AARP, RI State Director – Catherine Taylor & The Village Project Coordinator – Shannon Dos Santos on info and resources for Caregivers Age 55+

This episode of “It Takes A Village” discusses Kinship Community Connections for older caregivers in Rhode Island.

The panel reminds us about what “kinship” means as well as:

• Presents information and resources that are available to older caregivers including caregivers age 55+ through AARP

• Shares additional resources available on the AARP website as well as RI Kinship Community Connections website

• Discusses challenges and barriers as it relates to kinship care

• Shares the types of supports that are available to caregivers, such as Support Groups, an Open Closet, Family Events, Kinship Peer Mentors, and more