| Elders
& Families
Help! Where to Find It
Finding help when you need it can be one of the biggest challenges
of caregiving. There are many resources that can provide you
with information and assistance in accessing services, both on
our site and on other sites.
The Eldercare Locator helps families find service providers
and formal caregivers where their loved one lives...even if they
live some place else!
Through the Older Americans Act and state and local
resources, a
network of state and local agencies on aging are available to assist you
in caring for your loved one, whether you live next door or in the next
state. To contact the agency closest to the person needing care, search the
link that follows:
Other web sites where you can find help:
FirstGov for Seniors will empower citizens to obtain valuable
health and security information and services at one location
via the Internet.
healthfinder® is an award-winning Federal Web site, developed
by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services together
with other Federal agencies. Since 1997, healthfinder® has
been recognized as a key resource for finding the best government
and nonprofit health and human services information on the Internet.
healthfinder® links to carefully selected information and
Web sites from over 1,800 health-related organizations.
Sometimes families who have become responsible
for their parents' affairs need to request copies of lost records,
such as birth, death, and marriage certificates, military records,
old tax returns, or Social Security payment information. The
Elderweb brings this information to you - in a single place.
Bestcaregiverinfo.com uses the power of web based applications
to create a user friendly, easily accessed, on-line environment.
They are dedicated to providing high quality, in-depth resource
information that support the needs of those who are dependent,
disabled, ill or elderly.
NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
The National Family Caregivers Association
A caregiver membership organization, provides services in the
areas of information and education, support, public awareness
and advocacy for caregivers. 1-800-896-3650
Website: http://www.nfcacares.org/
ARCH (The National Respite Locator Service)
The National Respite Locator Service helps parents, caregivers,
and professionals with disabilities, those with chronic or
terminal illness, or children at risk for neglect and abuse
find respite services in their state and local area. 1-800-773-5433.
Website: http://www.respitelocator.org/index.htm
The Arc
The Arc is the national organization of and for people with mental
retardation and related developmental disabilities and their
families. It is devoted to promoting and improving supports and
services for people with mental retardation and their families.
The association also fosters research and education regarding
the prevention of mental retardation in infants and young children.
Website: http://www.thearc.org
Alzheimer's Association
The Alzheimer's Association is a national voluntary health organization
supporting Alzheimer's research and care. On this site, you'll
find information about Alzheimer’s disease, programs,
services, and advocacy.
Website: http://www.alz.org
The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
AARP is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to addressing
the needs and interests of persons 50 and older. Through information
and education, advocacy and service, AARP seeks to enhance the
quality of life for all by promoting independence, dignity and
purpose.
Website: http://www.aarp.org/indexes/health.html#caregiving
Family Caregiver Alliance
The Family Caregiver Alliance is a nonprofit organization that
addresses the needs of families and friends providing long-term
care at home. The Caregiver Alliance has developed a wide array
of services based on consumer needs and is often described as
a "one-stop” shopping center for caregivers.
Website: http://www.caregiver.org
National Alliance for Caregiving
The National Alliance for Caregiving conducts research, develops national projects,
and increases public awareness of important family caregiving issues.
Website: http://www.caregiving.org
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