Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging - Caregiver Support
Offers referrals to agencies that provide Caregiver Support services. Monitors and funds these services. Provides primary caregivers with a break from caregiving. Services include reimbursement for out of pocket costs associated with caregiving related services and supplies, education, training, counseling, respite care and more. The program supports individuals who want to live at home but need help with daily activities such as meal preparation, bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, and/or personal care. It is designed to ease the burden for caregivers who are overwhelmed with helping their loved one, managing their own family, and possibly work responsibilities as well.
Physical Address
2100 Wharton Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Hours
Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
Voice
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(412) 350-2727
Application process
Call to arrange an intake appointment.
Fee
Services provided free of charge.
Eligibility
Services are available to Allegheny County residents who are: Adults (18 and older) caring for someone who is 60 years of age or older (or someone of any age with early onset Alzheimers) Grandparents (age 55 and older) taking care of grandchildren when parents are unavailable Individuals (age 55 and older) taking care of a family member (age 18 to 59) with a disability.
Service area
Allegheny, PA
Agency info
Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging
Assists Allegheny County residents, 60 years of age and older, to live safe, healthy and, when possible, independent lives. AAA is the front door to find services for yourself, a spouse, a relative or a friend.