Caregiver Resources

 

 

·                      Administration on Aging

http://www.aoa..gov/caregivers/default.htm

Information about services in specific communities & where you can turn for support and assistance. 

 

·                      Ageless Design

http://www.agelessdesign.com

This is a consulting, education and information company, to help in home design issues for someone with an age-related condition.

 

·                      Alzheimer’s Association

http://www.alz.org

Provides family caregivers and friends with valuable information on providing quality care for and maintaining a meaningful relationship with a person who has AD.

 

            Alzheimer's Information

http://www.pbs.org/theforgetting

Extensive information on Alzheimer's disease

 

·                      Benefits Checkup

http://www.benefitscheckup.org

Free , easy-to-use, confidential service that identifies Federal and State assistance programs for older Americans.

 

·                      Caregiver Media Group

http://www.caregiver.com

Provides information, support, and guidance for family and professional caregivers.

 

·                      Children of Aging Parents

http://www.Caps4caregivers.org

Non-profit organization providing information and referrals for nursing homes, retirement communities, elderlaw attorneys, daycare centers, assisted living centers and much more.

  

·                      Elder Care

http://www.ec-online.net

http://www.alzwell.com

Each site provides information, education, and support to families caring for aging loved ones, especially those coping with AD and related dementias.

 

·                      Family Caregiving Alliance (FCA)

http://www.caregiver.org

Non-profit organization in San Francisco offering support services for those caring for adults with AD, stroke, traumatic brain injuries and other cognitive disorders.                    

 

·                      Florida Caregiver Learning

http//www.floridatelecare.com

Provided for caregivers a place where they can participate in caregiver educational support classes and fine the latest information on caregiving.

 

            JCAHO - Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations

http://www.jcaho.com

 

            Long Term Care guide for families selecting a facility. (Downloadable)  **Excellent web site to visit **

http://www.longtermcareliving.com

 

            Long Term Care Insurance Information

 http://research.aarp.org/health/fs7r99_long_term.html

 

·                      National Family Caregivers Association

http://www.nfcacares.org

NFCA is a organization created to educate, support, empower, and act as an advocate for the millions of Americans who care for chronically ill, aged, or disabled loved ones.

 

·                      Well Spouse Foundation

http://www.wellspouse.org

A national, nonprofit membership organization which gives support to wives, husbands and partners of the chronically ill and/or disabled.

 

·                      Pharmaceutical Company Web Sites

 

http://www.alzheimersdisease.com

http://www.aricept.com

http://www.reminyl.com