Caregiver Support and Education Program

The Caregiver Support and Education program is designed to help family members who are caring for their loved ones who are ill or are disabled. The caregiver is the focus of program. Education on the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of caregiving is provided.

A major goal of this program is to help the caregiver learn to take care of her/himself in order to preserve their ability to care for their loved one. The program offers specialized training materials for caregivers of those with dementia.

There is no cost for the program, however, either the caregiver or the care receiver must be age 60 or better and resident of Bay County. Department on Aging has produced a Caregiver Training Guide, which is provided free upon the first in-home visit. The guide includes information to other Bay County agencies.

To make a referral to the program, please call Bay County Department on Aging. The request must be in the caregiver’s name and provide information on the best time we can reach the caregiver to set up an appointment.

Reach out to Bay County Department on Aging at (989) 895-4100 or toll-free at 1-877-229-9960