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Praying hands Chandler Care Givers is a Not For Profit, Christ centered, information, referral, and encouragement ministry for caregivers. We provide information and reference material for the caregiver. We help you find the information you need to care for your loved one.

We know that caring for an ill or incapacitated loved one can be a full time job.  We believe  we can help. Having experienced the frustration, confusion and stress of being a caregiver we seek to reach out to those who need assistance finding the services, information and/or support for their loved one.

We are a source of information and encouragement. We provide reference materials at no charge and share links to some companies that serve the Chandler & Mesa AZ areas. This information is for your convenience and we offer no endorsements. We further advise you to check out any business with the proper oversight authorities.


Sharon with display For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. Jeremiah 29:11-12 (NIV)

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Caregiving Resources

hands The following links are provided for your convenience. No endorsement is given or implied.

• The localized version of SPOTLIGHT is quite possibly the most useful document available for the caregiver seeking information on facilities and services. Click this link for the on-line Phoenix area version.

• Finding the proper care for your loved one is NOT a trivial task! Locally or out-of-state, The Eldercare Locator can help, call (1-800-677-1116) or visit their website www.eldercare.gov.

  • What Kind Of Care is Available? - a document that outlines the kinds of care available through Arizona DES. Visit their website here.

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  •Chandler CareGivers is most pleased to add Caring.com to our list of information resources for care givers.

  • The Sandwich Generation - Learn about the "Sandwich Generation" ( a term describing those between aging parents and their own children.)

  • RX Snapshot - AARP encourages care givers to help complete Personal Medication Record forms and recort medications. Go to the following website to download and print medical record keeping forms. (In case the forms are no longer available, You may down load the forms here

  • This site, http://www.medicare.gov/caregivers/ contains helpful information for those who are responsible for the health and well-being of an elderly spouse, parent, or friend. The site explains the enrollment process for all of Medicare's different parts and instruct you on how to check whether a drug or device is covered by Medicare, how to file a claim with Medicare, and how to make an appeal. In addition, there is information on nursing homes and there are alternatives—and how to pay for them—and advice on planning for long-term care. Finally, the site has information on financial help for caregivers and ways to find other types of support that can help caregivers in their work. (from :Arthritis Self-management)

  • Neighbors Who Care - A local group Providing assistance with transportation, dinner delivery, caregiver relief, even minor repairs. Neighbors Who Care also offers services like: shopping and errands, reassurance phone calls, visitations and assistance with business affairs.


  • Evercare provides programs for people in need of Hospice and Palliative Care.
Other services available include:

  • Care & attention from an Evercare Hospice or Palliative Care Physician,
  • Coorrdinate with the patient's personal physician,
  • On-call staff available 24/7, Calls returned within 15 minutes.
  • Pain management and symptom control,
  • Psychological and spiritual support,
  • Family support and education including grief support services for a minimum of 13 months,
  • Assistance navigating the health care system and Medicare and medicaid certification.
In the east valley call: (602) 749-5900 or 1-877-745-5257

  •The Wellness Community (TWC) is a national non-profit organization that provides support, education and hope to people with cancer and their loved ones. The Wellness Community is located at: 360 East Palm Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85004, Phone: (602) 712-1006

  • Alzheimers Association Desert Southwest Chapter - For the latest in Alzheimers research and information. Expect good news from these people.

  • Arizona Division of Aging and Adult Services - The Arizona Department of economic security is very much interested in the aging and their welfare.

  • HomeWatch CareGivers of the East Valley. Provides a long list of services from 'Running' errands to Pre & post natal care to housekeeping service to respite care. Call (480) 245-6103 or go to the link above to learn more.

  • Home Instead Senior Care provides care for the patient at home rather than in an unfamilar 'medical Facility'. Use this link to contact the office in your area.

  • Right at Home - For many people, in-home senior care is the best solution for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and loving relationships.

  • Christian Companion Senior Care provides non-medical, in-home senior care from a uniquely Christian perspective. Use the link or call 1-866-935-2272

  • At Home Solutions can help you or a loved one stay at home despite the challenges of aging, a disability, an injury, or an illness such Parkinson's or Alzheimer's disease, take a moment to learn how can they help. Or call: 480-289-4900 (Queen Creek / San San area) or 480-545-117 (For the Mesa area).

  • Locate or Check on a Nursing Home - Considering a nursing home? Locate and compare services, reputations and other grading factors.

  • Senior Services Network Resources - When exploring resources, don't forget these folks.

  • National Family Caregivers Association - or call 1-800-896-3650.

  • National Alliance for Caregiving - or call 1-800-896-3650.

  • Family Caregiver Alliance - or call 1-800-445-8106

  • Hospice of the Valley - The not for profit hospice since 1977. Go to this website and investigate the possibilities.

  • AARP - or call 1-888-OUR-AARP (888-687-2277)

  • Parkinson's Disease - Researchers at Iowa State University have found an essential key to possibly cure Parkinson's disease and are looking for others.

Check back again soon, new resources are being added regularly.

ENCOURAGEMENT

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  • newDoctors Oz and Roizen have a very informative web site: Realage.com. Recently an article from their website appeared in the national newspapers "Improve Memory, Simplify Life, Get Stuff Done" it explaines why healthy seniors find it difficult to focus sometimes.
  • newHarvey Mackay's article, "If You Want Life's Best, See That Life Gets Your Best" was of interest to us, we have secured the rights to reproduce it here. Click here to read the article.
  • ChandlerCareGivers is happy to recommend Missy Buchanan's book "Living with Purpose in a Worn Out Body: Spiritual Encouragement for Older Adults" The book is available from book stores or at Amazon.com.
  • Don Gibbins: I am Missions
    From a newspaper article by Lawn Griffiths of the East Valley Tribune
  • Since You Care
    A Series of Guides from Met Life in Cooperation with the National Alliance for Caregiving.

Check back again soon, new stories and articles are being added regularly.

Useful and Interesting Links

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Some Great Help from The Staff of the Mayo Clinic


Check back again soon, new resources are being added regularly.

Nursing Home Links


The localized version of SPOTLIGHT is quite possibly the most useful document available for the caregiver seeking information on facilities and services. Click this link for the on-line Phoenix area version.

Area Nursing Homes

A five-star rating system has been setup by the federal and AZ state government for rating nursing homes.


Caregiver/Home-based Care
Frequently Asked Questions


What kind of care is available to me in my home?
Government subsidized Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) are available under the Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS, part of the State's Medicaid program). ALTCS provides services in a person's home, and are a possible alternative to institutional care.

Individuals who do not meet the ALTCS financial and medical eligibility requirements, may be eligible for Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services through the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES), Aging and Adult Administration. This case managed system of care offers an array of services designed to assist aging and vulnerable individuals to remain and live independently in their home and community. Services provided through contracted agencies include:

info The HCBS services available through ALTCS are:
  • Adult Day Care - Includes planned care supervision and activities, personal care, training, personal living skills, meals and health monitoring in a group setting for a portion of each day.
  • Attendant Care - Includes assistance with activities of daily life such as dressing, bathing, eating and mobility. This service is typically provided daily or several times a week.
  • Home Health Services - Includes nursing services, home health aide services, occupational therapy, physical therapy, respiratory therapy and speech therapy.
  • Personal Care - Includes assistance with activities of daily life such as dressing, bathing, eating and mobility, which is typically provided once a week, or every-other-week.
  • Homemaker Services - Assistance with activities such as cleaning, shopping, meal preparation and laundry.
  • Home Delivered Meals - Typically include lunch delivered to a person's home, Monday through Friday.
  • Hospice Care - Supportive care and counseling for terminally ill members and their families and caregivers.
  • Respite Care - Short-term or intermittent care and supervision to provide rest and relief for the family member caring for a person who is elderly or disabled.
  • Transportation - Provided to and from approved health care services.

Other Senior Center Services
Additional information about Arizona Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services may be found at Aging and Adult Administration web site. For more information about specific services in your community, contact your local Area Agency on Aging at the Regional Service Directory.

What resources are available to family caregivers?
Eighty percent of all caregiving is provided by family caregivers.  A variety of services are available to caregivers through the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES), Family Caregiver Support Program.  The program provides information and services that assist family members or others in caring for an elderly relative in the home.   The program also serves grandparents and other older relatives who provide care to children under age 19.  There are five basic services in the Family Caregiver Support Program: Information; Assistance; Individual Counseling, Support Groups, and Caregiver Training; Respite Care; and Supplemental Services.  Additional information may be found at the   Aging and Adult Administration web site.  For more information about specific services in your community, contact your local Area Agency on Aging at the Regional Service Directory.

Additional resources available to caregivers may be found at the following web sites: links

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About This Ministry

Praying hands Chandler Care Givers is a Not For Profit, Christ centered ministry. Our only purpose is to help you find the reference material and information you need to care for your loved one. WE ARE NOT A HANDS ON MINISTRY. WE ONLY PROVIDE INFORMATION, and REFERENCE MATERIAL.

We are a source of information and encouragement. We provide reference materials at no charge and share links to some companies that serve the Chandler & Mesa AZ areas. This information is for your convenience and we offer no endorsements. We further advise you to check out any business with the proper oversight authorities.

Chandler Care Givers serves the south Chandler area including Ocotillo, Sun Lakes, Sunbird, Springfield and Fulton Ranch.

This ministry stands on 1Peter 4:10 NIV
"Each one should use whatever gift he/she has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms."

To Contact Us



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