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I can't keep doing this alone

Respite, adult day care, and the free local support most families never hear about.

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If you are reading this at 2 a.m., that is information. Caregiver exhaustion is not a character flaw, and there is more free support in most metros than families ever find.

Short answer

Respite, adult day care, and the free local support most families never hear about.

What to do, in order

  1. Take the exhaustion seriously as a clinical fact. Caregiver strain predicts poor outcomes for both people.
  2. Use respite before you are desperate. Ohio's 2024 CareScout adult day health care median is roughly $21,580 a year, and PASSPORT can help cover it for eligible seniors.
  3. Take the free support that exists here. The Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio offers caregiver support programs, respite funding, and an Aging and Disability Resource Center at no cost.
  4. Get a second opinion on the plan. Your county's Area Agency on Aging will review options at no cost.
  5. Name the thing you are avoiding. Most caregivers know what the next step is months before they take it.

Questions families ask

Is a facility licensing complaint the same thing as an APS report?

No. A facility licensing complaint about a specific community's compliance with state regulations goes to the Ohio Department of Health. A suspected case of abuse, neglect or exploitation of an individual goes to county Adult Protective Services.

Can I report elder financial exploitation even if I'm not sure money has actually been taken?

Yes. Financial exploitation is within Adult Protective Services' scope in Ohio, and a report based on reasonable concern -- unusual account activity, a new 'friend' pressuring for money, sudden changes to a will -- does not require proof before you make it.

What happens after I make an Adult Protective Services report in Ohio?

The county Job and Family Services department screens and, where appropriate, investigates the report. Specific procedures and timelines vary by county and by the nature of the concern -- contact your county's JFS office directly for details on what to expect.

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