FAQ - About Caregiver Stress
Are you caring for an older or disabled relative or friend? This fact sheet answers questions you may have about coping with the daily stress associated with this occupation.... Details >
National Women's Health Information Center, U.S. Public Health Service's Office on Women's Health |
A Guide to Improving Doctor/Caregiver Communications
This guide is intended to improve communications between family caregivers and health care professionals, especially physicians. The booklet's goal is towards better care for the patient, less stress... Details >
National Family Caregivers Association |
Abusive Care-Givers
If you are being abused by a caregiver or know someone who is, visit this site to find out who cares.... Details >
Federal Trade Commission |
AXA Foundation Family Care Resource Connection
A database of resources for use by family caregivers and the professional community that works with families. This database provides access to caregiving resources in print, on videos and online that ... Details >
National Alliance for Caregiving |
Caregiver Guide
Also available in: Spanish
Finding out that a loved one has Alzheimer's Disease can be stressful, frightening, and overwhelming. As you begin to take stock of the situation, here are some tips that may help.
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Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center, National Institute on Aging |
Caregiving Fact Sheets: Diseases, Disorders and Issues
The fact sheets available at this site provide caregivers with medical information related to diseases and disorders that most commonly result in mental and/or physical disability as well as informati... Details >
Family Caregiver Alliance |
Caring for Parents at Home
This fact sheet is intended for use by adult children responsible for taking care of elderly parents. Some topics discussed include community services; transport; health care issues; companion service... Details >
American Association of Retired Persons |
Caring for the Caregiver
Caring for a child with a disability can create stress, depression, and physical problems. ... Details >
American Occupational Therapy Association |
Choosing A Caregiver: A Guide for Individuals and Families with Special Needs
If you are a persons with a disability or caring for a person with disabilities. this booklet provides tips, suggestions and checklists to help you select a caregiver to assist in completing everyday ... Details >
General Government Agency |
Kinship Care Resource Kit
One in 12 American children is living in a household headed by a grandparent or other relative. In many of these homes, grandparents and other relatives have become the primary caregivers, or kinship ... Details >
Children's Defense Fund |
