Caregiver Resources

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Administration on Aging     http://www.aoa.gov
This site is designed to serve you whether you are an older American, a caregiver, a professional in the field of aging, a member of our national aging network, a member of the media, or anyone with an interest in our nation’s large and growing aging population.

Aging Help     http://www.aginghelp.com
Aging help is for the professional serving the older American through community and in-home services. This help is often identified as senior, aging or elderly services by organizations that include senior centers, day-care facilities, health clinics, focal point agencies, area agencies, county departments, state units, or other organizations.

Ageless Design     http://www.agelessdesign.com
This site is dedicated to smarter, safer living for seniors, especially those with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Alliance for Aging Research     http://www.agingresearch.org
The nation's leading non-profit organization dedicated to improving the health and independence of Americans as they age through public and private funding of medical research and geriatric education.

Alliance for Retired Americans     http://www.retiredamericans.org
A strong, new voice for retired workers and their families. The Alliance is not a senior citizen’s social club and it is not an organization formed to sell you things. It is a way for retired union members and others to make their voices heard. More than 2.5 million people are members already.

Alzheimer’s Association     http://www.alz.org
The Alzheimer’s Association, a national network of chapters, is the largest national voluntary health organization committed to finding a cure for Alzheimer’s and helping those affected by the disease.

Alzheimer’s Disease Education & Referral Center     http://www.alzheimers.org
Welcome to the Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center's website. Here you will find information about Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. The ADEAR Center is a service of the National Institute on Aging (NIA). The NIA is one of the National Institutes of Health under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

American Assoc. of Retired Persons     http://www.aarp.org
Founded in 1958 by retired California educator, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, AARP (formerly known as the American Association of Retired Persons) today represents more than 34 million members. Over half of our members are working, either full or part-time, while the remainders are fully retired.

American Federation for Aging Research     http://www.afar.org
Since 1981, the American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR) has helped scientists begin and further careers in aging research and geriatric medicine. Our mission is to promote healthier aging through biomedical research.

American Geriatrics Society     http://www.americangeriatrics.org
The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) is the premier professional organization of health care providers dedicated to improving the health and well-being of all older adults. With an active membership of over 6,000 health care professionals, the AGS has a long history of effecting change in the provision of health care for older adults. In the last decade, the Society has become a pivotal force in shaping attitudes, policies and practices regarding health care for older people.

American Parkinson Disease Association     http://www.apdaparkinson.org
The American Parkinson Disease Association, Inc., founded in 1961, has sought to "Ease the Burden and Find the Cure" for this disease through research, patient and family support and education.

American Society on Aging     http://www.asaging.org
Thousands of professionals throughout the country rely on the American Society on Aging to keep them on the cutting edge in an aging society. Through renowned educational programming, outstanding publications and state-of-the-art information and training resources, ASA members tap into the knowledge and experience of the largest network of professionals in the field. But ASA is much more than a traditional professional association. ASA is unique.

Arthritis Foundation     http://www.arthritis.org
The Arthritis Foundation is the only national not-for-profit organization that supports the more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions with advocacy, programs, services and research.

Better Vision Institute     http://www.visionsite.org
The Better Vision Institute is a prestigious and unique body that brings together the vision community's three professional disciplines - ophthalmology, optometry and opticianry. It provides the only forum in which these three professions can come together to address America's vision health. It is an independent, not-for-profit advisory board to Vision Council of America. VCA is a non-profit trade association for optical industry suppliers totaling almost 1,000 members.

Care Guide     http://www.careguide.com
CareGuide is a care management company dedicated to helping people at every stage of the aging process lead more comfortable, secure and independent lives. Through our national network of care managers, toll-free Support Center and Web site, CareGuide provides families with everything they need to assess, plan, manage and monitor the best care for their loved ones.

CarePathways.com     http://www.carepathways.com
CarePathways.com is an Internet community created and maintained by Registered Nurses (RNs) dedicated to providing seniors and their families access to quality information and creditable services.

Children of Aging Parents     http://www.caps4caregivers.org
Children of Aging Parents is a nonprofit, charitable organization whose mission is to assist the nation's nearly 23 million caregivers of the elderly with reliable information, referrals and support, and to heighten public awareness that the health of the family caregivers is essential to ensure quality care of the nation's growing elderly population.

Clearinghouse on Abuse & Neglect of Elderly   http://www.elderabusecenter.org
NCEA exists to provide elder abuse information to professionals and the public; offer technical assistance and training to elder abuse agencies and related professionals; conduct short-term elder abuse research; and assist with elder abuse program and policy development. NCEA's website contains many resources and publications to help achieve these goals.

Council on Family Health   http://www.cfhinfo.org
Seniors can get helpful information on health related issues and medication facts at this website.

Crimes of Persuasion: Schemes, Scams, Frauds that Prey on Seniors    http://www.crimes-of-persuasion.com
To inform the public, along with law enforcement personnel, justice officials and victim support groups on the workings and scope of telemarketing and investment fraud so that efforts can effectively be taken to minimize the impact on its victims and ensure that adequate penalties are in place to deter the perpetrators.

Elder Corner     http://www.eldercorner.com
Since 1991, we here at ElderCorner have been committed to helping the "over 50" folks by providing practical and affordable products. With the inception of the World Wide Web, we realized the opportunity to connect people to the products that can help improve their quality of life. Seniors today are enjoying active lifestyles and planning fun and happy futures. ElderCorner's innovative products can make a difference in the way people live.

Elder Rage   http://www.elderrage.com
—or—Take My Father...Please!, How To Survive Caring For Aging Parents, by Jacqueline Marcell. Are You At Your Wit's End?! Trying to cope with an elderly loved one whom: • Makes unreasonable demands, wanting all of your time? • Is obsessed with sickness and death but refuses counseling? • Has become depressed, manipulative, distrustful or hostile? Then you'll love this riveting true story, written with compassion and humor—and realize that you're not alone with your countless frustrations and conflicting emotions.

ElderWeb     http://www.elderweb.com
This award-winning site is designed to be a research site for both professionals and family members looking for information on eldercare and long term care, and includes links to information on legal, financial, medical, and housing issues, as well as policy, research, and statistics.

FirstGov for Seniors     http://www.seniors.gov
FirstGov for Seniors is one of several projects created at the direction of the National Partnership for Reinventing Government (NPRG). The Social Security Administration (SSA) agreed to create, host and maintain FirstGov for Seniors as a service especially geared toward senior citizens.

Generations Online     http://www.generationsonline.com
The mission of Generations on Line is to promote this technology to enhance the quality of life of older people. Aimed at the large population of older Americans who cannot afford or choose not to enroll in computer training or Internet training, Generations on Line is both a service for access and product for learning. We provide specially programmed self-training software to senior centers, libraries, retirement homes and other locations where older people congregate.

Gerontological Society of America     http://www.geron.org
To promote the conduct of multi- and interdisciplinary research in aging by expanding the quantity of and improving the quality of gerontological research, and by increasing its funding resources; and to disseminate gerontological research knowledge to researchers, to practitioners, and to decision and opinion makers.

Go60.com     http://www.go60.com
Go60.com is a no-nonsense, yet caring and compassionate internet destination devoted to helping seniors improve with age. Go60.com is not about imitating youth or dazzling you with an eye-popping, animated website. Go60.com is about aging well, and aging wisely and successfully.

Lighthouse International (Vision)     http://www.lighthouse.org
To enable people of all ages to overcome vision impairment through worldwide leadership in vision rehabilitation services, education, research and advocacy.

Meals on Wheels     http://www.mowaa.org
The Meals On Wheels Association of America represents those who provide congregate and home-delivered meals services to people in need.

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys     http://www.naela.org
The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. is a non-profit association which assists lawyers, bar organizations and others who work with older clients and their families. Established in 1987, the Academy provides a resource of information, education, networking and assistance to those who must deal with the many specialized issues involved with legal services to the elderly and disabled.

National Area Agencies on Aging     http://www.n4a.org
The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (N4A) is the umbrella organization for the 655 area agencies on aging (AAAs) and more than 230 Title VI Native American aging programs in the U.S. The fundamental mission of the AAAs is to provide services that make it possible for older individuals to remain in their home, thereby preserving their independence and dignity.

National Association for Continence     http://www.nafc.org/site2/index.html
National Association For Continence (NAFC), formerly Help for Incontinent People (HIP), is a not-for-profit organization established in 1982 dedicated to improving the quality of life of people with incontinence. NAFC's purpose is to be the leading source of education, advocacy, and support to the public and to the health professional about the causes, prevention, diagnosis, treatments, and management solutions for incontinence.

National Association for Home Care     http://www.nahc.org
NAHC is the nation's largest trade association representing the interests and concerns of home care agencies, hospices, home care aide organizations, and medical equipment suppliers. Simply put, NAHC is the one organization dedicated to making home care and hospice provider’s lives easier. From professional development to fighting for better regulation, from knowing all angles of federal and state regulations to providing the latest information affecting home care and hospice, NAHC stands ready to serve your needs, enabling you to better serve your patients.

National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers     http://www.caremanager.org
GCM is a non-profit, professional organization of practitioners whose goal is the advancement of dignified care for the elderly and their families. With more than 1,500 members, GCM is committed to maximizing the independence and autonomy of elders while striving to ensure that the highest quality and most cost-effective health and human services are used when and where appropriate.

National Association of Social Workers     http://www.naswdc.org
NASW is a membership organization that promotes, develops, and protects the practice of social work and social workers. NASW also seeks to enhance the effective functioning and well-being of individuals, families, and communities through its work and through its advocacy.

National Association of State Units on Aging     http://www.nasua.org
The National Association of State Units on Aging was founded in 1964 as a national non-profit membership organization comprised of the 57 state and territorial government agencies on aging. The mission of the Association is to advance social, health, and economic policies responsive to the needs of a diverse aging population and to enhance the capacity of its membership to promote the rights, dignity and independence of, and expand opportunities and resources for, current and future generations of older persons, adults with disabilities and their families.

National Center on Women & Aging     http://www.heller.brandeis.edu
Women face tremendous challenges as they confront their later years. The mission of the National Center on Women and Aging is to focus national attention on the special concerns of women as they age, to develop solutions and strategies for dealing with these concerns, and to reach out to women and organizations across the country, promoting the changes necessary to improve older women's lives.

National Citizen’s Coalition for Nursing Home Reform     http://www.nccnhr.org
The National Citizens' Coalition for Nursing Home Reform (NCCNHR) was formed because of public concern about substandard care in nursing homes. NCCNHR is the outgrowth of work first achieved by advocates working for Ralph Nader and later for the National Gray Panthers.

National Committee to Preserve Social Security & Medicare     http://www.ncpssm.org
The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare was founded in 1982 to serve as an advocate for the landmark federal programs of Social Security and Medicare and for all Americans who seek a healthy, productive and secure retirement. With millions of members and supporters across America, we are the nation's second-largest grassroots citizen’s organization devoted to the retirement future for all citizens - from our "twenty-something" generation and baby-boomers to the nation's thirty-four million seniors.

National Council on Aging, Inc     http://www.ncoa.org
Organizations and professionals promoting the dignity, self-determination and well being of older persons.

National Institute on Aging     http://www.nia.nih.gov
The National Institute on Aging (NIA), one of the 25 institutes and centers of the National Institutes of Health, leads a broad scientific effort to understand the nature of aging and to extend the healthy, active years of life.

National Policy & Resource Center on Nutrition & Aging     http://www.fiu.edu/~nutreldr
The National Policy and Resource Center on Nutrition and Aging (Center) reviews nutrition and aging-related journals and reports monthly.

National Private Duty Association     http://www.privatedutyhomecare.org
Formerly known as the National Association for Private Duty Home Care, the National Private Duty Association (NPDA) is the nation's first association for providers of private duty home care, which includes non-medical home care services.

National Senior Citizen’s Law Center     http://www.nsclc.org
The National Senior Citizens Law Center advocates nationwide to promote the independence and well-being of low-income elderly individuals, as well as persons with disabilities, with particular emphasis on women and racial and ethnic minorities.

National Senior Games Association     http://www.nsga.com
A not-for-profit organization dedicated to motivating senior men and women to lead a healthy lifestyle through the senior games movement.

Oasis     http://www.oasisnet.org
OASIS is a national nonprofit educational organization designed to enhance the quality of life for mature adults. Offering challenging programs in the arts, humanities, wellness, technology and volunteer service, OASIS creates opportunities for older adults to continue their personal growth and provide meaningful service to the community.

Senior Corps     http://www.seniorcorps.org
The Senior Corps is the national service program that puts the experience and talents of seniors across the country to work getting things done in their communities.

Senior Drivers     http://www.seniordrivers.org
The mission of Seniordrivers.org is not to teach anyone how to drive; rather, our mission is two-fold: Present some simple demonstration exercises that can keep one's aging body both flexible and less tired, and offer a set of "refresher" tips, to help seniors overcome some of the stickier situations found in everyday driving.

Senior Job Bank     http://www.seniorjobbank.org
Senior Job Bank exists to spread the word about the wisdom of keeping our older population in the workforce longer. The Senior Job Bank web site offers an easy, effective and free method for our senior citizens to find occasional, part-time, flexible, temporary and even full-time jobs. Through the Senior Job Bank web site, homeowners and businesses deal direct with older, more mature, more experienced and more reliable workers.

Senior Service America, Inc.     http://www.seniorserviceamerica.org
This organization's purposes are exclusively charitable, educational and scientific: It provides employment for seniors through the Senior AIDES Program, the Senior Environmental Employment Program, and Mature Staffing Systems; It conducts research programs and workshops.

Senior World Online     http://www.seniorworld.com
A senior resource center for active seniors in the digital age.

SeniorClix     http://www.seniorclix.com
SeniorClix.com is an information and e-commerce site focusing on the needs of seniors, family members and caregivers, and the senior services network. We are owned by CareMedia LLC, which in turn includes three owner groups.

SeniorNet     http://www.seniornet.org
SeniorNet's mission is to provide older adults education for and access to computer technologies to enhance their lives and enable them to share their knowledge and wisdom.