Resources for Caregivers - Where to go for Help
Seniors First
www.seniorsfirst.org
American Association
of Homes and Services for the Aging
www.aahsa.org
Housing, long-term care tips, brochures
American Association of Retired Persons
800-424-3410
www.aarp.org
Legal Counsel for the
Elderly advice hot lines,
brochures on housing,
finances, caregiving
American Psychological Association
800-374-2721
www.apa.org
Information on stress and depression; referrals to therapists
Assisted Living Federation of America
www.alfa.org
Consumer education
brochures, checklists
CareGuide Locator
www.careguide.com
Housing options,
financial and legal info,
support groups
ElderCare Online
www.ec-online.net
Chats, resource guides,
newsletter, articles
Health Care Financing Administration
www.medicare.gov
Medicare information
National Association for Home Care
www.nahc.org
Home care, hospice
National Association of Social Workers
202-408-8600
www.socialworkers.org
Referrals to members familiar with elder care
National Family Care-givers Association
www.nfcacares.org
Caregiver tips, surveys
Visiting Nurse Associations of America
888-866-8773
(written requests preferred: 11 Beacon St.,
Suite910, Dept.H, Boston , MA 02108 )
www.vnaa.org
Information on home health care
and hospice.
Well Spouse Foundation
www. wellspouse.org
Support groups, chats.
Other Resources
Multipurpose Senior Center
530-823-8172
Email: deltafaith@infostations.com
MedicAlert Foundation
Medical Information
Ethnicelderscare.net
Presents a comprehensive presentation of information about Alzheimer's disease and related dementias among ethnic minority elders in the United States. Ethnic Elders Care is devoted to promoting research, treatment, education and support for ethnic minority elders with dementia, their families and caregivers. The site contains articles, news, links and a monthly news letter.
