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.
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.
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.
Education & Training
Caregiver Classes and workshops relating to the latest news and information on Caregiving and How-to-Videos on providing care.
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.
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.
Local Resource Links
2-1-1, Programs by Upper Peninsula County. Calendar of Events, UPCAP Staff Information.
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