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Infographic: 5 Tips for Accessing Community Resources

October 17, 2022

If you want help caring for an ailing family member or friend, you’ll be glad to know there a number of agencies in your community offering support. Because of the variety of programs, services, and requirements, it’s helpful to be prepared when you reach out.

Our infographic “5 Tips for Accessing Community Resources” shows family caregivers how to have the most positive, productive experience when reaching out to community resources. These five tips answer the questions:

  • Are community resources free?
  • How do I avoid ending up on a wait-list?
  • What information should I prepare ahead of time?
  • How do I get the most out of my community resources?

Answers from experts in family caregiver support

“5 Tips for Accessing Community Resources” is based on our popular fact sheet on the same topic, and drawn from our 40+ years of experience supporting family caregivers and providers throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.

It’s part of a series of ten all-new infographics, each featuring bite-sized tips and helpful ideas on a variety of subjects related to family caregiving and working successfully with people with dementia.

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All our infographics—along with every resource on our website, are free to caregivers and providers everywhere.

When you share these with fellow family caregivers, you help us reach more people who may benefit from the support FCA provides. So, help us share the love!

Infographic focused on 7 community resources