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Caregiver Support

Milestones Area Agency on Aging Caregiver Support

Milestones Area Agency on Aging is a proud partner of the Iowa Family Caregiver Program, and we support their mission: To make your caregiving role easier, because caregiving should not, cannot and does not need to be done alone. We do this by connecting you to resources in your community that may be of assistance to you and your loved ones. Want to Learn More?  Call Milestones at (855)-410-6222 or fill out the form below. See below for available caregiver resources.

Information and Assistance

  • Information about services available to help caregivers in their role (e.g., chore services, home-delivered meals, adult day care)
  • Assistance in identifying service needs
  • Referrals to local service providers

Family Caregiver Counseling

  • Counseling is available to  caregivers to assist them in making decisions and solving problems related to their caregiver roles.
  • Respite Care Services
  • Information about respite care services to provide caregivers temporary relief s from their caregiving responsibilities
  • Assistance in finding resources to pay for respite care

Family Caregiver Support Groups

A group of caregivers who meet to discuss common experiences and concerns and develop a mutual support system. These groups are facilitated by a trained individual.

The Milestones Caregiver Support Program can:

  • Connect you to information about available services.
  • Assist you in gaining access to services.
  • Help with problem-solving and decision-making.
  • Provide information on respite care and supplemental services.
  • Link you to the best resources available when you have questions about home and respite care, housing, nutrition, transportation, prescription drug assistance, legal issues, Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia.
  • Refer you to local support groups that can connect you with people who are going through the same things you are.

Caregiver Support Groups: Join us for our monthly specialist-led group for caregivers who want a safe place to discuss the stress, challenges, and rewards of providing care for adults.

  • Burlington: Milestones, 509 Jefferson St. In-Person Support is the 1st Tuesday of each month at 3pm. Virtual CG Support is 1st Monday of each month at 3:30pm
  • Ottumwa: McCreery Cancer Center, 1003 E Pennsylvania Ave. In-Person Support is the 2nd Thursday of each month at 2pm - 3pm.
  • Davenport: Milestones, 935 E 53rd St. In Person Support is the 2nd Monday of each month at 10:30am - 12pm.
  • Dewitt: United Methodist Church, 222 12th St. In Person Support is the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 9:30am - 10:30am.
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