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CAREGIVER SUPPORT Organizations providing support for caregivers......... See also..........
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NATIONAL Caregiving articles, online store, legal assistance. Extensive links to local agencies on aging.
Aging-Parents-and-Elder-Care.com Alzheimer's Disease Education & Information Center Comprehensive Alzheimer's disease (AD) information and resources from the U.S. Government's National Institute on Aging (NIA). Nonprofit organization to assist caregivers of the elderly or chronically ill with reliable information, referrals and support. For identifying the information and referral (I&R) services provided by State and Area Agencies on Aging. The National Organization For Empowering Caregivers is a charitable non-profit organization that provides assistance, education, support and referrals for informal family caregivers. Federal Citizen Information Center Request the "Your Guide to Choosing a Nursing Home" publication and informational pamphlets on other subjects. Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation - Talking With Your Parents About Medicare and Health Coverage National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Non-profit 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 Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers Locate a professional care manager near your loved one. On-line resource library for caregivers. National Council on Aging's Benefits Checkup National Family Caregivers Association Information and services for caregivers. National Meals on Wheels Foundation Locate organizations that can provide service for individuals. Medline Plus Health Information A service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health. On-line support for family and professional caregivers. National, not for profit, membership organization which gives support to wives, husbands, and partners of the chronically ill and/or disabled. REGIONAL Advocacy & counseling for families with aging relatives; crisis management; seminars & education. On-going Peer Support for persons with disabilities, plus a variety of monthly support groups, including: "Women of Color with disABILITIES", "Marriage and disABILITY", "Breaking the Silence" (deaf and hard of hearing), "Singles with disABILITIES", and "Vamos a combatir la depresion" Resources for safe, independent living, and the prevention of injuries in the older adult population.
Inland Caregiver Resource Center
Jewish
Family Service of the Desert Joslyn
Senior Center
Mizell Senior Center Resources and links to senior, disabled, mental health and child services, arranged by participating California counties. Riverside County Caregivers Library On-line resource library for caregivers. Sensible Senior Homecare Agency In-home support services that allow the elderly to remain safe and comfortable at home with the highest possible level of independence. Non-medical individualized care includes services tailored to the needs and wants of customers. ON-LINE STORES Medical equipment and supplies (Please refer to Vital Connections disclaimer). Various products (Please refer to Vital Connections disclaimer). Various products (Please refer to Vital Connections disclaimer). Self-care and patient aids, mobility products, bedroom, bathroom, living room, dining room, and kitchen products for a higher level of independence. Over 3,000 medical products. On-line store. (Please refer to Vital Connections disclaimer).
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