U.P. CAREGIVER RESOURCE CENTER
The mission of the Upper Peninsula Caregiver Resource Center is to help maintain and improve quality of life for family caregivers and those they care for by providing information, education, support and resources.
Here you’ll find helpful resources, links, webinars and more to help you in your caregiving for a loved one.
Getting Started
A Caregiver Questionnaire is a great place to start to understand what services you may need. Under this tab, you will also find links to 2-1-1 and a Checklist for New Caregivers.
End of Life Care
Deciding to care for a loved one in their home, your home or in a Nursing home can create many questions or needs. Here you will find information on ensuring a safe and balanced environment through the end of life.
Education & Training
Caregiver Classes and workshops relating to the latest news and information on Caregiving and How-to-Videos on providing care.
NIHAN Online Education Modules: Home Health Exercise Videos for Older Adults
Classes and Workshops
Trained professionals lead a variety of classes to help caregivers provide the best care and take care of themselves, too. Our classes are proven to work!
Caregiver Support
From one-on-one caregiver consultations to connecting with other caregivers in a group setting, UPCAP offers support to caregivers in a variety of ways.Trualta provides online information, support and practical advice for those caring for someone at home.
Specialized Care
Native American Caregiving
LGBTQ+ Caregiving
Veteran Caregiving
Dementia Caregiving
Caring for Someone with Disabilities
End of Life Care
Life Balance/Health & Wellness for the Caregiver
Being a caregiver is extremely hard, yet rewarding work In order to stay effective, you must have balance in your own life and take care of yourself. Our programs and education will help you to live your best life while helping someone else live theirs.
Financial & Legal Assistance
Legal Documents, Information on Power of Attorney, Insurance, and Medicare Information. How to Report or Look for Elder Abuse, Mediation Services.
Caregiver Community
Caregiver Blogs, Support Groups, Events, Education, Social Activities, How-To Videos.
Kinship Caregiver Information
Kinship Caregivers have a different dynamic and need additional resources. You can find those here.
