CAREGIVING RESOURCES
Where
to Start ...
LOCAL
OFFICES FOR THE AGING
Here is a great resource for information of all types concerning the care
of your aging loved one. Your state & local OFA can answer all of
the questions that plague you from Medicare/Medicaid issues to in-home
and adult day care services. Give them a call. They'll be glad to help!
NEW YORK STATE OFFICE FOR
THE AGING (NYSOFA)
The New York State OFA aids older New Yorkers in retaining their independence
for as long as possible through advocacy and the development of cost-effective
programs and services that empower the elderly and their families.
AARP
Formerly known as the American Association of Retired Persons, AARP is
a nonprofit membership organization. Their purpose is to address the needs
and interests of people 50 and older. See their Caregiving
section.
ADMINISTRATION ON AGING
(AoA)
The AoA provides information and assistance to older Americans and their
loved ones through home and community-based services funded under the
Older Americans Act. Home-delivered meals, transportation, adult day care
and legal assistance are just a few of the issues they address. Check
out their Caregivers
section which highlights the National
Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP).
AGING
SOLUTIONS
Articles, comprehensive
checklists, and links to key resources ... designed to make it easier
for family caregivers to quickly find the information they need ... and
avoid overlooking something important in the care of their loved one.
See their sister site Today's
Senior.
CAREGIVER.COM: Today's Caregiver
Magazine
The first national magazine dedicated to caregivers, they are the leading
provider of information, support and guidance for family and professional
caregivers. Their web site, caregiver.com, includes topic specific newsletters,
online discussion lists, back issue articles of Today's Caregiver magazine,
chat rooms and an online store.
CAREGIVING.COM
Produced by the nonprofit Center for Family Caregivers, this comforting,
user-friendly site offers online support groups, survival guides, weekly
tips, FAQs, and access to a variety of resource materials.
CHILDREN OF AGING PARENTS:
CAPS
Children of Aging Parents is a nonprofit, charitable organization
whose mission is to assist the nation's nearly 54 million caregivers by
providing reliable information, referrals and support, and to heighten
public awareness that the health of the caregiver is essential for the
nation's growing elderly population. Check out the PDFs of their free
online CAPSule newsletter here.
ELDERCARE
LOCATOR
The Eldercare Locator can help you find resources and services in your
area to aid you in your caregiving by getting you in touch with your state
and local agencies on aging.
FAMILY CAREGIVER ALLIANCE: National Center on Caregiving
Often described as a "one-stop shopping center for caregivers,"
the FCA has developed a wide array of services based on consumer needs.
An excellent resource for caregivers, it offers up-to-date advice
and information, fact
sheets and publications, and a caregiver
discussion group.
NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR CAREGIVING
(NAC)
A non-profit coalition created in 1996, the NAC provides support to caregivers
as well as the professionals who serve them. Take a look at the FamilyCaregiving101
website they developed in conjunction with the NFCA.
It includes a caregiver's FAQ,
a 'How to Manage'
section and a 'Find
Help' section.
NATIONAL FAMILY CAREGIVERS
ASSOCIATION (NFCA)
The NFCA supports, empowers and educates Americans who care for chronically
ill, aged, or disabled loved ones. They will help you address your needs
and concerns as a family caregiver. Take a moment to read from their NFCA
Story Project featuring the stories of other family caregivers.
WEB
MD.COM
An excellent step-by-step guide as you begin your caregiving journey.
Even a good self-check if you're a veteran caregiver. It never hurts to
review your caregiving plan!
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