CaregiverGPS – The Elder’s Advocate

Posted by on June 13, 2011

CARIE launches new project for caregivers of the elderly

The Coalition of Advocates for the Rights and Interests of the Elderly has launched CaregiverGPS – The Elder’s Advocate, a web-based resource to help caregivers make decisions about elder care.

The website offers several interactive tools to help provide a customized experience for individuals facing a critical transition point in the care of a loved one.The purpose of site is to offer unbiased guidance based on a caregiver’s unique situation.  It does so by gathering information through an on-site review of the individual’s situation.  Users respond to statements about such things as the level of safety in the loved one’s home, opportunities for social contacts, health and personal care needs, financial resources and existing support system.

The website then offers an analysis that considers users’ responses to help them think about options that may be a good fit for their loved one.   Caregivers in need of further assistance can also utilize CARIE OnLINE, or contact a CARIE LINE counselor at 215-545-5728 or 1-800-356-3506.

http://www.carie.org/contact/get-help/

For more information, go here.

http://www.carie.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Press-release-CaregiverGPS.pdf