Caregiver Resources
Swine Flu: Information for Parents & Caregivers New!
Information from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) on H1N1 (swine flu) and steps you can take to protect your family and those you care for and when to seek medical care.
ALS Association Information for Patients, Families & Caregivers
Information to help inform and support people living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), often referred to as "Lou Gehrig's disease," and their families and caregivers.
Abuse of Children with Cognitive, Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
Adopting Children with Developmental Disabilities
Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality: Child & Adolescent Health
Publication from the National Institute on Aging offers tips and resources on topics including dealing with diagnosis, choosing a nursing home and at home care.
Alzheimer's Disease Education & Referral (ADEAR) Center Web site
Web site from the National Institute on Aging helps you find current, comprehensive Alzheimer's disease information and resources.
Ask Medicare - Information to Help You Care for Others
March/April 2009 Ask Medicare newsletter with information on subjects including Advance Directives; Help Paying for Drug Coverage; and the National Caregivers Library. This link opens a PDF document.
Ask Medicare Caregiver Initiative
Caregiving Resources from AARP
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) Disability Page
Information and links to CDC's work with birth defects and developmental disabilities, prevention of disabling injuries and the health and well-being of individuals with disabilities.
Child Health Guide to Preventive Care
Explains preventive care for children such as checkup visits, immunizations and tests and exams and provides guidance on related issues.
Children, Adolescents & Families Mental Health Information
Christopher & Dana Reeve Paralysis Resource Center Caregiver Information
Information for people with disabilities and healthcare providers on maintaining health standards.
EEOC to Hold Public Meeting on Discrimination Against Workers with Caregiving Responsibilities
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) will hold a public meeting at 10 a.m. (Eastern Time) on April 22, 2009 to address best practices to avoid discrimination against workers with caregiving responsibilities.
Elder Law Answers: Nursing Home Issues
Nationwide database of Aging Network agencies available to help older adults with disabilities and their family caregivers access needed services and support.
Provide caregivers with the basic tools, skills and information they need to protect their own physical and mental health while they provide high quality care for their loved one. Includes information on how to find help for caregivers - from financial assistance to home care to respite care.
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Coverage - Accounts You Manage for Others
Financial Caregiving - A Survival Guide
Fire Safety for People with Disabilities
Free National TeleClass for Family Caregivers
Communicating Effectively with Healthcare Professionals, a two-part series, took place Thursday, November 6 and Thursday, November 13, 2008 from 2:00 - 3:00 PM Eastern Time.
Guide to Choosing a Nursing Home
Health Care Resources from HRSA
Gateway to reliable consumer health and human services information developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Individual Service Coordination for Individuals with Mental Retardation
Informal Caregiving - Compassion in Action
Long-term Care - Support for Family Caregivers
Maternal & Child Health Bureau
Medline Plus Health Information
Disability-specific and general information on hundreds of diseases, conditions and wellness issues.
Mental Health Services Locator
Mental Retardation & Developmental Disabilities (MRDD) Branch
National Center for Benefits Outreach & Enrollment
National Center of Medical Home Initiatives for Children with Special Needs
Provides support to physicians, families and other medical and non-medical providers who care for children with special needs so that they have access to a medical home.
National Direct Service Workforce (DSW) Resource Center
National Family Caregiver Support Program Resources
National Family Caregivers Association
National Family Caregiving Awards
This award program was created to improve the quality of life of family caregivers by recognizing and supporting the efforts of non-profit community groups that work with them. The seven awards will recognize the current work of community agencies and other organizations that support family caregivers as a significant part of their mission. Deadline for submission of applications was April 24, 2009.
National Resource Directory (NRD) - Family & Caregiver Support
Navigating the Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Coverage Program
New CMS Initiative to Help Caregivers
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) launched Ask Medicare, a new initiative to help family caregivers access valuable healthcare information, services and resources.
Provides detailed information on health plans, nursing homes, Medigap policies, contacts and Medicare.
Publications on Mental Health & Disaster Issues
Save $3,900 on Prescription Drug Costs
State Welfare-to-Work Policies for People with Disabilities: Changes Since Welfare Reform
Through the Looking Glass (TLG): Serving Families with Disabilities
A nationally recognized center that has pioneered research, training and services for families in which a child, parent or grandparent has a disability (including physical, developmental or intellectual disabilities) or medical issue.
USA.gov Caregivers' Resources Web Page