Kentucky Caregiver Support Groups & Resources

  1. Caregiver Support Services – Cabinet for Health and Family Services: This program provides support, counseling, and respite care for caregivers in the Lake Cumberland region of Kentucky. Contact local Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living for more information. Website: https://www.chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dail/Pages/caregiversupport.aspx
  2. Kinship Families Coalition of Kentucky: This organization provides support groups for kinship caregivers across the state of Kentucky, as well as resources and training for starting your own support group. Website: https://kinshipky.org/support-groups/
  3. Family Caregiver Support Program – KIPDA: The program offers free support and education to caregivers in the KIPDA region of Kentucky, including access to a web-based platform called We Care KY. More information can be found on their website. Website: https://www.kipda.org/social-services/family-caregiver-support-program/
  4. Alzheimer’s Association Greater Kentucky/Southern Indiana Chapter: This organization offers support groups for caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, as well as a variety of on-demand programs and resources for caregivers. Website: https://www.alz.org/kyin/helping_you/support_groups
  5. Kentucky Senior Living Association: This organization provides support groups for caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, as well as other resources and support for seniors and their families. Website: https://kentuckyseniorliving.org/support-groups/
  6. Grief Counseling – Hosparus of Louisville: This organization provides bereavement support and counseling for caregivers who have lost a loved one. Website: https://hosparushealth.org/services/grief-counseling/
  7. Cancer Caregiver Support Group – Gilda’s Club Louisville: This support group is specifically for caregivers of individuals with cancer, providing emotional support and resources for coping with the challenges of caregiving. Website: https://gildasclublouisville.org/cancer-support-groups/
  8. Caregiver Support Group – Hospice of the Bluegrass: This program offers support groups for caregivers of individuals with serious illness, as well as resources and counseling for end-of-life care. Website: https://www.hospicebg.org/caregiver-support/
  9. Parkinson’s Caregiver Support Group – Parkinson Support Center of Kentuckiana: This support group provides information, resources, and support for caregivers of individuals with Parkinson’s disease. Website: https://www.pscky.org/support-groups
  10. American Stroke Association – Kentucky: This organization provides resources and support for caregivers of individuals who have had a stroke, including support groups and educational materials. Website: https://www.stroke.org/en/about-stroke/stroke-resources/stroke-association-locations/kentucky

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