Family Caregiver Support Program offered by Northwest Regional Council in Mount Vernon

Provides information, assistance, and support to unpaid family caregivers. Helps caregivers find reference materials, coordinate services, and provide follow-up support. Caregiver Consultants are available to provide in-home training and support. Consultants include nurses, occupational therapists, nutritionists, and counselors. Offers training for various needs, from Fundamentals of Caregiving to Alzheimer’s Disease training. Respite Care: Provides a break for caregivers who need to be away for anywhere from a few hours to two weeks. Care is provided by qualified professionals, and may be provided in the home, in a nursing facility, in an assisted living facility, or through an adult day service program.