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Information about living wills, health care proxies, planning tools and other resources. Free state-specific living will and health care power of attorney can be downloaded.
Provides information about the FMLA, a federal law that guarantees unpaid leave from work to individuals with
serious health conditions and to certain family members who care for them.
Downloadable guides (documents are in .pdf or Word format) regarding legal issues pertaining to military personnel. Provides legal services to military service members and families through state and local Bar Associations.
Attorneys assist with personal legal matters and provide legal advice to ensure that service members, families and retirees are prepared and protected per their legal rights.
Lists links and contact information for numerous organizations and agencies that provide assistance to Iraq- and Afghanistan-era veterans and their families.
Provides articles and videos on the homecoming of wounded veterans, resources for caregivers and links to organizations that provide assistance.
Information from the FDIC on insurance coverage for accounts you are managing as a caregiver.
Coordinates resources to support family needs following an unexpected loss of life, including delivery of benefits. Ensures that services and information are tailored to the needs of the family. Download the USAF Survivor Assistance Resource Guide. Document is in .pdf format.
On September 18 the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will launch a caregiver initiative through a live webcast with Acting Administrator Kerry Weems and a number of key partner organizations. During the webcast, Mr. Weems will provide an overview of the initiative and take questions from caregivers, partners, the media and other stakeholders through electronically submitted questions. Register for this important webcast.
Information on caregiver support programs in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia.
Resources for caregivers and links to organizations that provide assistance.
Information on a bill to require pilot programs on training and certification for family caregiver personal care attendants for service members and veterans with TBI and to require a pilot program on provision of respite care to such veterans and members.
Information and links to resources for caregivers of people with paralysis.
An online educational resource offering training opportunities for caregivers, teachers, mentors and counselors of individuals with developmental disabilities.
Information and resources from the National Organization on Disability on increasing alternatives to institutional services and other issues related to community-based services and legislation.
Brochure describes ways to assess when a loved one needs outside care. It covers developing a care plan, organizing important documents and what you can do to give support.
This site was created exclusively for people who are caring for loved ones. It is designed to assist the caregiver with practical information and moral support.
Here's advice from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) on how to prevent and deal with potential money problems when loved ones are ill, even from a distance.
Information regarding fire safety for individuals with disabilities and their families and caregivers.
Booklet from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services examines topics such as how to find and compare nursing homes, nursing home resident rights and where to call for help. Document is in .pdf format.
Provides information for parents about talking to children about death.
Booklet about informal caregiving (unpaid care given voluntarily to ill or disabled persons by their families and friends).
Basic paper examines family caregiving; caregiver employment, attention to other family needs, health, and finances may compromise the caregiving relationship leading to inadequate care.
Helps parents and other caregivers understand and respond to the grief of a child who has lost a military parent.
The Alliance helps to increase public awareness of family caregiving issues and to improve the quality of life of families and care recipients.
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services resources for caregivers.
Supports, empowers, educates and speaks up for the more than 50 million Americans who care for a chronically ill, aged or disabled loved one.
Enables caregivers and military spouses to find job placement, participate in training and educational programs that readily fit around medical schedules, deployment, disabilities, future rehabilitation and transitioning in the military family.
Links for support, caregiving organizations, care homes, special needs trusts, and death & dying.
Webcast features family caregivers who have applied innovative means to be effective caregivers in rural areas.
This new section of USA.gov offers links to many resources, including information on eldercare, long-distance caregiving and federal benefits programs.
VA will provide nearly $4.7 million for caregiver assistance pilot programs to expand and improve health care education and provide needed training and resources for caregivers who assist disabled and aging veterans in their homes.
