Are you helping care for an older adult or a person with disabilities?

Do you care for an older adult or person with disability by doing the following or similar tasks?
  • Taking the individual to their doctors appointments
  • Grocery shopping for the individual 
  • Helping with household tasks
  • Assisting with medications, dressing, toileting, etc
Then you are a caregiver!

Caregiving Coalition

Through the grant funding received by the national Changing the Care Conversation (CTCC) program, the SRC has initiated a caregiving coalition that focuses on addressing the needs of caregivers. The Caregiving Coalition works to serve as a supportive network and resource for caregivers throughout Southeast Michigan. Through the goals of  increasing access to social supports and community based resources  access to social supports and community based resources  while highlighting the impact of cultural diversity on the sphere of caregiving. The CTCC Coalition provides caregivers with the opportunity to utilize the numerous resources and benefits offered both indirectly and directly through the CTCC program, SRC, and SRC partners.

 ​“centering the voice of family caregivers and the impact that diversity has on the caregiving space”

Interested in the CTCC Coalition?

If you are interested in the Caregiving Coalition, please email us by clicking the button below.

What Does Caregiving Look Like in Michigan?

In 2021 the Center for Health and Research Transformation reported that Michigan has an estimated 1.7 million caregivers
The 2020 AARP research reported that most caregivers spend 1 - 4 years providing care to seniors in Michigan
The 2017 Michigan BRFSS Surveillance Brief found that the most caregivers reported needing assistance accessing services
​The highest percentage of caregivers fell within the 55-64 year range according to the 2017 Michigan BRFSS Surveillance Brief

Caregiver Resources

Caregiver Burnout, Stress, and Boundaries

Being a caregiver is a great responsibility, and with it also comes great challenges. Therefore, it is important for caregivers to take a step back and reflect on their own needs. Additional video resources created by Psych Hub for caregivers can be found below to help address stress and burnout, and how to set boundaries.  

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