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Caregiver Support

We Provide Support for Those Caring for a Loved One

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Easterseals is a vital community resource for caregivers, providing guidance, education, and support to help them care for themselves as they care for their loved one. Through its Caregiver Resource Centers in New Castle and Milford, Easterseals Case Managers connect families to helpful materials and local resources. Programs include monthly support groups, wellness education, and the annual Caregiver Conference, as well as access to assistive devices at the Resource & Technology Demonstration Center, which is open to the public. Easterseals also supports caregivers who need to take a break through the Lifespan and Relative Respite Programs. Check out all the caregiver services offered by Easterseals below.

Caregiver Education and Support

Our goal is to provide resources and practical tools and tips, as well as information on how caregivers can take care of themselves. Easterseals offers many ways to help caregivers, such as:

Caregiver Support Groups are held monthly so caregivers share their own, and learn from others, experiences in caregiving.
Free workshops on topics such as Fall Prevention, caring for a Loved One with Dementia, Financial Planning, and other subjects.
Our Annual Caregiver Conference which brings together caregivers, professionals, and providers to learn about caregiving issues and share solutions and ideas. This free conference is co-sponsored by the Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities and offers an opportunity for learning, networking, and sharing.
Virtual office hours where caregivers can connect with our case managers to learn about resources for their specific needs.
Resource webpage devoted to COVID-19 resources for people with disabilities and their caregivers.

Resource & Technology Demonstration Center

The Resource and Technology Demonstration Center has hundreds of pieces of assistive technology on display for visitors to see and learn about. We do not sell any products from the Center but our knowledgeable staff can provide information about where and how to purchase devices. Stop in the Resource and Technology Demonstration Center during regular business hours or call to set up an appointment for a virtual tour. Call 302-221-2076 or 302-253-1129 to talk with one of our Case Managers, or email us at resources@esdel.org .

Watch these videos to see demonstrations of some of the assistive technology available at the Resource and Technology Demonstration Center:

Respite Services

What is respite? Respite is anything that gives YOU, the caregiver, a break while someone else cares for your loved one. Some examples of respite include:
Support for Caregivers

Easterseals supports caregivers through education, resources, assistive technology, support groups, and more.

More Than a Meal

This Giving Tuesday, your donation helps adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities not only gain meaningful work and connection but also strengthen the community by delivering Meals on Wheels to neighbors in need. Every gift supports empowering people with I/DD to make a real difference in their communities.
A Place Where Dominick Can Grow

When Dominick David, of Newark, is in his Easterseals day program for adults with intellectual disabilities, his mom, Lynne, knows he is engaged in activities, forming relationship bonds and staying connected to his community.
A Program for Every Stage of Spencer’s Life – And Yours!

The Kane family are grateful that Easterseals has services that meet the needs of every stage in life. From Children’s Therapy Services to Personal Attendant Services and everything in between, Easterseals is there for them.
Easterseals Treats People, Not Diagnoses

Families like James’ turn to Easterseals not only for life-changing therapies, but for hope for their child’s future. Tracy and Jamie experienced that after James was diagnosed with Down syndrome.

View our Resource Library Here.

What is Respite? [Video]

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Video Resource Library

Video Resources for Families and Caregivers
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Lifespan and Relative Respite Invoice Tutorial

This video walks you step-by-step through how to correctly fill out the Relative and Lifespan Respite invoices, making the process clear, simple, and easy to complete.
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What is Respite?

Discover what respite is and how it provides caregivers with essential breaks that support well-being, balance, and better care for their loved ones.
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Food Assistance Resources

Use the directory below to find food assistance resources near you.