Family caregivers often find they do not know where to turn for help and support during their caregiving journey. The following resources provide information and organizations that may be useful to anyone who is a family caregiver.
Available Resources
Alzheimer’s Association South Dakota Chapter
The Alzheimer's Association South Dakota Chapter provides a variety of resources and support options to individuals and families affected by Alzheimer's disease or other types of dementia.
Dakota at Home
Dakota at Home is a free information-and-referral service run by the Division of Long Term Services and Supports. They provide objective information and options planning to help individuals identify and access public and private services and supports in their local communities, regardless of age, disability, or income.
Driver Evaluation Request
This South Dakota Driver Evaluation Form can be used if you have concerns about an adult's ability to operate a motor vehicle in the state of South Dakota. Age is not an acceptable reason to request a driver evaluation.
Guardianship and Conservatorship
Guardianship and conservatorship become necessary when an individual is incapacitated and does not have the appropriate paperwork in place (for example, Power of Attorney). Family caregivers can find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about guardianships and conservatorships in the state of South Dakota in this resource developed by South Dakota Legal Self-Help. Additional information on guardianships can be found on the South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations Guardianship website.
Helpline Center
Helpline Center’s 211 program offers free resource navigation services for South Dakota residents. You can contact a trained specialist by phone, text, or email to learn more about non-profit and government programs that available for caregivers. You can contact Helpline Center by phone (dial 211), text (send a text to 898211), or by email. You can also search their online database for additional tools and resources.
Medical Order for Scope of Treatment
Medical Order for Scope of Treatment (abbreviated as MOST) refers to medical directives for patients who have been diagnosed with a terminal condition. The MOST is valid across all medical settings, including medical settings in the home. MOST must be completed by a medical provider. For more information, view the South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations’ MOST Brochure or Advance Directives and Medical Order Brochure.
Nutrition and Meals
This web page has information about both group meal settings and home-delivered meals. You can learn more about eligibility and the application process by visiting the South Dakota Department of Health website.
South Dakota Parkinson Foundation
The South Dakota Parkinson Foundation provides a variety of resources and support options to individuals and families affected by Parkinson Disease.
