Calvin Johnson Care Center

Care Givers

Have you found yourself overwhelmed caring for a loved one? Do you need a helping hand but don't know who to turn to? You're not alone. Statistics state that over 50 million people are providing care to a chronically ill, disabled or elderly family member or friend. (Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Informal Caregiving: Compassion in Action. Washington, DC: 1998, and National Family Caregivers Association, Random Sample Survey of Family Caregivers, Summer 2000, Unpublished) These selfless individuals have been dubbed the name "caregivers".

Fortunately, people are finally starting to realize that our "Caregivers" could use (and certainly deserve) a little help, emotional support, and maybe just a place to vent or share stories. We, at Calvin Johnson Care Center, understand this. That's why we've compiled a number of resources and a message board to talk with staff and other families in similar situations. We do this to help you, the "caregiver".

Additionally, you can call our Social Service team from 8 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with any questions you have. The team includes Director Mary Scharlemann, as well as Sherry Bennett and Ryan Ford. They are very active in the community and are more than willing to help those without a loved one in Calvin Johnson Care Center. We can provide emotional support, placement advice, and other information you may need. We do this for free knowing we can win you over with superior service and friendly staff, rather than marketing tactics. If the time comes that a nursing home is appropriate for yourself, a family member or friend, the skilled care we provide speaks for itself. Contact Information.

Resources
Senior Information
Prairie State Legal Services Senior Citizen's Handbook
Administration on Aging
Answers on Aging
FirstGov for Seniors

Culture Change
Local Pioneer Coalition
Pioneer Network for Culture Change

News and Media
AARP Bulletin
Senior Journal

Support
Geriatric Mental Health Foundation
Alzheimer's Association
Abuse Support and Prevention
Elder Abuse Basics
Prevention of Elder Abuse
AoA Website, Elder Abuse Section
OVC Help for Victim Service Providers Web Forum
Identity Theft Resource Center
Administration for Children and Families

Benefits
Benefits Checkup
Illinois Benefits Information
Prescription Help

Medicare Information
Medicare Information
Make Medicare Work
My Medicare Matters

Caregivers
Family Caregiver's Alliance
National Family Caregivers Association