caregiver support
Being a caregiver can be rewarding, but its not easy. GECAC understands that caring for others takes time, energy and money.
A caregiver can be anyone: a family member, friend, neighbor or older adult. You are an informal caregiver when an older person relies on you to provide unpaid help with day-to-day activities.
Are you helping someone who is:
At least age 60;
Any age and has Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia or
An adult with a disability and you are an older relative (not a parent) who is 55 years of age or older?
GRANDPARENT caregiver
Grandparents 55 years or older who have legal, custodial or guardianship of their biological grandchild qualify for financial reimbursement of caregiving expenses. Expenses include clothes, school supplies, personal care items, services and more.

CALL NOW TO speak WITH OUR Caregiver support
NAVIGATOR!
(814) 459-4581 ext. 400
Toll Free 1-800-769-2436
When you call, GECAC will:
Explain the Caregiver Support Program
Discuss your options
Make an appointment to meet you and your loved one you are caring for
Make a referral for services

GECAC will Help you by providing

Financial benefits to reimburse for out of pocket expenses for personal care, adult day care, skilled nursing and household expenses up to $600 per month
Home modification or assistive devices such as ramps, stair lifts, wheelchairs etc. up to $5,000 lifetime benefit
Information and referral on resources and services in your community
Respite care that offers a brief break from caregiving by providing short-term support in your home or overnight care
Benefits counseling to review existing benefits and identify potential new benefits
Caregiver training to enhance your role as a caregiver
Care coordination to determine the necessary support and services your loved one will need

Greater erie community
action committee (GECAC)
Area Agency on Aging
18 West 9th Street
Erie, PA 16501
www.gecac.org
www.facebook.com/GECACErie
814.459.4581
Rev. 5/4/18

Caregiver
Support
PROGRAM
You take care of them.
Who takes care of you?