National Family Caregiver Support Program
Alzheimer's Association
6465 S. Yale Ave, Suite 312
Tulsa, OK 74136
(918) 481-7741
(800) 272-3900 toll-free
www.alzokar.org
Caregiver Counseling
Counseling for caregivers can be provided in the Association's offices, caregivers' homes, and any other location requested by the caregiver. Caregivers will be able to easily access the service by calling the Association's number at 1-800-272-3900 which is answered by trained staff at all times. Counseling services will address caregiver stress, depression , grieving issues, family conflict, self-care and coping skills on either an individual or family basis.
Caregiver Education and Training
Topics for the Caregiver Education and Training include healthy home care conditions, wheelchair use, fall prevention, infection control, local and national resources (including those for grandparents) reducing caregiver stress, and transportation issues.
Access to Assistance
Provides information regarding resources available to caregivers and will connect them with referral sources within the community.
Oxford Healthcare
3040 N. Hemlock Circle
Broken Arrow, OK 74012
(918) 258-1111
(800) 316-2222 Toll-free
Respite
The intention of respite services is to offer an interval of rest or relief for those who bear the majority of responsibility in caring for a dependent loved one. Through Oxford Healthcare, Grandparents and Caregivers may elect to receive respit vouchers as an alternative to agency based in-home service provision or Companion Assisted Respite. Companion Asssited Respite offers a Home Service Aid that will stay with the Care Recipient. The aide will offer companionship and safety supervision not related to any personal care activities. The aide may prepare a meal or meals as well as some very light housekeepking. Respite vouchers are an alternative to in-home service. Participants electing to exercise this option will be eligible to receive $400 of vouchers. The vouchers will allow the Caregiver to facilitate their private arrangements for their loved one's respite care.