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Find Delaware State caregiving resources, Delaware healthcare resources, Delaware caregiver support groups, and local and State resources for those taking care of a loved one. We will continue to update these resources to include individual Delaware county caregiving resources and information. State & County Caregiving ResourcesAlzheimer's Association Delaware Valley Chapter The Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley chapter serves Southeastern Pennsylvania, South Jersey and Delaware. It is the local chapter of the National Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Association. We are an alliance of family members and professionals dedicated to helping people with Alzheimer’s disease and their families through education, advocacy, and support. http://www.alz-delawarevalley.org For more information contact: CARE Delaware Statewide Caregiver Resource Centers There are 29 Caregiver Resource Centers throughout Delaware. Eight of the Caregiver Resource Centers are staffed on a part-time basis. The remaining 21 Caregiver Resource Centers operate as libraries for videos, books, pamphlets and other materials on caregiving. Materials can be reviewed at the resource centers or checked out for use at home. Visit this site to find the Resource Center closest to you. http://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dsaapd/resource.html Caring Partners Caring Partners is a community initiative for Delaware caregivers. It was started in 2002 by a small group of volunteers employed by the Wilmington Senior Center, Newark Senior Center and the University of Delaware's School of Nursing. Concerned by the growing number of family caregivers, Caring Partners conducted research to learn about the nature of caregiver stress, needs, and resources. For more information contact: Delaware Curative Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Centers Delaware Curative currently offers comprehensive rehabilitation services, including Physical, Occupational, Hand, Speech and Aquatic therapy to individuals of all ages. Over our sixty years of history, we have treated over one hundred thousand individuals in 7 Delaware locations. http://www.delawarecurative.com/patients-caregivers.html Delaware Helpline Delaware Helpline is a free online service which provides information on state government agencies and referrals to community resources. Delaware Helpline provides a one-stop state government directory service with linkage to appropriate offices, legislators and state employees. http://www.delawarehelpline.org/helpline/index.jsp For more information contact: Delaware Hospice Delaware Hospice is committed to being the leader in providing high quality hospice and palliative care to individuals with a limited life expectancy, to providing support for their families and caregivers, and to serving the community as a resource for end of life care. http://www.delawarehospice.org/ For more information contact: Easter Seals of Delaware Easter Seals Delaware & Maryland’s Eastern Shore provides exceptional services to ensure that all people with disabilities or special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their communities. http://de.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=DMDR_homepage For more information contact: Newark Senior Center The Mission of the Newark Senior Center is to enable older adults in the community to maintain dignity, enhance their quality of living and actively promote participation in all aspects of community life. The Newark Senior Center is open to all who are over 50 years and older regardless of national origin, race, or religion. http://www.newarkseniorcenter.com/ For more information contact: State of Delaware Division of Aging and Physical Disabilities The mission of the Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities is to improve or maintain the quality of life for Delawareans who are at least 18 years of age with physical disabilities or who are elderly. The Division is committed to the development and delivery of consumer-driven services which maximize independence through individual choice, enable individuals to continue living active and productive lives and protect those who may be vulnerable and at risk For more information contact: Wilmington Senior Center The Wilmington Senior Center has created "A New Era of Caring." Included in our new programming are a Grandparent Resource Center for grandparents who are raising their grandchildren and a Caregiver Resource Center for individuals who are caring for aging relatives and loved ones. We invite interested adults ages 50 and older to join us in our stimulating programs and activities that make life more enjoyable! http://www.wilmingtonseniorcenter.org/index.html For more information contact:
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