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