Caregiver.com The website of Caregiver Magazine has a chat room, discussion
forum, care directory, and links. You can read some of the magazine's
articles.
National Alliance for Caregiving
The National Alliance for Caregiving is dedicated to providing support to family caregivers and the professionals who help them and to increasing public awareness of issues facing family caregivers.
Family Caregiver Alliance
Founded in 1977, Family Caregiver Alliance was the first community-based nonprofit organization in the country to address the needs of families and friends providing long-term care at home. FCA now offers programs at national, state and local levels to support and sustain caregivers.
The
Caregiver's Handbook Source:
Modern Maturity (AARP's Magazine)
Made
Available on the web through San Diego County Mental Health Services.
A
Comprehensive, helpful resource in nine parts including checklists
for the care-receiver and caregiver, common problems, available help,
caring for the caregiver, keeping medical records, etc. The section
on caring for the caregiver includes a caregiver's stress test
and
self-rating scale, practical advice to preserve your own well-being,
and a "Caregiver's Bill of Rights."
Family
Voices
Aimed at families and friends of children with special health
care needs. A nonprofit group, their site has useful links
(some in Spanish), information on government programs, etc.
Well
Spouse Association "An
Association of Spousal Caregivers"
Nonprofit
and national in scope, they offer support groups, a newsletter,
letter writing "round robins" to break the bonds of
isolation, and books on caregiving.
Medicare Interactive Counselor
A tool provided by the Medicare Rights Center, Medicare Interactive (MI) Counselor is a dynamic, independent online resource of free information that helps older adults and people with disabilities navigate the complex world of health insurance.
The “Medical Advice for Caregivers” section provides caregiver information specific to the Medicare program, general information for caregivers and links to other caregiver resources.
The
information provided on the PHA website is provided for general information
only. It is not intended as legal, medical or other professional
advice, and should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultations
with qualified professionals who are familiar with your individual
needs.
