Whether the role comes suddenly or gradually, caregiving can present significant challenges. AARP Oregon is hosting several training and educational events in June to help caregivers find resources and connect with one another.
For the first time since AARP began publishing the Scorecard in 2011, more than half of Medicaid long-term care dollars nationwide for older adults and people with physical disabilities went to home- and community-based services instead of nursing homes and other institutions.
AARP Oregon is focused on providing family caregivers the support they need, including sharing information on state-specific resources, providers and support organizations, as well as caregiving guides in multiple languages.
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