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www.pbs.org/thoushalthonor/
Website of the PBS special "And Thou Shalt
Honor..." Lots of great information.
- www.aarp.org/universalhome/
American Association of Retired Persons. Describes how
to make modifications or repairs to your home, making safer and more
comfortable for people of all ages. Related links.
- www.agenet.com
Information on support and caregivers. Articles on
caregiving. Solutions for better aging. A resource
person to contact with questions.
- www.alfa.org
Assisted Living Federation of America can help you search
out residences by city, sate, or specific needs, like Alzheimer's.
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http://www.alz.org/living_with_alzheimers_caring_for_alzheimers.asp
Alzheimer's Association. "A Caregiver's
Guide." Information on legal and financial planning, day
to day care, hygiene and personal care, choosing health care
providers and facilities, coping.
- www.alzwisc.org
Alzheimer's Association of South Central WI website.
It helps caregivers take care of themselves as well as provide a
quality of life for the person with Alzheimer's disease or related
dementia. It directs families to local community resources and
services, provides a telephone help-line, counseling, care
management, support groups, a lending library, training and
education.
- www.caregiver.org
Family Caregiver Alliance offers updates on diseases, online
support groups, excellent articles, and an opportunity to ask
questions of leaders in the field of caregiving.
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www.caregivershome.com
The Caregiver’s Home Companion is a monthly newsletter and national website
dedicated to addressing the information, resource and community needs of family
caregivers to the elderly. The newsletter is available both in print and online,
and the website includes current news and information affecting caregivers as
well as an archive of news, tips and non-medical caregiving advice. The website
also offers community forums for caregivers to share their questions and
experiences.
- www.caregiving.com
Information on the stages of caregiving. Managing
stress. Solutions to caregiving situations.
- www.care-givers.com/pages/main.shtml
Spiritually based. Empowering caregivers. Lots
of information including journal exercises, articles, resources,
humor, and highlighting other personal caregiving websites.
- www.caringtoday.com
Practical, relevant articles for family caregivers. One of the goals is to help caregivers
manage stress, and learn to find time for oneself, even if just for a few minutes a day.
- www.dhfs.state.wi.us/aging/
Wisconsin's Department of Health & Family services
website has information on aging, aging programs, the centenarian
project, the Community Options Program, conferences & training,
elder abuse, employment, nutrition, and volunteer opportunities.
- www.nahc.org
National Assocation for Home Care is a Washington,
D.C.-based trade organization for home care agencies, hospices, and
aide groups. It publishes "How to Choose a Home Care
Provider," which is also available on its website.
- www.nfcacares.org
National Famiily Caregivers Association provides family
caregivers with support, information, and practical resources.
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www.seniorresourcesonline.com/
Senior resources provide information on adult day services,
Alzheimer's assistance, care coordination, CBRFs, Department on
Aging, home health agencies, home maker services, hospice,
hospitals, residentail care apartment complexes, senior housing
options, and skilled nursing facilities.
- www.seniors.gov
Information on consumer protection, education and training,
legislation, other links, retirement planner, seniors and computers,
services, strategic planning, tax assistance, travel and leisure,
work and volunteering. Links to federal portals, federal
agencies, state websites, and social security.
- www.thirdage.com
Third Age lists helpful articles such as how to develop a
caregiving strategy, monitor a parent's safety from a distance, and
assess when to step in and offer aid to aging parents. It also
has chat rooms under its "Family / Caregiving" section.
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