Care that extends beyond your loved ones in need
Our team understands the challenges families face when seeking care for loved ones. Our resource center provides helpful information, tools, and guidance to support you as you navigate this journey.
Essential Caregiver Resources
Pat's Game Plan
Care Planning
A comprehensive care planning resource to help families navigate the complexities of home care and long-term planning.
Eldercare Locator
Guidebook
Find local services such as home care, transportation, meals, and caregiver support programs.
Family Caregiver Alliance
Resource
Practical guides on caregiving, including dementia care, safety, and caregiver wellness.
AARP Caregiving Resource Center
Guidebook
Easy-to-use guides, checklists, and financial/legal planning tools.
Additional Support
Local caregiver support groups
Caregiving can be physically and emotionally demanding. Consider these resources:
- Family Caregivers in South Carolina
- South Carolina Alzheimer's and Dementia Support Groups
- Neuro Caregiver support group
Pro tips for families
Lessons learned from families who've navigated this journey:
- Start conversations early about care preferences
- Divide responsibilities among family members
- Accept help, do not try to do everything alone
- Take breaks to avoid burnout
Geriatric Care Managers
Professionals who help coordinate care, manage medical needs, and guide family decisions, especially useful when family members live far away or when care needs are complex.
Visit ResourceArea Agency on Aging (AAA)
Local organizations offering a range of support services for older adults and their families:
- Respite care
- Caregiver training
- Support groups
- Community programs
How Brook Home Care has helped in the past
A daughter relocated to be closer to her aging parents — a 95-year-old mother and a 97-year-old father living with dementia. On top of that, she was caring for her grandchildren every day. Her siblings lived far away and couldn't consistently help.
Before receiving care
- No consistent care coverage
- Mother physically exhausted
- Family stressed and disconnected
- Father’s safety at risk
How we helped
- Identified the highest-risk time periods
- Added targeted in-home support during the day
- Reduced physical strain on the mother
- Helped the family create a more balanced caregiving plan