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HELPFUL LINKS
http://www.aginginstride.org/emergencyprep/docs/Just_in_Case.pdf
Just in Case: Emergency Readiness for Older Adults and Caregivers
(12 page Fact Sheet and Checklist).
http://www.aginginstride.org
A video: Just in Case: Emergency Readiness for Older Adults and
Caregivers! is also available a the website above, for a fee.
Administration on Aging - National Family Caregiver Support Program
This site provides an overview of the National Family Caregiver Support Program, and contains links to pages containing information on: · Program Development Issues Briefs · Research · National Programs & Reports · State and Local Programs · Resources and Tools · Listserv and Technical Advisory Group Summaries · Additional Links The site also indicates that a Caregiver Handbook will be posted online soon.
Aging Parents: The Family Survival Guide
Help with the needs & care of aging parents, provide goods & services, and assist in planning for successful aging.
Alzheimer's Association
The Alzheimer's Association, a national network of chapters, is the largest national voluntary health organization committed to finding a cure for Alzheimer's and helping those affected by the disease. The site includes a listing of local chapters by state.
AARP
AARP is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to addressing the needs and interests of persons 50 and older. Through information and education, advocacy and service, we seek to enhance the quality of life for all by promoting independence, dignity and purpose.
Because We Care: A Guide for People Who Care
An online resource guide for the growing number of Americans who are caring for an older family member, adult child with disabilities, or older friend. This Guide provides information and a range of suggestions to make caregiving easier and more successful--whether you are the caregiver or the person who ensures that your family member or friend receives the best possible care from others.
Caregiver.com
An online adjunct to the monthly print magazine Today's Caregiver. The online site includes an online form and chat room, in addition to a number of current articles and links. The online forum is similar to a bulletin board, and may be searched by key word. Online chat is generally live from 8:00 - 10:00 pm each evening. Access to the online resources are free. The print edition of Today's Caregiver costs $18 for six issues.
Caregivers-USA.org
The Family Tree of Elder Caregiving helps family caregivers find the local services they need to better care for their loved ones. This is a free service for caregivers and their families, funded by an initial developmental grant from the Motion Picture Television Fund with continuing support from affiliate fees paid by service providers.
The Caregivers
Marketplace
Provides caregivers like yourself with rebates, discounts and information. ENROLL NOW FOR YOUR FREE SAVINGS CARD. Just buy participating products anywhere they're sold - send in proof of purchases along with our rebate form and you'll receive a check in the mail!
Children of Aging Parents
Assist caregivers of the elderly or chronically ill with reliable information, referrals, and support, and to heighten public awareness of family caregivers.
The Educated Caregiver
The Educated Caregiver is a 3 part video tape series created to ease the burdens that caregivers face as well as help them provide quality care for their loved one. This series addresses Coping with emotional challenges; natural feelings of helplessness, anger, resentments and guilt, Hands-on Skills; like personal hygiene, observing warning signs of medial problems, patient transfer techniques, home safety, and Essential Knowledge that targets communicating effectively with healthcare professionals, administration of medications, infection control, wound care, and nutrition. The Educated Caregiver series assists caregivers in finding a sense of balance in their own lives and family while maintaining a sense of identity as a caregiver. These tools enhance the skills, strengths, and joys of caregiving. For more information on The Educated Caregiver search
www.lifeviewresources.com
Family Caregiver Alliance
The Family Caregiver Alliance is a California-based non-profit agency that provides important national policy information and research findings on caregiving and caregiver support programs; particularly note their new Caregiving Policy Digest and online caregiver support group.
Garrison Institute on Aging
In 2000, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center leadership
identified Aging as a strategic priority for the 21st century and
the Board of Regents approved the establishment of the Institute for
Healthy Aging. The Institute was renamed in February 2005 to the
Garrison Institute on Aging in honor of Mildred and Shirley L.
Garrison’s commitment and leadership to advancing aging and
Alzheimer’s disease research, education, and service.
The Garrison Institute on Aging, a collaborative initiative of the
five Health Sciences Center schools, seeks to become a national
leader in improving the quality of life of older persons by engaging
in:
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Innovative Research Programs to detect,
prevent and treat neurodegenerative diseases and other
age-related conditions.
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Specialized aging-related healthcare
services.
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Educational programs for students, health
professionals and the general public.
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Strategic regional, state, and national
collaborations to foster new discovery, better utilize
resources, and reach our target audiences.
Generations United
The only national organization that focuses solely on promoting intergenerational strategies, programs, and policies.
Grands Place
For grandparents and other older relatives raising grandchildren.
The Healthy Caregiver
HealthyCaregiver.com is a web community dedicated to the issues and interests of contemporary adults caring for aging parents. This resource presents high-quality information that heightens awareness and enriches the overall quality of the caregiving relationship. Its contributors address diverse social, physical, economic and often times sensitive issues that naturally emanate from the eldercare relationship for a new era of caregivers.
Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging
The Metropolitan Area Agency serves the Minneapolis/Saint Paul, Minnesota region. While we are not directly affiliated with this Area Agency, they do offer some excellent information pertaining to caring for an aging loved one.
National Alliance for Caregiving
This is a non-profit agency supporting caregivers and the professionals that serve them - particularly note Reports and Products and Family Care Resource Connection.
National Eldercare Locator
Call the toll-free at 1-800-677-1116 to find the telephone number of your local information and referral service. The resources are organized by national, state, and other resources, as well as including a listing of online articles and handbooks.
National Family Caregiver Association
NFCA is a grass roots organization created to educate, support, empower and speak up for the millions of Americans who care for chronically ill, aged or disabled loved ones. NFCA is the only constituency organization that reaches across the boundaries of different diagnoses, different relationships and different life stages to address the
common needs and concerns of all family caregivers. Through its
services in the areas of information and education; support and validation; public awareness and advocacy, NFCA strives to minimize the disparity between a caregiver's quality of life and that of mainstream Americans. Explore this web site and find out more about caregiving, what NFCA has to offer, about
projects and programs underway and those that are planned for the future.
National Parkinson Foundation
The National Parkinson Foundation is dedicated to educate patients, their caregivers and the general public.
National Resource Center on Supportive Housing and Home Modification
Based at the University of Southern California, this organization provides a clearinghouse of information on supportive housing and home modification. Particularly note the National Directory of Home Modification Programs.
Texas Department
of Aging
and Disability Services - Caregiving Resources
The site includes links to some 18 different sites offering additional information for caregivers.
The Well Spouse Foundation
Gives support to wives, husbands, and partners of the chronically ill and/or
disabled.
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