. Often, caregivers are unaware of local aging resources that might be able to assist them. The Eldercare Locator is a free, public service that connects older adults and caregivers to information about local resources and services such as meal delivery programs, transportation options, home modification assistance and in-homesupport services. Additionally, caregivers can find out about support groups in their community and programsthat offer a break from caregiving responsibilities. The Eldercare Locator also has free informational brochures for older adults and caregivers on topics such as medication management, preventingfalls in the home, transportation options, avoiding financial exploitation, and brain health. All brochures can be ordered by calling 800-677-1116 or downloaded online at www.elder care.gov. If you are a caregiver whois seeking information about caring for your loved one and you want to learn about community resources that maybe able to assist, call the Eldercare Locator at 800-677-1116 or visit www.eldercare.gov. The Eldercare Locator is a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging and is administered by the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging.
