Caregiving
Advice, Resources and Links
That Can Help Your Elderly
Parent
Here are
a several resources we recommend that will offer
you additional caregiving advice for your elderly
parent or relative.
Coping
with Caregiving (internet radio show)
http://www.wsradio.com/copingwithcaregiving/
Coping with Caregiving
is an uplifting radio program and a valuable
resource for anyone coping with the challenges of caregiving,
and for everyone who thinks it will never happen
to them.
Caregiver Bill of Rights
http://www.mindspring.com/~tscotent/bill.htm
Caregiving can be so overwhelming that
many often forget to take care of themselves.
The Caregiver's Bill of Rights may help remind
you of some things you may have forgotten to
do for yourself.
Elderrage.com
http://Elderrage.com/
Are you at
your wit’s end with caregiving? Then
you'll love this riveting true story, written
with compassion and humor. After reading this,
you'll realize that you're not alone with your
countless frustrations and conflicting emotions.
National Family Caregivers Association
http://www.nfcacares.org/
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. Family
caregivers focus on their loved one's needs. NFCA
focuses on family caregivers.
Empowering Caregivers
http://www.care-givers.com
This is the National Organization for
Empowering Caregivers (NOFEC),
a charitable, non-profit organization which offers
caregivers articles, message boards, a newsletter
and more.
Family Caregiver Web
http://www.familycaregiverweb.com
The family caregiver web offers articles,
resources and news of interest to all caregivers.
Medicare
http://www.medicare.gov/
This site offers seniors and adult children
comprehensive information about Medicare.
Rx List
http://www.rxlist.com
Rx list provides
information on virtually any drug or medication. Please
use this resource to obtain more information
on the medications your elderly parent is taking.
Help for Elders
www.helpforelders.com
This website is designed to help you find
resources and professionals in your city and
state who can assist you with caregiving.
ALZwell Caregiver Support
http://www.alzwell.com
ALZwell
Caregiver Support is dedicated to helping dementia
caregivers to find understanding, wisdom and support
throughout the caregiving journey.
Alzheimers Association
http://www.alz.org/
Alzheimer’s disease is one of several
disorders that cause the gradual loss of brain
cells. This site can provide you with general
information, resources and everything you need
to know about treating the disease.
Partnership
for Caring: America’s
Voices for the Dying
http://www.partnershipforcaring.org/
PARTNERSHIP FOR
CARING: AMERICA'S VOICES FOR THE
DYING is a national non-profit organization that
partners individuals and organizations in a powerful
collaboration to improve how people die in our
society. Among other services, Partnership for
Caring operates the only national crisis and information
hotline dealing with end-of-life issues and provides
state-specific living wills and medical powers
of attorney. (Also called Advance Directives)
Senior Resource
http://seniorresource.com/
Senior Resource
is the "E-cyclopedia" of
housing options and information for retirement,
finance, insurance and care for seniors.
Ageworks
http://www.ageworks.com/information_on_aging/changeswithaging?
Ageworks,
a division of the Ethel Percy Andrus Gerontology
Center, University of Southern California and
co-funded with grants from AARP, discusses the
different physical changes you can expect with
aging and provides information and additional
resources.
American Society on Aging
http://asaging.org/
ASA,
a non-profit organization committed to enhancing
the knowledge and skills of those working with
older adults and their families. This site
offers publications and resources, educational
programs and diversity initiatives.
American Chronic Pain Association
http://theacpa.org/
The ACPA offers support and information
for people experiencing chronic pain.
Multiple Sclerosis Association of America
http://www.msaa.com/
The mission of the MSSA is to ease the
day-to-day challenges of individuals with multiple
sclerosis and their caregivers. Check here for
information about the disease and related resources.
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
http://www.naela.org/
The
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc.
is a non-profit, professional association that
can help you find attorneys in
your city who specialize in
legal services for the elderly and disabled.
National Association of Professional Geriatric
Care Managers
http://caremanager.org/
NAPGCM is a non-profit,
professional organization of practitioners
whose goal is the advancement of dignified
care for the elderly and their families. With
more than 1,500 members, GCM is committed to
maximizing the independence and autonomy of
elders while striving to ensure that the highest
quality and most cost-effective health and human
services are used when and where appropriate. Visit
this website to find a geriatric care manager
in your city.
SeniorMag.com
http://www.seniormag.com
This online magazine
offers a wide range of articles and helpful
information to seniors and their caregivers,
including their adult children. Paula
Tchirkow, MSW, LSW,ACSW contributed articles
to this site. See "The
Tipping Point: How Do I Know When My Parent Needs
Advanced Care" at
http://www.seniormag.com/services/senior-care.htm and "Do
You Have What It Takes To Become A Successful
Geriatric Care Manager" http://www.seniormag.com/services/geriatric-care-manager.htm both
of which are also listed under the Articles
Section on this website.
Careguide.com
http://www.careguide.com/
On this site, you’ll
find everything families need to understand,
plan and manage care for an elderly loved one.
AARP
http://www.aarp.org/life/caregiving/
ARRP’s caregiving
site will provide you with a multitude of articles
as well as online lessons that will assist you
in caring for your elderly parents and relatives.
Caregiver.com
www.caregiver.com
This site provides a wealth of caregiving advice
for adult children caring for their elderly parents
or loved ones.
When
Our Parents Need Us
http://www.whenourparents.com
This website offers
special books and information to help adult children
caring for their elderly parent.
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