NEW MEXICANS WHO PROVIDE CARE TO A FAMILY MEMBER NOW HAVE ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO ASSIST WITH THAT CARE. NEW MEXICO HAS UNVEILED THE STATE PLAN FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERS, DEVELOPED OVER THE LAST 14 MONTHS. IT LINKS CAREGIVERS WITH THE AGING AND DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER THAT’S PART OF THE AGING AND LONG-TERM SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
CAREGIVERS CAN GET BENEFITS COUNSELING AND REFERRALS TO RESOURCES. THE PLAN WAS ANNOUNCED BY GOVERNOR MARTINEZ THIS WEEK.
