Long-term care (LTC) is a range of services and supports you may need to meet your personal care needs. At some point in our lives, about 60 percent of us will need assistance with things like getting dressed, driving to appointments, or making meals. Planning is critical, but many people are not sure what is covered by insurance, and people are often misinformed about what is covered by Medicare.
Caregiver Support
Caregiver Support
WellMed Charitable Foundation
We’re a non-profit organization that supports older adults and their caregivers with a special emphasis on wellness and prevention.
New Mexico Community Health Worker Association
New Mexico is home to a rapidly growing number of senior citizens, with adults over 65 making up an estimated 17 percent of the population. Families looking for assisted living in New Mexico (NM) have a wide array of communities to choose from. Assisted living communities in New Mexico were formally referred to as adult residential care facilities by the state. As of 2018, the correct technical term for these communities within the state was assisted living facilities (ALFs). Learn More
Caregiver Support & Information
Caregiver.com – about for and by caregivers
Caring.com – a leading online destination for caregivers seeking information and support as they care for aging parents, spouses, and other loved ones. They offer thousands of original articles, helpful tools, advice from more than 50 leading experts, a community of caregivers, and a comprehensive directory of caregiving services.
Disability Grants for Home Improvements & Repairs
Over 60 million Americans are living with a disability that affects their everyday activities. Adapting a home to accommodate someone with a disability is often a costly endeavor. However, you may qualify for grants that reduce your out-of-pocket expenses.
Many grants are available for people with disabilities at the federal and state level. There are also private entities that provide home improvement grants for people with disabilities. This article outlines the various home improvement grants available to people with disabilities.
Autism Society New Mexico
What does the Autism Society New Mexico Do?
We are an affiliate of Autism Society America. Our mission: Autism Society New Mexico creates connections, empowering everyone in the Autism community with resources needed to live life fully.
Addressing the Needs of Caregivers at Risk: A New Policy Strategy Affordable Health Insurance
Affordable Health Insurance helps you clearly understand your options and choose health coverage that supports both your health and financial needs.
After the age of 65, new oral challenges are introduced as the body continues to age. Common conditions that affect seniors include dry mouth, oral cancer, root decay, and gum diseases. When a senior loses all or some of their natural teeth from tooth decay, gum disease, or an injury, dentures are placed to restore some chewing function and aesthetics.
Family Caregiver Center of New Mexico – Support Groups
Family Caregiver Center of New Mexico Support Groups offer understanding, validation, and acceptance. Groups provide compassionate spaces for family caregivers to connect with one another. Participants exchange practical information on caregiving challenges and share possible solutions.
Cost: Free of charge
Registration is required. Get more information and register by emailing or calling 505-494-4021.
In-Person
Days: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month
Time: 11:15 am – 12:15 pm
Location: Lomas Tramway Public Library
908 Eastridge Dr NE, Albuquerque
Online
Days: 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Zoom – register for link
New Mexico Nursing Association
New Mexico Nursing Association promotes high standards of nursing practice through the professional and educational advancement of nurses, personal and professional self-advocacy, recognizing the contribution of the nurse in health care, and by upholding the integrity of the New Mexico Nursing Practice Act through legislative, regulatory, correctional nursing and policy-making endeavors.