CAREGIVER SUPPORT CENTER

General Interest, Health Care & Aging

AARP
www.aarp.org
Offers free information concerning caregiving and caregiving issues, health and wellness, and legislative updates of importance to caregivers.

American Geriatrics Association
www.americangeriatrics.org
The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) is a nationwide, not-for-profit association of geriatrics health care professionals, research scientists, and other concerned individuals dedicated to improving the health, independence and quality of life of all older people.

American Society on Aging
www.asaging.org
In 1954, ASA is an association of diverse individuals bound by a common goal: to support the commitment and enhance the knowledge and skills of those who seek to improve the quality of life of older adults and their families.

CareGuide
www.careguide.com
CareGuide is an innovative care management company which provides interactive, personalized services to members with complex health care needs.

Caring Connections
www.caringinfo.org
Caring Connections, a program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO), is a national consumer and community engagement initiative to improve care at the end of life, supported by a grant from The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

Family Care America
www.familycareamerica.com
A private company website with a comprehensive library of caregiving information, instant access to localized community resources and services, and community features to help support caregivers.

Families USA
www.familiesusa.org
A national nonprofit, non-partisan organization dedicated to the achievement of high-quality, affordable health and long-term care for Americans.

National Council on Aging
www.ncoa.org
Founded in 1950, NCOA is dedicated to improving the health and independence of older persons and increasing their continuing contributions to communities, society, and future generations.

National Institute on Aging
www.nia.nih.org
NIA leads a broad scientific effort to understand the nature of aging and to extend the healthy, active years of life. In 1974, Congress granted authority to form NIA to provide leadership in aging research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs relevant to aging and older people. Subsequent amendments to this legislation designated the NIA as the primary Federal agency on Alzheimer's disease research.

Care.com Senior Care Directory
Care.com
Find Long Term Care and Elder Care Resources. Caring for the elderly or disabled is a task filled with monumental decisions, as it is for seniors planning their own care. Suddenly, one is faced with choices that directly impact the lives of individuals and families. Care.com can help you find the best resources for all your elder-care needs, from financial and legal, to medical and social and more.

ITN Men's Caregiver Support Groups
www.mlberg.spaces.live.com

ITN (In Their Names) seeks to help men build their communication skills to become better caregivers. This is done by learning to share their stories with others, developing abilities to cope, making flexible and realistic plans, and gaining confidence as a caregiver. ITN was created by family caregiver Dan Zeorlin as a step-by-step guide for men to develop a caregiver support group within their own communities. Features include a blog with downloadable information regarding how to set up and network with other support groups, agendas for meetings, samples, guidelines, notes for participants, and more.

KnowItAlz, Alzheimer's Caregiver's Community
www.KnowItAlz.com

This web site offers lots of information about dementia and caregiving, a daily blog that shows the lighter side of caregiving, as well as a LIVE CHAT every Tuesday night at 7 p.m. Eastern Time for caregivers who need support, but cannot attend a "live" support group.