2026-2027 Lifespan Caregiver Respite Voucher

Who qualifies? Your loved one must live in New Mexico and have dementia, Parkinson’s, a brain injury, or another neurodegenerative condition. They must need assistance with at least two daily activities and cannot be receiving other paid care. As the primary caregiver, you must provide more than 16 hours of care each week.
Each household may receive one voucher, and it must be used within 90 days.

Cuidadores, ustedes también necesitan un descanso.
¿Quién califica? Su ser querido debe vivir en Nuevo México y tener demencia, Parkinson, una lesión cerebral u otra enfermedad neurodegenerativa. Debe necesitar asistencia con al menos dos actividades diarias y no puede estar recibiendo otros servicios de cuidado pagados. Como cuidador principal, usted debe brindar más de 16 horas de cuidado por semana.
Cada hogar puede recibir un solo vale, y debe usarse dentro de 90 días.

The Family Caregiver Center of New Mexico offers “Powerful Tools for Caregivers” Fall 2023

NMCC is sharing the following information on “Powerful Tools for Caregivers” on behalf of the Family Caregiver Center of New Mexico.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a FREE six-week educational program designed to help family caregivers. You will learn how to take care of yourself while caring for a relative or friend, wherever they live: at home, in a facility, or across the country

  • Learn new self-care techniques
  • Manage emotions like guilt and anger
  • Improve confidence in coping with caregiving demands
  • Learn about community resources that may be of service to you
  • Participants receive a free copy of The Caregiver Helpbook.
  • Participants who complete the course receive a food/gas card.
  • We are offering this course in person and online.

In person during the day
Day and Time: Tuesdays, 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Dates: Aug. 29, Sept. 5, Sept. 12, Sept. 19, Sept. 26, Oct. 3
Location: Bear Canyon Senior Center
4645 Pitt St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111

Online in the evening
Day and Time: Tuesdays, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Dates: Sept. 12, Sept.19, Sept. 26, Oct. 3, Oct. 10, Oct. 17
Location: Zoom – RSVP for the link
This course is generously sponsored by AARP.

Online during the day
Day and Time: Wednesdays,1:00pm-2:30pm
Dates: Oct. 11, Oct. 18, Oct. 25, Nov. 1, Nov. 8, Nov 15
Location: Zoom – RSVP for the link
This course is in partnership with Albuquerque Oasis.

Registration is required. Register now by calling (505) 494-4021 or emailing erin@familycaregivernm.org.

Download flyer here

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