Family Caregiver Support

For additional information about services that can benefit family caregivers, see "Adult Day Services," "Assessment," "Homemakers, Sitters, & In-Home Services," "Housing," "Nursing Homes," and "Respite."

Alzheimer's Association

544-6288
Eastern Tennessee Chapter
2200 Sutherland Avenue, Suite H102, 37919
Provides information about the disease, its diagnosis, and treatment; professional and family caregiving classes; support groups (including by telephone) and referral to support groups; referral to community agencies that offer assistance; and political advocacy. Medic Alert + Safe Return program helps to identify, locate, and return to safety people with memory impairments.
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HOPE: Helping Others Provide Exceptional Care

824-4329
Senior Citizens Home Assistance Service
215 Bearden Place, 37917
Free support program and monthly class to train family caregivers to provide care in the home. Free respite provided if needed so that caregivers can attend.

Knox County Family Caregiver Support Program (CAC)

524-2786
Office on Aging
2247 Western Avenue, 37921 (street)
P.O. Box 51650, 37950-1650 (mailing)
Provides caregivers with information on available services; assistance in obtaining services; and access to counseling for help in making decisions and solving problems, and support groups. For caregivers who qualify, the program also provides respite and supplemental services.
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National Family Caregiver Support Program (CAC)

691-2551
East TN Human Resource Agency
9111 Cross Park Drive, Suite D-100, 37923
Offers information and referral to all and supportive services to qualifying family caregivers (relatives or friends who are caring for seniors). Supports family caregivers as they help frail older persons to remain in their homes rather than enter a long-term-care facility and provides in-home and community-based services.