Oct 15, 2020 · Caregiving is even more challenging when you’re caring for someone with a disability. Find out about resources to help caregivers for adults and children with special needs.

Dec 13, 2023 · Someone with a disability, whether physical or cognitive, requires specialized care tailored to their unique needs. This task demands a blend of both innate qualities and acquired skills. As a caregiver, knowing the right way to assist, communicate, and empathize can make a profound difference in the quality of care provided.

Dec 2, 2024 · If someone with a disability already receives Medicaid, their state may allow a family member or friend to become a paid caregiver. Many states call this a consumer-directed personal assistance program.

Aug 11, 2024 · Explore essential insights and resources for caregivers of children with special needs, focusing on autism and effective caregiving strategies.

Check out the 16 ways ChildServe’s Family Advisory Council suggests to help a parent or caregiver of a child with special needs.

Mar 23, 2023 · Balancing being a mother and caregiver to a child with a disability and one to her three boys is challenging and exhausting. “You can add on as many extra hands or caregivers as possible, and it is all still a house of cards,” she says.

The following resources show the depth and breadth of activities, initiatives, and programs available across the U.S. for family caregivers, policy makers, program managers, and people who want to understand more about the many facets of caregiving.

Aug 30, 2024 · Special needs caregivers play a vital role in providing support, assistance, and care to individuals with physical, developmental, or intellectual disabilities. Let’s explore the importance and understanding of special needs caregiving in this section.

This Special Health Report, Caregiver's Handbook: A guide to caring for the ill, elderly, or disabled—and yourself, will assist you in meeting the needs of the person you care for while attending to your own. It includes financial, legal, and medical information that’s vital to caregivers, as well as a special section devoted to caring for ...

May 19, 2021 · Personal care assistants (PCAs) are the main method by which disabled adults access non-family care. Anything family caregivers do, PCAs can do: bathing, dressing, catheter or ventilator care, or just helping with housekeeping tasks or staying organized.