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Caregiver Assistance
Serving Seniors in the Counties of St. Louis, St. Charles, Franklin and Jefferson Since 1973
MEAAA offers caregiving support services in the counties of St. Louis, St. Charles, Franklin, and Jefferson to full-time caregivers of loved ones age 60 and older.
In-home assessments are available for both full-time caregivers and the person being cared for to determine family needs, in conjunction with Family Caregiver Support Services provided through MEAAA. These services might include:
- Respite (in-home and adult day care): In some cases, a respite care provider will come to the home to relieve caregivers, allowing them time for personal matters or errands. For others, respite service through a contracted adult day care center may be more appropriate.
- Durable medical equipment & minor home modification: A small amount of funding is available, based on need, for both durable medical equipment and minor home modification including lift or shower chairs, and the installation of grab bars or ramps.
- Occupational therapy assessment: The FCSP can offer an occupational therapy assessment to help meet the caregiver and care receiver’s need if the case manager deems it appropriate.
- Transportation: Limited funding may be available for specialized medical transportation for the caregiver and the person they are caring for.
- Annual caregiver conferences: Recognizing the importance of providing caregivers support and up-to-date information, MEAAA co-sponsors annual conferences, available to family caregivers throughout our four-county region.
- Homemaker and/or personal care services: MEAAA also can arrange for up to two
hours a week of in-home services for adults 60
years of age or older who need assistance.
All of these services are provided on a voluntary contribution basis. (No one is turned away because they are unable to pay.) Call (636) 207-0847 or 1 (800) AGE-6060 for information.
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