How to apply for Utah Family Caregiver Support Program (through Area Agencies on Aging)

Who it's for

This program helps unpaid caregivers of older adults, people with dementia of any age, people with disabilities, and older adults who are raising minor children. It offers access to resources and services, counseling, caregiver and dementia education, support groups, respite care (a break from caregiving), and assistive supplies. There is no low-income requirement. Contact your local Area Agency on Aging to apply, or call the Division of Aging and Adult Services at 801-538-3910.

What you'll need

• Call to ask what to bring

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Utah Family Caregiver Support Program (through Area Agencies on Aging). I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need call to ask what to bring — is anything else required? What is the best next step?"

Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.

Related programs

Other help that people in the same situation often look at.

• Home CareUtah Home and Community Based Alternatives Program: in-home help for older adults (non-Medicaid)Utah Division of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS), through local Area Agencies on Aging
• Home CareUtah Medicaid Aging Waiver: in-home care for people 65+ instead of a nursing homeUtah Division of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS), through local Area Agencies on Aging
• Long Term CarePACE — Program of All-Inclusive Care for the ElderlyCenters for Medicare & Medicaid Services (delivered by local PACE organizations)
• Medicare SavingsMedicare Savings Programs in Utah (QMB, SLMB, QI): help paying Medicare costsUtah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Medicaid; eligibility decided by the Department of Workforce Services (DWS)

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