The money is also earmarked for refining respite care, disseminating information about caregiving programs, training caregivers and making it easier for them to access information about elderly care. The remaining money will be disbursed to the 13 other agencies throughout the state. Sandra Reminga, executive director of the 1-B agency, said that about 75 percent of elderly care in the United States is done by family members. She would like to see some of the grant money used to develop extended respite care for the caregivers. The Detroit area has adult day care centers for seniors to participate in activities and socializing, but centers tend to operate during normal business hours.
Few programs give older adults a place to go overnight.
Some Caregiving Facts Twenty-three percent of households in the United States are caring for a relative or friend who is at least 50 years old. Seventy-three percent of caregivers are women. All rights reserved.