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The Senior Companions Program is a volunteer program that provides companionship and respite care to the elderly and disabled. Sponsored by Panhandle Health District, it serves the five northern counties: Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Kootenai, and Shoshone. It allows low income senior volunteers an opportunity to assist those who need minor help to continue living independently. Senior Companions visit clients in their homes, but it is not an in-home care program. They are always seeking volunteers to assist with companionship for this fun and rewarding program!

They offer children’s respite through Medicaid. Call for more information.

The Schneidmiller House may be utilized when there is an unmanageable crisis due to pain and other symptoms or when care needs are beyond the caregiver’s capacity upon discharge from the hospital. This is high level care like the hospital and is considered an acute stay. The Schneidmiller House may also be an option when caregiver relief is needed. This is called a “respite stay”. During a respite stay, a patient can stay up to five days at a time and is covered by the Hospice Medicare Benefit. Patient’s will receive comprehensive care services Hospice of North Idaho has to offer. Your care team works together to provide the best possible comfort care during the stay at The Schneidmiller House.

List of Certified Family Home Vacancies statewide. Medicaid only

Canopy Village is a trauma-responsive safe haven, restoring trust and hope for children and families who experience abuse, neglect, or are in crisis. They offer children’s crisis respite. Contact them at info@canopyservices.org.

The Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program (IVLP) provides a safety net for low-income individuals and families in Idaho who require civil legal services and cannot afford to pay for them. If you are low-income and need a lawyer for a civil matter, IVLP may be able to help. Using a statewide network of volunteer attorneys, IVLP provides free civil legal assistance through advice and consultation, brief legal service and representation.

Idaho Estate Planning has an experienced legal team who carefully designs estate plans such as wills & trusts based on your family’s needs. Smart Estate Planning for your Peace of Mind.

• When: The fourth Sunday of every month
• Time: Noon
• Where: St. Stephen’s Church, Davis Room
• Who: All caregivers are welcome, regardless of the age or condition of the person they care for.
• Please verify the support group’s time and date on their website before attending.

Each meeting will provide a welcoming and confidential environment for caregivers to:

• Share their experiences and challenges.
• Offer support and encouragement to one another.
• Learn about helpful resources and coping strategies.
• Connect with others who understand the unique demands of caregiving.

For more information or to RSVP, please contact The Ven. Eileen O’Shea
208-514-9506
eoshea.07@gmail.com

Familias Increíbles de Idaho aims to increase access to legal and mental health services for Hispanic individuals and families in Idaho, with a focus on caregivers of relatives with disabilities. Check out their website for more information on their organization, resources, and upcoming events.

APlan2Age was designed to assist both the individual and their families in understanding their options as they age…no matter how near or far they live from one another. With a focus on personalization, they address diverse aspects of aging by integrating technology and expert guidance into an online resource database at your fingertips 24/7.