Caregiver Resources

HEALTH- AND MEDICAL-RELATED ORGANIZATIONS

Nursing Home Abuse: www.nursinghomeabuse.net/
Nursing Home Abuse exists to raise awareness of the nursing home abuse epidemic, educate the public about its causes, help residents and families prevent abuse, and help victims cope with the consequences of nursing home abuse.

NAELA: www.naela.org
The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. (NAELA) was founded in 1987 as a professional association of attorneys in the private and public sectors dedicated to improving the quality of legal services provided to people as they age and people with special needs.

SageMinder: www.sageminder.com
SageMinder provides web-based home medication reminder and check-in monitoring services for seniors and family caregivers. Also check out the information, articles, forms, and online community. Everything from audio downloads for relaxation and information about medicare to quotes to empower family caregivers!

Senior Helpers: www.seniorhelpers.com
Sage Minder connects professional, affordable caregivers with seniors who wish to live independently, at home, with a strong focus on quality of life for the client and peace of mind for their families.

Care Communities: www.carecommunities.net
The premier online destination for finding the perfect new home for your loved ones. We provide financial guidance, senior care resources and caregiving advice. At Care Communities, we stress the human aspect of senior care.

AECares: www.aecares.com
A comprehensive approach to financial maintenance, asset preservation, planning services, and complete care.

Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance: www.mesothelioma.com
Mesothelioma treatment, diagnosis and related information for patients and families.

Mesothelioma Prognosis: www.mesotheliomaprognosis.org
Information collected in one source, providing the most comprehensive look at this devastating disease affecting 3000 annually.

EmFinders: www.emfinders.com
The EmFinders EmSeeQ works with 9-1-1 systems to help rapidly locate and recover wandering or missing persons with Alzheimer’s, autism or other impairments.

Homemods.org: www.homemods.org
A university-based, non-profit effort dedicated to promoting aging in place and independent living for persons of all ages and abilities. Based at the University of Southern California, it offers an Executive Certificate in Home Modification online training program for professionals and serves as an information clearinghouse on home modification.

Stopfalls.org: www.stopfalls.org
The official website of the Fall Prevention Center of Excellence whose mission is to identify best practices in fall prevention and to help communities offer fall prevention programs to older people who are at risk of falling.

Nest: www.callnest.com
From simple modifications like grab bars and lever handles to bigger enhancements like ramps and stairlifts, we offer a full range of independent living solutions designed to meet your individual needs.

The Braun Corporation: BraunAbility
The Braun Corporation is the largest manufacturer of wheelchair accessible vans, ramps, and wheelchair lifts worldwide and enables people with physical disabilities to regain mobility and lead active and independent lives.

Home Helpers: www.homehelpers.cc
Non-medical personal in-home senior care agency. Home Helpers' caregivers provide personal care, homemaking, senior companion care, supportive elder care, and other non-medical in-home care services to seniors, the elderly and those with temporary or permanent disabilities.

Cambridge Health: www.cambridgehealth.org
With over 10 years experience in the senior healthcare industry, we provide answers to important questions to better facilitate your complex health care decisions. Each client we service is welcomed as a part of our growing family; through our professional eldercare knowledge, caring nature and assistance we can help you make choices that will enhance your lifestyle.

Save on Medical Bills:  www.medicalcostadvocate.com
Save 20% to 50% on almost any medical bill. Experts negotiate your medical and dental service bills. Great for care givers. No risk, no fee unless you save. Learn more

Alzheimer's Association: www.alz.org
Dedicated to finding prevention methods, treatments and an eventual cure for Alzheimer's disease. Phone: 800-272-3900

American Cancer Society: www.cancer.org
A nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization committed to fighting cancer through balanced programs of research, education, patient service, advocacy and rehabilitation. Phone: 800-ACS-2345

American Diabetes Association: www.diabetes.org
Provides diabetes research, information and advocacy. Phone: 800-342-2383

American Health Assistance Foundation: www.ahaf.org
The American Health Assistance Foundation (AHAF) is a nonprofit organization that funds research seeking cures for Alzheimer's disease, macular degeneration and glaucoma, and provides the public with information about risk factors, preventative lifestyles, available treatments and coping strategies. Phone: 800-437-2423

American Heart Association: www.americanheart.org
A national voluntary health agency whose mission is to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Phone: 800-AHA-8721

American Lung Association: www.lunusa.org
Voluntary health organization working to prevent lung disease in all its forms and to promote lung health. Phone: 800-LUNG-USA

American Parkinson Disease Association: www.apdaparkinson.org
The organization focuses on research, patient support, education and raising public awareness of Parkinson's Disease. Phone: 800-223-2732

Arthritis Foundation: www.arthritis.org
A national organization that supports the more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions with advocacy, programs, services and research. Phone: 800-568-4045

Mesothelioma: www.asbestos.com
The Mesothelioma Center is an up-to-date resource for all issues ranging from mesothelioma statistics to treatment options. The daily tasks of caring for someone suffering from malignant mesothelioma  can be overwhelming. Whether you're the mesothelioma patient or the caregiver, you can find support in many different places. Take a few moments to browse through our support section to locate answers to your concerns.
 

GOVERNMENT AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

AARP: www.aarp.org
A nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization for people age 50 and over.

Administration on Aging: www.aoa.gov
A public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging.

Caring From a Distance: www.cfad.org
An independent, non-profit organization, Caring From a Distance is dedicated to serving the needs of long distance caregivers.

Eldercare Locator: www.eldercare.gov
A public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging. The Eldercare Locator connects older Americans and their caregivers with sources of information on senior services. Phone: 800-677-1116

Family Caregiver Alliance: www.caregiver.org
Community-based nonprofit organization designed to address the needs of families and friends providing long-term care at home. FCA now offers programs at national, state and local levels to support and sustain caregivers.

Medicare: www.medicare.gov
Provides detailed information about the past performance of every Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in the country. Phone: 800-MEDICARE

National Association of State Units on Aging: www.nasua.org
An association representing the nation's 56 officially designated state and territorial 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. Phone: 202-898-2578

National Center on Elder Abuse: www.elderabusecenter.org
The National Center on Elder Abuse is dedicated to educating the public about elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation and its tragic consequences. Phone: 202-898-2586

National Family Caregivers Association: www.thefamilycaregiver.org
NFCA is a grassroots organization created to educate, support, empower and advocate for the millions of Americans who care for chronically ill, aged, or disabled loved ones.

PARENTGIVING MICRO-STORES

Adultdiapers.net
Bed Rails For Seniors
Bed Wedges