Caregiving Resources
Links to suggested Web resources...
These topics link to lists of related web sites we think you might find useful. If you have additional sites you would like to suggest, please send us the web address (and a short descriptions if applicable).
CAREGIVING RELATED WEB SITES
| AgeNet Information Referral Network www.agenet.com/caregiver_support _page.html | AgeNet is an information and referral network designed to "Bridge the Distance" between aging parents and adult children. This page provides links to articles and information regarding specific caregiver issues. |
| Administration on Aging www.eldercare.gov | The Eldercare Locator can put you in touch with agencies in other states that enable older persons to find help to remain independent in their own homes. |
| Caregiver Marketplace http://www.caregiversmarket place.com | A national brokering system that provides caregivers with discounts and rebates that help with the cost of caregiving by using the collective power of this consumer group to negotiate deals with companies |
| Caregiver Network www.caregiver.on.ca. | Although this site is based in Canada, it provides useful information for all caregivers, as well as links to other caregiving websites. |
| Caregiver Survival Resources www.caregiver911.com | A collection of links to caregiving pages, also offers suggestions for finding help and support in your area. |
| Caregiver’s Handbook www.acsu.buffalo.edu/~ drstall/hndbk0.html | A nine-part online version of The Caregiver’s Handbook that addresses common caregiver issues |
| Caregiving Online /www.caregiving.com | Valuable information for caregivers in the Online Support section. The Links for Caregivers section will lead you to additional caregiving information sources. |
| Caregiving Webplace from AARP www.aarp.org/indexes/health.html #caregiving | A practical guide to financing, housing and other issues involved in caregiving. This site has a special section for those caring for adult children. |
| Careguide www.careguide.com | In addition to an array of articles and information for caregivers, this site offers a national directory of services. |
| Elder Care Network Of Larimer County www.eldercarenet.org/support/ supportgroups.htm | Lists support groups in Larimer County which address caregiver concerns. |
| Elder Care Network Of Larimer County www.eldercarenet.org/support/ caregiverassistance.htm | A list of agencies which provide assistance and guidance in coordinating long term care, in-home care, or other services based on a needs assessment and an individualized care plan. |
| Elder Care Network of Larimer County www.eldercaenet.org/self_care/ home_providers.html | List of agencies in Larimer County which provide in home health care |
| ElderCare Online www.ec-online.net | Community for people caring for aged loved ones including information, discussion boards and more |
| Eldercare Web www.elderweb.com | A research site for professionals and family members and includes links to information on legal, financial, medical and housing issues, as well as policy, research and statistics. |
| Elderhaus Adult Day Programs www.fortnet.org/elderhas/ | Local adult day program offering day programs for frail elders in addition to programs specifically designed for men with Alzheimer's disease |
| Family Care America www.familycareamerica.com | Provides information & tools for family caregivers. |
| Family Caregiver Support Program www.larimer.org/seniors/ooa_ services.htm | Larimer County Office On Aging's Caregiver services |
| Family Caregiver Alliance www.caregiver.org/factsheet.html | A nonprofit organization based in San Franscisco. They primarily serve caregivers of frail elders in the Bay Area and much of their information is locally based, but have a page of fact sheets and reading lists addressing disorders of the brain and caregiver issues. Versions available in Spanish and Chinese. |
| Healthy Caregiver www.healthycaregiver.com/ | An elder care resource magazine for family and professionals caregiver. Sample articles available for preview. The rest is by subscription. |
| National Alliance for Caregiving www.caregiving.org | Features a section called Reports and Products and Family Care Resource Connection. This non-profit agency supports caregivers and the professionals that serve them. |
| National Family Caregivers Association www.nfcacares.org | Provides information and education, support , public awareness and advocacy to help family caregivers attain a better quality of life. NFCA publishes a newsletter, offers a caregiver-to-caregiver peer support network and a caregiver card program. |
| Seniors-Site www.seniors-site.com | Although this site is for adults 50-plus, it includes information on coping and caring that is helpful for family members, as well as a forum for expressing views. |
| Well Spouse Foundation www.wellspouse.org | Well Spouse is a national, not for profit membership organization which gives support to wives, husbands, and partners of the chronically ill and/or disabled. |
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