Family Caregiver Support
Family members play a vital role in providing care for loved ones at home. These family caregivers help seniors and individuals with disabilities live safely and comfortably in their own homes for as long as possible. However, many family caregivers lack the training and resources needed to provide proper care, which can lead to burnout, injuries, and accidental harm to their loved ones.
To address this, Vibrant Health Homecare created the Family Caregiver Support Program. This program helps family members care for their loved ones safely and confidently by offering personalized support and training. Here’s what the program includes:
Customized Care Plan Development
Training for Specific Care Tasks
Vibrant Health Homecare provides Family Caregiver Support in Tacoma, University Place, Spanaway, Fircrest, Lakewood, Milton, Fife, Edgewood, Puyallup, Bonney Lake, and surrounding areas in Washington.
Referrals to Medicaid Family Caregiver Programs
If the client is eligible, they may qualify for state programs that provide additional family caregiver support:
- Medicaid Alternative Care (MAC): Offers services like medical alert systems, adult day care, home-delivered meals, respite care, and transportation for financially eligible individuals.
- Tailored Supports for Older Adults (TSOA): Provides similar services for those who do not meet financial eligibility for Medicaid.
- Consumer Direct Washington: Allows clients to hire a family member, friend, or other individual to be their paid caregiver.
With the right resources and training, family caregivers can provide safer and more effective care, helping their loved ones maintain their independence at home.
Quarterly Check-Ins
Support Scheduling
Family caregivers receive assistance in building a support network by identifying friends and family members who can share caregiving responsibilities. These helpers are assigned simple tasks to reduce the primary caregiver’s workload.
