Michelle Dillon is a Caregiver Support Specialist for Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging (JAAA). JAAA is a non-profit organization that provides information and referral services for older Kansans and their caregivers in Shawnee, Jefferson and Douglas Counties. Those services include caregiver support, information and outreach, case management, client assessment and evaluation and advocacy. Michelle is particularly concerned about caregivers and their isolation and lack of support in caring for an aging individual. Dementia and Alzheimers are particularly difficult to deal with. Caregivers face stress and burn out and JAAA can provide needed information and assistance. Michelle stressed that caregivers must take care of themselves and become acquainted with support groups and service agencies.
