National - Caregiver Issues

AgeNet
An information and referral network for aging parents and adult children that provides actionable information about products and services.
(608) 256 0488

And Thou Shalt Honor
Foundation web site with many resources for family caregivers and professionals

AOA Family Caregiving website
The Caregiver Resource Room is where families, caregivers, and professionals can find information about The National Family Caregiver Support Program, including: where you can turn for support and assistance, and providing services to caregivers.
(202) 619-0724

Children of Aging Parents
Membership organization for caregivers and professionals in caregiving fields. Provides information, resources and referrals, peer counseling and help developing support groups. For a list of publications (some in Spanish), send a stamped, self-addressed business envelope (No. 10) to: Children of Aging Parents
(800) 227-7294

The Caregiver’s Marketplace
Deals, discounts, information, samples of products related to caregiving.
(414) 355-1330

Caregiver Survival Resources
Caregiver Survival Resources site remains one  of the most visited caregiver sites, with links to resources, such as government and nonprofit agencies, and lists of local and regional resources.

Caregiving for Family and Home
Address design issues of home and family caregiving.
(888) 687-2277

ElderCare Online
An online community that provides education, information and support to caregivers, especially those who are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia.

Family Care Resource Connection
A collection of resources on a wide range of issues: medical conditions, hand-on skills for caregivers, legal and financial information, and coping with caregiving community resources

Family Caregiver Alliance
Family Caregiver Alliance has an online support group. Offers online consultations for caregivers and news features for families, caregivers, professionals, policy makers, and the media.
(415) 434-3388

Friends'Health Connection
Find a friend who is experiencing the same caregiving challenges at his site, which links caregivers of people with disabilities and chronic illness.
(800) 483-7436

Family Caregiver Support Network
The Family Caregiver Support Network (FCSN), a program in the metropolitan-Milwaukee area, Wisconsin, offers personal support and information for family caregivers of older adults.
(800) 449-4481

Hospice Foundation of America
Caregiving is especially challenging for those facing terminal illness and end-of-life decisions. Hospice Foundation presents resources and educational opportunities to caregivers and professionals.
(800) 854-3402

Long Term Care
This is a noncommercial, well-organized site that is rich in information. The site is designed to 1) educate the public on long-term care, 2) provide support and help to caregivers and 3) provide continuing education to care advisors and care providers.

MEDLINEplus: Caregivers
Offers references for caregiving by the National Institute of Health.

National Alliance for Caregiving
Connects families with information on caregiver resources and local services.

National Alliance for Caregiving AXA Foundation Family Care Resource Connection
The AXA Foundation Family Care Resource Connection offers reviws and ratings of hundreds books, videos, websites, magazines, fact sheets, and other resources addressing the range of issues and qustions faced by family caregivers.

National Family Caregivers Association
Provides information and education to family caregivers and data from NFCA's caregiver member survey. It also provides additional links to other sites. Caregivers will find recent articles from the newsletter, tips and info about NFCA and its programs.
(800) 896-3650

The National Council on the Aging (NCOA)
NCOA is a center of leadership, innovation, and nationwide expertise in the issues of aging.

National Hospice Foundation
A non-profit organization that seeks to educate the public on hospice. Information on choosing/locating a hospice and consumer guides available.
(703) 837-1500

Since You Care
This site from MetLife offers children of aging parents a list of helpful books and in-depth information on several caregiving issues. Services require registration and verification of address.
(800) 638-5433