Caregiving

Paid and unpaid caregivers are essential to Marylanders who need support ranging from assistance with activities of daily living to the administration and management of medical care. Resources to help access and administer caregiving services can be a crucial lifeline to those who need them.

Long-Term Caregiving

Maryland Medicaid programs and waivers provide community services options as an alternative or a delay to accessing care in a nursing facility. Programs offer support with activities of daily living, nursing assistance, and specialized medical care to help program participants remain at home.

Respite Care

Respite care provides short-term periodic and temporary care of individuals with developmental or functional disabilities in order to temporarily relieve the family or informal caregiver.

Medical and Adult Day Care

Medical and adult day care are structured group programs that provide health, social, and related support services to functionally disabled adults, age 16 and older in a community-based setting.

Caregiving Supports for Veterans

The VA Maryland Health Care System provides supports for Veterans, their families, and caregivers.

Caregiving

Other Resources

Contact MAP to learn more about supports that you may qualify for.

  • Senior Care provides case management and support services for people aged 65 years or older who are at risk of nursing home placement.
  • The Caregiver Action Network recognizes that caregivers come in many different forms and shares resources to help caregivers of all walks of life.
  • Family Caregiver Alliance provides personalized resources and support that for the unique needs of each family caregiver.

In-Home Support

Some in-home supports can help older adults and people with disabilities stay in their homes longer.