Here are some helpful resources every caregiver should know.
Administration on Aging
National and regional resources including the Eldercare Locator, a database of local agencies.
202-401-4634
www.aoa.gov
Alzheimer's Association
End-to-end support for caregivers to Alzheimer's patients.
800-272-3900
www.alz.org
Family Caregiver Alliance
Information, education, research and advocacy for caregivers.
800-445-8106
www.caregiver.org
Children of Aging Parents
A non-profit organization dedicated to assisting the 34 million people who are caring for an elderly person. The website provides links to support groups, a newsletter and more.
www.caps4caregivers.org
National Council on Aging
Network of 14,000 organizations including senior centers, adult day care, senior housing, employment consumer groups and faith based services. Site includes benefitscheckup.org, a site that guides seniors on eligibility for state and federal programs.
202-479-1200
www.ncoa.org
Hospice Foundation of America
Assistance with coping with terminal care and grief.
800-854-8402
www.hospicefoundation.org
National Association for Senior Move Managers
Dedicated to helping caregivers deal with the emotional and physical issues of moves for the elderly.
877-606-2766
www.nasmm.com
AARP
Non-profit organization addressing the needs of people 50 and older.
888-OUR-AARP
www.aarp.org
Medicarerights.org
Non-profit organization for assistance with Medicare issues.
212-869-3850
www.medicarerights.org