Aging Parents and Common Sense is a downloadable guide for adult children. Particularly relevant for “long distance” caring.

Find support, resources and information, as well as a place to connect with other caregivers
 
239-594-3235
 

Full range of eldercare information for caregivers
866-511-9186
 

When Illness Turns Families Into Caregivers by Carol Levine (New York United Hospital Fund)

The Alzheimer’s Association’s Carefinder offers an interactive care planning tool for dementia caregivers.
800-272-3900
24/7
 

John Wiley & Sons

Training programs for family caregivers
202-303-4498

Resources and information, including respite locator program
800-473-1727
 

Caregiving for someone who experiences chronic pain.

For caregivers of adults. Sponsored by Family Caregiver Alliance.

Caregiver.com’s Regional Resources page allows you to search by state to locate support groups and other resources specific to your region.  It is an online magazine for caregivers
800-829-2734
 

Home Instead Senior care website to help family caregivers find ways to cope with stress.

Web-based training courses on various caregiving issues. 

CarePages websites are free patient blogs that connect friends and family during a health challenge

A Caregiver’s Survival and Renewal Guide by Lawrence Brammer and Marian Bingea (New York, Vantage Press)

How to Help and How to Survive by Claire Berman (Henry Holt & Co.)

Non profit organization for long distance caregivers where you find the local resources your loved one requires when you live away
202-895-9465
 

Provide information and resources to help you to make better decisions, save time, and feel more supported.

Center for Assistive Technology
404-894-4960

City of Chicago programs and web-based resources in­cluding informa­tion on elder abuse, domestic violence, grand­parents raising grandchildren, health, and finances.

For more than 40 years CJE SeniorLife (CJE) has provided quality programs and services to older adults, their families and caregivers throughout metropolitan Chicago and its suburbs.  Resources range from healthy aging programs to care management, residences, and Parkinson's Disease Services, all of which address the issues that often accompany aging.
 

Instruc­tional videos, reading demon­strations, and information on citizenship. "How-to" and fact sheets for per­sons assisting a loved one to learn English.
312-461-0812
 

This web site, developed by a previous caregiver, primarily focuses on self care and empowerment.

Call for support 800-896-3650
National Family Caregivers Association help line available 9”00 – 5:00 pm Eastern time Monday through Friday.
Family Caregiving 101 is a website that has been designed as a tool for caregivers.  Find assistance, answers, new ideas and helpful advice — for you and your loved one. Includes message board.

Family Caregiver Alliance serves as an advocate for all family caregivers throughout the U.S. Includes Family Care Navigator.

Eligibility for leave to care for an immediate family member (spouse, child, or parent) with a serious health condition

Support, education, information, and assistance needed to support your efforts to keep your older family members living at home in a secure and loving environment for as long as possible.

This site has a section on “Seniors and Aging: which provides information on a variety of health and caregiving issues.

Maya Hennessey (Authorhouse)

Johnson & Johnson provides an online caregiving manual, café chat rooms as well as information on daily care.
Comprehensive website designed to provide family caregivers with a broad range of expert content and information, an emerging on-line community, daily inspiration, and much needed support.
866-466-3458
 

Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender caregivers of adults

Lotsa Helping Hands is a simple and FREE way for friends, family, colleagues, and neighbors to assist loved ones in need.

 Not for profit alerts, including i.d. bracelets
888-633-4298

NIH Senior Health’s easy to use website presents Medicare and management of illness information
 

National directory of adult day services.
877-745-1440
 

The National Alliance for Caregiving is a non-profit coalition of national organizations and professional associations, focusing on issues of family caregiving. Informative videos.

Health and human services specialists who help families care for older relatives

520- 881-8008
 

The National Institute on Aging offers tips for Alzheimer’s Caregivers with brief, bulleted lists of suggestions and resources.

Also offers "So Far Away: Twenty Questions for Long Distance Caregivers"

Professional association has nationwide database of home care providers

This site provides extensive testimonials from other caregivers and links to a wide variety of resources.

Educational programs, services and research for caregivers and more.

229-928-1234

Rush University Medical Center program for older adults and people who care for older adults
 
800-757-0202

Designed to help caregivers create “caregiver families.” Free downloadable forms to help you create your caregiving family. Will help you take a group of individuals (comprised of friends, relatives, neighbors, coworkers, and acquaintances) and turn them into a "caregiver family" to provide individuals and families with the help they need to meet the daily challenges of caregiving.

A Compassionate Guide by Chris McGonigle (New York, Henry Holt)

Academic workbook for Caregiver Peace of Mind by Joyce Beedle and Louise Dunn (Lady Bug Press)

Caregiving newsletter and searchable national resource directory

800-566-5193

Alexis Abramson book on how to care for your aging parent without losing yourself

Practical, sympathetic and comprehensive guide shows caregivers how to be an informed, effective and fearless caregiver while still having time for yourself by Gary Barg

Contemporary author Gail Sheehy, AARP Caregiving Ambassador provides personal discussions on caregiving issues

Helping Family Caregivers Help Themselves (NFCA, Mosby)

Alix Kates Shulman’s account of her life with her husband after a brain injury. She must learn to care for him while not losing herself.

A Daughter's Experience, A Doctor's Advice on Finding Hope, Help and Health by Cheryl Woodson (Infinity Publishing)

Visual education tool for family caregivers. Real life stories to better understand and deal with caregiving situations.

The Well Spouse Association site designed for caregivers who are caring for a spouse. Support husbands, wives and partners of ill and/or disabled.

800-838-0879

Your Eldercare Consultants are experts in caregiving. The staff will guide you through the transitions and challenges of aging.
773 508 1015