Yes, there is help! When it became apparent that my family needed to find out what resources were available to help us with caring for Mom, I wasn't sure where to look for help. A friend told me to look up our local county's Department of Aging Services. It was a huge relief to talk to someone that could answer my questions. For example, the Aging and Disability Resource Center can a helpful resource for answering questions and providing information needed to begin searching for long term care. The woman that I spoke with in the local county where my mom lived was very kind and caring, and it was comforting to talk with someone that knew what I was going through. I wasn't sure what kind of facility would be best for my mom. Did we need to find an Assisted Living facility, a Community Based Residential facility (CBRF), or a nursing care facility? What was the difference? The Aging and Disability Resource Center was able to provide a listing of local care options that detailed level of care, costs, and also stated if Medicaid was accepted. Listed below are some helpful resources.

U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services: Administration for Community Living

Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging

Alzheimers,gov

Alzheimer's Association Local Support -Omaha

Aging and Disability Resource Center