Connecting Caregivers To Local Resources And Support

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To Local Resources And Support (NAPSA)—Americans are living longerthese days. The numberofolder adults is expected to reach 73 million by 2030. With 30 percent of Americansserv- ingin a caregivingrole,it is important to remember that caring for a loved one can be both rewarding and dif- ficult. Often, caregivers don't know where to turn for advice andassistance. ‘That's where the Eldercare Locator—a program of the U.S. Administration on Aging and administered by the National Association of Area Agencies onAging (n4a)—comesin.By connect- The Eldercare Locator connects caregivers to local resources. ing older adults andtheir caregivers to local resources and support, the Elder- care Locator makeslife a bit easier all around.TheEldercare Locator connects older adults andtheircaregivers to local services and supports across the spec- trum of need, including in-home and community-based services, transportation and healthyaging. WhatIt Offers Some of the Eldercare Locator’s morepopular publications are: + “Before You Give Up the Keys: Cre- ate a Roadmap for Transportation Independence” + “Older Adults and Medication Safety” + “You Gave, Now Save: Guideto Bene- fits for Seniors” + “Living Well with Dementia in the Community: Resources and Support.” Learn More Fortips and advice on caregiving, visit wwweeldercare.acl.gov orcall 1 (800) 677-1116 and see @eldercarelocator on Facebook and @EldercareLoc on ‘Twitter.