There are no income requirements to receive assistance from this program. People who may benefit from this program: 

• Caregivers who are caring for someone older than age 60. While many caregivers are family members, this program can also assist caregivers who are not related by blood or marriage. This program is also for caregivers of a person of any age with Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder. 

• Grandparents and other relative caregivers over the age of 55 who are caring for a child age 18 or under and grandparents or relative caregivers providing care for adult children with a disability who are between 19 - 59 years of age. The caregivers must be age 55 years and older and cannot be the child’s natural or adoptive parent. 

Current Caregiver services include: 

• Monthly caregivers updates available via email or mail 

• Education and training in coordination with other organizations in Frederick County 

• Information, assistance, and referrals to local agencies and services that would be beneficial to the caregivers 

• Resource library 

• Respite and Supplemental Services 

• Help with Daily Living