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Easterseals hosts the only conference in Delaware focused on family caregivers.

In an instant, Mike and Virginia Minor’s lives changed forever. One minute they were enjoying time with family and, in what felt like the next minute, Virginia was in the hospital. She had experienced a stroke and then cardiac arrest. Gone was their old lifestyle. Mike was suddenly thrust into the role of caregiving, which can be very overwhelming and lonely. Thankfully, he found a group of people walking the same path with an Easterseals Caregiver Support group.

Below is a list of common questions we hear at Easterseals, and their answers.

Video Resources for Families and Caregivers

Stevie has been bringing smiles to the faces of staff and fellow participants at his Easterseals Adult Day program in Georgetown since 2007. The program not only gives him the opportunity to socialize with his peers and remain a part of his community but also gives his parents a much-needed break from full-time caregiving.

When Tina had a heart attack it rocked the whole family. Her daughter, Ashley became her full-time caregiver when they discovered Tina had a brain injury after 13 minutes without oxygen. Thankfully, Ashley is not traveling this journey alone, she has Easterseals services by her side.

For a spouse or elderly parent going through the stages of Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia

What is Respite? & More

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

Recreation and Respite options for Campers and Caregivers

Choose Peace of Mind. Choose Easterseals.

Assistive Technology (AT) is any device, system and/or related service that maintains or improves the functional capability of individuals with disabilities.