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Welcome to UPCAP's

Caregiver Resource Center

Here you’ll find helpful resources, links, webinars and more to help you in your caregiving for a loved one.

 

**CRC PAGE IS CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION**

PLEASE CHECK BACK REGULARLY FOR UPDATES

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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.

View Caregiver Questionnaire
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Providing 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.

More About Providing Care
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Education & Training

Caregiver Classes and workshops relating to the latest news and information on Caregiving and How-to-Videos on providing care.

Classes/Workshops
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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 mush 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.

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Financial & Legal Assistance

Legal Documents, Information on Power of Attorney, Insurance, and Medicare Information. How to Report or Look for Elder Abuse, Mediation Services.

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Caregiver Community

Caregiver Blogs, Support Groups, Events, Education, Social Activities, How-To Videos.

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Kinship Caregiver Information

Kinship Caregivers have a different dynamic and need additional resources. You can find those here.

View Kinship Caregiver Information
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Local Resource Links

2-1-1, Programs by Upper Peninsula County. Calendar of Events, UPCAP Staff Information.

Senior Centers by County

Featured Resources

  • Caregiver Hands
    Article

    Where To Look For Support

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    Article

    Dementia Caregiver Checklist

  • Writing on paper
    Article

    Finances For End Of Life

  • Elderly woman on cell phone
    Article

    Frauds & Scams: Online & Phone

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