Family Caregiver Support

The federally funded National Family Caregiver Support Program offers information and referral to all and supportive services to qualifying family caregivers (relatives or friends who are caring for seniors). The program supports family caregivers as they help frail older persons to remain in their homes rather than enter a long-term-care facility. The program provides in-home and community-based services. The Knox County program is listed here. For similar help in the 16-county region served by the East TN Area Agency on Aging & Disability, call 691-2551.

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 and referral to support groups; referral to community agencies that offer assistance; and political advocacy. Safe Return program helps to identify, locate, and return to safety people with memory impairments.
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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, support groups, and caregiver training. For caregivers who qualify, the program also provides respite and supplemental services.