Where to Find Caregiving Help
By Teresa Burney

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  The Eldercare Locator helps families find service providers and trained caregivers where their loved one lives. The website is only available in English but if you have difficulty, you can call 800-677-1116 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST for bilingual assistance.

• Administration on Aging: 202-401-4634, offers The National Family Caregiver Support Program and the Caregiver Survival Tips.

• Family Caregiver Alliance: 800-445-8106

• Alzheimer's Association: 800-272-3900. Download a Respite Care Guide (PDF) or find Caregiver Resources. The website is only available in English but if you have difficulty, you can call 800-272-3900. The bilingual assistance service is available 24 hours a day.

• Latino Caregiver Assistance Program, also known as LUCHAR: Latinas United Caregiving and Speaking Openly (In the California area call 650-493-5000 ext. 21315. Or outside the area: call 800-943-4333.

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