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AARP Caregiver Answer Book excerpt

A free, deeply useful read on what the caregiver role actually involves and the complex emotions that come with it.

See on For Caregivers →

AARP Family Caregiving — support line

Specialists who can point you to caregiver programs, respite options, and support groups by state. EN: 1-877-333-5885 · ES: 1-888-971-2013

AARP Family Caregivers — Facebook group

Active peer community for family caregivers nationwide. See on For Caregivers →

AARP Friendly Voices

Free trained-volunteer phone calls for anyone feeling isolated or anxious. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. local time. EN: 1-888-281-0145 · ES: 1-888-497-4108

AARP — Improve Self-Care article

Practical, no-guilt self-care guidance for caregivers. See on For Caregivers →

AARP — Anticipatory Grief article

Names the grief that begins before the loss. Important for caregivers of progressive illness. See on For Caregivers →

Active Re-Entry (ARECIL) — Moab

Helps people with disabilities live independently. Loans durable medical equipment (ramps, wheelchairs), independent living training, home visits. Voice (435) 259-0245 · Cell (435) 210-0333 · Main office (435) 637-4950

Aging Waiver (HCBS)

Utah Medicaid program for eligible adults 65+ who meet nursing-facility level of care. Note: services may not be locally available in Grand County; use this program as a starting point to determine eligibility. See on Financial Help →

Alzheimer's Association — caregiver resources

Gold-standard dementia caregiver education and 24/7 helpline (1-800-272-3900). See on Caregiving Guides →

AmeriCorps Seniors — UServeUtah

Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion programs for adults 55+. Both serve Grand County. (801) 538-3999

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Box breathing

Evidence-based breathing technique for acute stress. See on Right Now →

Burden self-check (ZBI-22)

22-question caregiver burden self-check based on the Zarit Burden Interview. Take the self-check →

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Cancer Support Group (Moab Regional Hospital)

Free. 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. at the Family Medicine Clinic, MRH. (435) 719-5500

Caregiver Action Network

Free peer support, helpline, practical tools. 1-855-CARE-640

Commit to Connect (ACL)

National initiative on social isolation. Free isolation risk assessment at connect2affect.org.

Cyclic sighing

Stanford-validated breathing technique — fastest-acting evidence-based method for acute stress. See on Right Now →

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Dementia Care Support Group (Moab)

Free. Meets at the Grand Center on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m. (435) 259-6623 (Grand Center)

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Eldercare Locator

National public service connecting you to local Area Agencies on Aging. 1-800-677-1116

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Family Caregiver Alliance

Long-established national nonprofit focused entirely on caregivers. Practical videos, webinars, fact sheets, CareNav navigation tool. See on For Caregivers →

Four Corners Community Behavioral Health (Moab)

Mental health and substance-abuse services. Sliding fee scale; does not deny based on ability to pay. 46 Nob Hill, Moab. (435) 259-6131

Front Porch — Well Connected

Free nationwide virtual senior center — live group classes & conversations by phone or internet, daily.

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Grand Center (Moab Senior Center)

Local hub for seniors in Grand County. Meals, programs, information, navigation help. 182 N 500 W, Moab. (435) 259-6623

Grand County Food Bank

Free monthly food boxes; emergency boxes available. Tue & Thu 10 a.m.–12 p.m. (435) 259-6456

Grand County Hospice (Moab Regional Hospital)

Hospice services for Grand County residents, in your home or place of residence including Canyonlands Care Center. Most services covered by Medicare and Medicaid. (435) 719-3500 (MRH — ask for hospice)

Grand County Local Homeless Council

Volunteer coalition working on emergency, short-term, and transitional housing. moabhousing.com

Grand County Public Library

Free computers, Wi-Fi hotspots, ebooks (Libby/OverDrive), online art classes (Creativebug), language learning (Mango). 257 E. Center St., Moab. (435) 259-1111

Grand County Official Resource list

Grand County's official, regularly-updated Older Adult Resource Guide. See on Find Resources →

Grief Support Group (Moab)

Free, facilitated by Antje Rath, CMHC. 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 5:00 p.m. at MRH or the Grand Center.

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Housing Authority of Southeastern Utah (HASU)

Section 8, MAPS Senior Apartments, Virginian Apartments, Mutual Self Help. 380 N 500 W, Moab. (435) 259-5891

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La Sal Senior Center — Lunches

Lunch Wed & Fri, 12:00–1:00 p.m. Reservations required by 9:00 a.m. day-of. Cost: $2.50. (435) 686-9990

Lifeline (FCC)

Up to $9.25/month off phone or internet for eligible low-income households. See on Find Resources →

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Mayo Clinic — caregiver resources

Hospital-standard caregiver education on mobility assistance, fall prevention, general care principles, and caregiver self-care. See on Caregiving Guides →

Medicaid (Utah) — application help

In-person help completing a Utah Medicaid application at MVMC (by appointment) or the Grand Center. MVMC (435) 259-5444 · Grand Center (435) 259-6623

Medicaid Member Services (Utah)

For questions about Medicaid eligibility, applications, and programs. 1-800-323-7798

Moab Aquatic & Fitness Center (MRAC)

Senior fitness classes (water aerobics, yoga, dance fitness, mobility flow), pools, fitness center. Senior rates: $25/mo or $85/yr individual; $40/mo couple. 374 N. Park Ave., Moab. (435) 259-8226

Moab Area Community Land Trust

Permanently affordable housing in the Moab area. (435) 220-0185

Moab Area Transit

Free, year-round, door-to-door on-demand transit. Wheelchair accessible.

Moab City Utility Assistance

Up to $40 toward city utility bills (water, sewage, stormwater) for eligible Moab residents.

Moab Healthcare Foundation — Maverick fuel cards

$100 Maverick gas cards for patients traveling for cancer treatment. No age or income restrictions.

Moab Regional Hospital (MRH)

17-bed Critical Access Hospital, Level IV Trauma Center. Family Medicine, Specialty Clinic, Urgent Care, ED, hospice, behavioral health. 450 W Williams Way. (435) 719-3500

Moab Solutions

Emergency rent, utilities, food, medicine, transportation, lodging. 24/7 emergency support. (435) 401-4685

Moab Valley Multicultural Center (MVMC)

Crisis resource program; food pantry; Medicaid application help (by appointment). (435) 259-5444

Moab VA — Community-Based Outpatient Clinic

Local VA clinic with nurse case manager. (435) 268-7960 ext. 3950

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NIA — Loneliness & social isolation guide

National Institute on Aging educational resource. Read the NIA guide →

Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) — Medicaid

Medicaid-covered rides to medical appointments. Enroll: 1-855-563-4405 · Schedule: 1-855-563-4403

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Psychology Today — Moab therapists directory

Search licensed therapists in Moab by specialty, insurance, and telehealth.

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Safe UT — after-hours mental health crisis

Statewide crisis hotline staffed by licensed clinicians. 1-833-372-3388

Salvation Army — supplemental utility assistance

For Rocky Mountain Power and Dominion Energy bills, after applying to HEAT first.

San Juan County Aging Services — Travel Vouchers

Travel vouchers for eligible seniors 60+ in San Juan County. (435) 587-3225

San Juan Health

Regional health system: Monticello Hospital, San Juan Medical Clinic, Spanish Valley clinic with on-site pharmacy. sanjuanhealth.org

SERDA — Aging Program (Southeast Region Development Agency)

Local Area Agency on Aging serving Carbon, Emery, and Grand counties. Operates the Moab Senior Center and runs SHIP, Caregiver Program, Medicaid Waiver, New Choices Waiver, HCBS Alternatives, and Veteran Directed services. SHIP/Aging: (435) 613-0036 · Caregiver Program: (435) 613-0028

SHIP — Free Medicare Counseling (Utah)

Free, unbiased Medicare counseling — enrollment, plan changes, appeals. 1-800-541-7735 · Local: (435) 613-0036

SNAP / Food Stamps

Monthly nutrition benefits via EBT. Apply through Workforce Services. (435) 719-2600

St. Francis Episcopal Church — meals & pantry

Free Soup & Bread Lunch every Thursday 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.; Community Food Pantry every Friday 5–7 p.m. (drive-through). (435) 259-5831

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Teepa Snow — Positive Approach to Care

Highly practical dementia-care training (PAC). See on Caregiving Guides →

2-1-1 Utah

Statewide info and referral — housing, food, utilities, transportation, basic needs. Dial 2-1-1

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Utah ADRC (Aging & Disability Resource Connection)

Utah's main info-and-assistance line for older adults, caregivers, and people with disabilities. 1-800-371-7897

Utah HEAT Program

Utah's primary LIHEAP program — heating, cooling, and water bill assistance. 1-866-205-4357

Utah Warmline

Free, confidential, peer-run phone line for people who need support but are not in crisis.

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Virtual Senior Center for the Homebound (VSCM)

Free live online classes and discussion groups for isolated or homebound seniors.

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Well Spouse Association

Specifically for spouses/partners caring for a chronically ill or disabled loved one.

WHO iSupport for Dementia

Free online dementia caregiver training from the World Health Organization.

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