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CAREGIVER RESOURCES
Below are links to other sources of information on the web for family
caregivers:
SageMinder Family Caregiver Calendar and Tools
Connect with others in the caregiver’s community and get free online tools to help manage family caregiving and even your own health habits! Free online tools and in-depth information exclusively for family caregivers.
Care Calls
Set up affordable and easy-to-use home reminder and check-in calls for seniors. Caregivers get regular notifications in real-time. Peace of mind system for family caregivers.
Family Caregiver Alliance
The national center for caregiving with information, links and news about caregiving
National Family Caregivers Association
The National Family Caregivers Association educates, supports, empowers and speaks up for the more than 50 million Americans who care for loved ones with a chronic illness or disability or the frailties of old age.
Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving
Building support for America’s Caregivers
Well Spouse Association
Support for spousal caregivers
GOVERNMENT AND PROFESSIONAL
RESOURCES FOR CARE MANAGEMENT AND ASSISTANCE:
National Family Caregiver Support Program
This program, developed by the Administration on Aging of the
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, calls for all
states to offer five direct services that best meet the range
of caregivers’ needs, including: Information, assistance,
counseling and support groups, respite care, and supplemental
services.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
Services (CMS)
CMS is the federal agency responsible for administering Medicare
and Medicaid.
National Association of Professional
Geriatric Care Managers
Advocacy for Area Agencies on Aging
CHRONIC CONDITIONS:
General:
Web MD
Lots of information regarding asthma, heart disease, alzheimers,
diabetes and more.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Mayo Clinic
Source of information for a variety of diseases
Parkinsons Disease:My Parkinsons
Diabetes:Diabetes Organization
Government Information on Diabetes
Lungs Diseases:Mayo Clinic
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