Welcome to the Caregiver Resource Network!

Welcome to the Caregiver Resource Network!
Caregivers often become very isolated and feel alone in the daily tasks and challenges of caregiving.  In the hope that no one has to “walk the caregiver path alone” it is the mission of the Caregiver Resource Network to provide family and professional caregivers with needed information and resources.  Therefore this website provides a wide-range of educational fact sheets, articles, web links, and resource materials on topics related to caregiver well-being; respite care; health and wellness; legal and financial issues; and long distance caregiving, as well as programs and services available in West Michigan.
To access these materials click on the Resources link above.
If you would like to learn more about the Caregiver Resource Network, take a few moments to read the information on the About CRN page.  Thank you for visiting our website.  If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to Contact us!
We are excited to announce that this website can be translated into a different language by using the Google Translate feature in the "Coming Soon" section on the right side of this home page.
Caregiver Story

Mrs. Gaylord

Grief can be a major issue in giving care, even before the loved one passes away. When a caregiver takes on their new role the whole relationship that previously existed changes and most likely, is never the same. This is especially true for adult children who take care of their aging parents. Such was the case for Paula Gaylord who took on the role as caregiver for her mother.

Mrs. Gaylord’s mother lived in Florida for 38 years until the hurricane season of 2005. She and her house made it through one hurricane but a second rolled through and tore off her roof. She was determined to stay in the sunshine state but soon realized that it was impossible. Her daughter, Paula, who lives in Michigan, offered her a place to stay and she accepted. Neither could foresee the bumpy road that was ahead of them.

Read this story ...
Monthly Features

July 2009 Calendar of Events

Now Available!

July 2009 Professional Focal Point

This edition provides resources for both professional and family caregivers

Caregiver Corner - Current Month

Celebrate Family Care Giving This Independence Day

Grand Rapids Public Library Information Series

Grand Rapids Public Library has partnered with the CRN to offer a free Caregiver Resource Information Series. For more information click the above link.
New Items

Twelve Hot Tips For Caregivers

Attorney Brian Plachta presented information on caregiver contracts at the Advocates for Senior Issues meeting on May 15, 2009.

The CRN Caregiver Radio Show

Produced in a partnership between the CRN and Sight Seer Radio Reading Service the Caregiver’s Corner Radio Program explores a wide range of issues and concerns of importance to family caregivers. To listen to archived programs click on the above link.

101 Things You Must Know

We would like to recognize Connie Brigman of Law Office of Constance Brigman in appreciation for this insightful article.

Speakers Bureau

now available to address caregiver issues.