Indiana University values all employees and their family members, and is committed to supporting employees, both professionally and personally. Caring for an adult or aging loved one while working is a large responsibility and takes a lot of dedication.
Resources are provided for employees and supervisors to create a supportive work environment for caregivers.
Care.com offers eligible employees access to senior Care Specialists. This benefit provides support and guidance on the caregiving journey.
Care Specialists will provide caregiving strategies, such as finding the appropriate level of care, proactively planning for care, navigating difficult conversations, and Medicare and Social Security.
Use Care.com to locate a caregiver. Start by creating an online account to access the network of individual providers. After entering the search criteria, pre-screened providers and their services. Additional services are available through consultations with certified Senior Care Specialists.
For additional questions, contact Care.com at 866-814-1638 or email IU Human Resources at askHR@iu.edu.
Backup Care can help families find last-minute care providers at a reduced cost.
Pre-registration is required.
Care.com Community offers information and articles on topics such as power of attorney, managing sandwich generation stress, and palliative and hospice care, in addition to an advice-sharing network for caregivers. Ask questions of others who have been in your shoes or share your experience.
Falls are the leading cause of injuries and death from injuries among people 65 or older. Almost all falls are avoidable.This injury prevention guide covers the common ways we can make the world safer for aging adults.
CICOA Aging and In-Home Solutions provides information, advocacy, and support services for older adults, people with disabilities, and family caregivers.
U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs-Indianapolis Regional Benefit Office
Veteran Health Indiana - Roudebush VA Medical Center Caregiver Support
LifeStream Services assists seniors and people with disabilities with maintaining independent living.
Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Indiana provides information, tools, and resources for understanding life and caregiving with Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Veteran Health Indiana - Roudebush VA Medical Center Caregiver Support Programs
Dayton VA Medical Center, Ohio and Caregiver Support Programs
Area Five Agency on Aging & Community Services is dedicated to meeting the needs of seniors as well as the disabled and disadvantaged members of the community.
Samaritan Caregivers provides free help to people 65 and over still living at home in Howard County, Indiana. Offerings include companionship, transportation, personal shoppers, handyman services, and food pantry.
Northwest Indiana Community Action provides services to elder adults, those with physical disabilities, and those at risk of nursing facility placement.
Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Indiana provides information, tools and resources for understanding life and caregiving with Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Alzheimer’s & Dementia Services of Northern Indiana provide local education, guidance and support of families and caregivers affected by Alzheimer’s Disease and other related dementia.
Real Services is an umbrella organization for more than 20 programs that assist elderly, disabled and low-income individuals.
LifeSpan Resources is the Area 14 Agency for Aging in Indiana. It is a non-profit organization that connects individuals to resources, options, and services to remain living independently for as long as possible.
Greater Kentucky & Southern Indiana Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association provides services and education for persons living with Alzheimer’s or dementia and their caregivers.
New Hope Services Directory of Resource Services for Clark, Floyd, Harrison, Scott, and Washington counties.
VA Outpatient Clinic (New Albany, IN), Louisville VA Medical Center and Caregiver Support Programs
Thrive Alliance is the Area 11 Agency for Aging which offers a wide range of programs and resources for those who are elderly or disabled and their caregivers.
Just Friends Adult Day Care provides a free caregiver support group for individuals that are caring for older adults.
Alzheimer’s Resource Service at Indiana University Health offers support, education, resources, and compassion to those with Alzheimer’s or other dementia, their loved ones, and care providers in South Central Indiana. All services are offered to the community at no charge.
Turnstone assist adults with physical disabilities to engage in a variety of therapeutic activities to increase socialization, activity level, and independence.
Aging and In-Home Services of Northeast Indiana is the designated state of Indiana Area Agency on Aging for northeast Indiana. The agency provide services that promote dignity, independence, and advocacy for all older adults, persons with disabilities, and their caregivers.
Community Transportation Network provides full access to community resources through transportation services for seniors, persons with disabilities, children, youth and the agencies that support them.
VA Northern Indiana Health Care System
Easterseals The Arc of Northeast Indiana is dedicated to helping people with disabilities become as independent as possible.
