North Carolina Free Resource Guide

Guardian Community Care — Families, Caregivers, Patients, Prospective Patients

1) Caregiver Support & Training

2) Legal / Decision-Making / Guardianship

3) Health Insurance, Public Benefits & Financial Support

4) Home & Community-Based Services

• NC Division of Aging & Adult Services: Statewide programs for older adults and caregivers.
• Area Agencies on Aging: Local case management, meals, respite, transportation support.
• Durham Center for Senior Life: Adult Day Health Program offering meals, social, and health activities.

5) Special Needs & Disability Supports

• Dementia Alliance of NC: Education, advocacy, and support for dementia patients and families.
• Brain Injury Association of NC: Resources and advocacy for brain injury survivors.
• The Arc of the Triangle / Autism Society of NC: Disability advocacy and family supports.

6) Downloadable PDFs