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NATIONAL AND REGIONAL RESOURCES

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services provides tools and resources for nonprofit's and intermediary organizations engaged in capacity building.

Fire and the Older Adult (PDF)
The U.S. Fire Administration and National Fire Data Center provides a PDF of Fire and the Older Adult topics include Fire Risk Factors to Older Adults, Risk of Fire Fatality, Residential Fires and Older Adults, and Fire Education and Prevention.

Tip Sheets for First Responders.  The Tip Sheets For First Responders were developed in response to requests from first responders who wanted quick, easy-to-understand guidance on how to effectively work with people with a wide range of physical and cognitive disabilities in emergency situations.

Wyoming Center on Aging Resources for Hoarding

Mental Health First AID USA
A course designed to help communities better understand mental illness and respond to psychiatric emergencies. Check Take a Course for courses taught in Wyoming.

Respite Care
The Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Center discusses Using Respite Care, Types of Respite Care, and Overcoming Concerns.

Information on Respite Providers or Programs
The ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center provides information on Finding Respite Providers or Programs, Respite Funding and Eligibility, and Additional Resources.

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