Information and Resources
Identification of these products does not necessarily reflect the endorsement of the Lifespan Respite Coalition nor the Department of Public Health and Human Services.Montana Support Groups
Support groups offer a safe place to seek and give advice, share emotions and experiences and exchange practical strategies for coping. Support groups can provide hope and a renewed sense of self.
Many communities also offer disease specific support groups. For the most current information about support groups in your area, call the Aging Disability Resource Center or the Area Agency on Aging at 1-800-551-3191.
Montana Specific Websites
- Montana Senior & Long Term Care Division Lifespan Respite
- AARP Montana Resource Guide
- We Need to Talk - Having the conversation about limiting or no longer driving.
- Aging & Disability Resource Centers
- Aging & Disability Resource Centers - Options Counseling Program
- Area Agencies on Aging
- Autism Speaks Advocacy
- Benefits Checkup for Montana
- Brain Injury Alliance of MT
- Developmental Educational Assistance Program (DEAP)
- Easter Seal – Montana
- Fall Prevention
- Montana State University Extension (Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Resources)
- Montana Adult Mental Health
- Montana Caregiver Support for Veterans
- Montana’s Children Mental Health Bureau
- Montana Developmental Disabilities Services
- Montana Independent Living Centers
- Montana Powerful Tools for Caregivers
- Montech (assistive technology)
- Montana Alzheimer's and Dementia State Plan
Caregiver Web Resources
- AARP Caregiving Resource Center
- AgingCare.com
- The Caregivers' Resource Library
- Veterans Assistance: Tips for Caregivers
- Alzheimer's Association - A resource for information about Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimers.gov - The U.S. Government's free information resource about Alzheimer's disease and related dementias
- ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center
- ARCH - ABCs of Respite: A Consumer Guide for Family Caregivers
- ARCH - Respite and Caregiving Fact Sheet
- American Society on Aging (Family Caregiver Support Webinars)
- Cancer Support Community
- Caregiver Action Network
- Caregiver Selector Tool - helps determine whether you may need a medical or non-medical respite caregiver
- CaregiverStress.com (Tips for Family Caregivers)
- Caring.com
- ElderCarelink.com - Links to nation-wide senior care resources
- Eldercare Locator
- Family Caregiver Alliance
- Help for Alzheimer's Families
- HomeInstead Senior Care - Education and Resources for Family and Professional Caregivers
- Livestrong - (cancer related caregiving)
- Medic Alert
- My Medicare Matters
- National Alliance for Caregiving
- National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
- Safe Senior Driving: A Complete Guide for Older Drivers Based on NHTSA Guidelines
- The Caregiver's Voice
- Today’s Caregiver
- Veteran’s Family Caregiver Resources
Employer Resources
- Employer Resource Guide Supporting Employees with Caregiving Responsibilities
- "Juggling Work and Caregiving” – Free ebook
Provider Resources
Technology Resources
- Environmental modifications - Modifications added to a home that may help a person with a medical or disabling condition to adapt to their changing needs (e.g. ramps, grab-bar in the shower or near a toilet or widened doorways for a wheelchair)
- Medical Needs
- Pill Reminder Pro – Mobile app from iTunes (Available for iPhone, iPad and Android devices)
- Communication needs
- Dragon Diction – This application allows you dictate text and send it as an email message. Reminders ( i.e. for appointments) can also be dictated. (Available for iPhone, iPad and Android devices)
- Maintaining Independence and Safety
- Sensor monitors (Wireless sensor (not a camera) to normal patterns of daily activities. Installation and monthly fees)
- GPS Footwear System – Pair of shoes with GPS technology.
