Helpful Resources for Caregivers
UofL Health realizes the importance of the caregivers who tirelessly support our patients. Being a caregiver can be a full-time job, and we would like to thank you for all that you do!
Did you know there are resources available in our community for caregivers?
We hope you find the resources listed below helpful:
Local Resources:
Brown Cancer Center SOAR On Loyd Family Wellness Program: UofLBrownCancerCenter.org/soar-on/
Gilda’s Club of Kentuckiana: gck.org
Weekly events include: dinner for Support groups, various support groups, Coffee and Connect, yoga, meditation, book club and so much more.
UofL Trager Institute: tragerinstitute.org/caregivers
Finding resources, connecting with peers, and discussing concerns
Louisville Area Ministries: louisvilleministries.org
National Resources:
American Cancer Society: cancer.org/support- programs-and-services/online- communities.html
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society: lls.org/support-resources
National Cancer Institute: cancer.gov/about-cancer/coping/family- friends/family-caregivers-pdq
Extra help at home:
Family Caregiver Alliance: caregiver.org/resource/hiring-home-help/
Neighborhood Place: louisvilleky.gov/government/neighborhood- place
Financial Support:
Cancer Finances Caregiving: Triage Cancer: triagecancer.org/cancer-finances-caregiving
Shirley’s Way: shirleysway.com
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP): acf.hhs.gov/ocs/programs/liheap/about
21st Century Care: 21stcenturycare.org
Support Groups:
Caregiver Action Network: https://www.caregiveraction.org/
Caring Bridge: https://www.caringbridge.org/
Cancer Support groups, counseling, education, and financial assistance: cancercare.org/ and cancare.org/support/emotional-support-for- cancer-caregivers
Friend 4 Life, support group for patients and caregivers: friend4life.org
Transportation Tips:
Family Caregiver and Transportation: acl.gov/sites/default/files/news%202017- 03/HealthyLivingTips_Transport_SurvivalTips. pdf
