Utility Assistance

Linda had spent three years caring for a client with advanced dementia. When the client moved into a skilled nursing facility, Linda suddenly found herself without income while waiting for reassignment. Bills continued to arrive. Her utility shutoff notice sat unopened on the kitchen table. Emergency assistance helped cover the utility payment and transportation costs until a new client became available. “Caregivers give so much stability to others,” Linda said. “Sometimes we need a little stability ourselves.”