UCSD's Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) offers an ongoing eldercare support group, as well as individual eldercare referrals and resources. Specific issues addressed include:

• Caretaker management
• Elderly relatives and disabilities
• Sibling conflict resulting from eldercare time and financial commitments
• Long-distance caretaking
• Emotional issues involved in eldercare

Eligibility: All current and retired faculty and staff can participate in the eldercare support group and benefit from individual referrals and resources (medical, psychological, professional caretakers, transportation, etc.).

Location and hours: The eldercare support group meets at the Student Services Center, Room 260 (map) on the first Thursday of each month, noon to 1 p.m. Contact FSAP, (858) 534-5509, weekdays, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for general information, referrals, and resources.

Fee: FSAP doesn't charge for support groups or individual referrals and resources.

Resources: FSAP suggests the following resources:

• www.SanDiegoElderCare.com San Diego Eldercare Directory
  Published by:
  ReVisions Resources
  P.O. Box 600751
  San Diego, CA 92160
• Aging and Independence Services
  9335 Hazard Way, Suite 100
  San Diego, CA 92123
  (858) 495-5885
• Medicare information for Californians

Visit Enrollment Central to view a video on eldercare.

For more information, contact Michelle Brown-Shelton, (858) 534-5509.