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Transportation |
CancerCare |
In all 50 states |
14,919 patients provided $3,005,679 in financial grants in FY2006 to pay for transportation |
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1-800-813-HOPE (toll free) |
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Caregiver support |
National Family Caregiver Support Program Provides caregivers of older adults (60 years old or older) and grandparents (60 years old or older) of grandchildren no older than 18 years old with information on services available; individual counseling, organization of support groups, and caregiver training; respite care; and supplemental services on a limited basis |
In all 50 states |
3.8 million individuals received information about caregiver programs and services |
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436,000 caregivers received assistance in accessing services |
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Almost 180,000 caregivers received counseling and training services |
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70,000 received respite |
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50,000 caregivers received supplemental services |
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Logistical support |
U.S. Administration on Aging Supportive services to older citizens and caregivers; services include transportation to medical appointments and financial counseling |
In all 50 states |
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