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Ten tips for family caregivers are included in this brief fact sheet on caregiving.... Details >

National Family Caregivers Association  

This guide is intended to improve communications between family caregivers and health care professionals, especially physicians. The booklet's goal is towards better care for the patient, less stress... Details >

National Family Caregivers Association  

The Ask Medicare Web site helps family caregivers–those who are family members or friends who help people with Medicare–access and use valuable healthcare information, services and resources. e-Newsle... Details >

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Selecting the right care can be difficult. This online guide from the Alzheimer's Association helps individuals with Alzheimer’s and their families identify the right care options. Simply enter inform... Details >

Alzheimer's Association  

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Finding out that a loved one has Alzheimer's Disease can be stressful, frightening, and overwhelming. As you begin to take stock of the situation, here are some tips that may help. ... Details >

Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center, National Institute on Aging

For older adults and people with disabilities, medications—prescription, over-the-counter, social drugs such as alcohol, and herbal remedies/alternative medicines—can be a double-edged sword. When not... Details >

Family Caregiver Alliance  

Caring for a loved one with dementia poses many challenges for families and caregivers. People with dementia from conditions such as Alzheimer’s and related diseases have a progressive brain disorder ... Details >

Family Caregiver Alliance  

This page links to fact sheets covering a variety of caregiving topics, including adult day care, eating, incontinence, safety, and more.... Details >

Alzheimer's Association  

This site is intended for use by adult children to assist them in caring for their elderly parents. Some topics include establishing guardianship, long distance caregiving, and talking to older parent... Details >

AARP  

Most people do not prepare to be caregivers. This page discusses steps that new caregivers can take to address their older loved ones' needs. In addition, tips are offered that can help caregivers tak... Details >

AARP  

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This booklet is for those who provide in-home care for people with Alzheimer's Disease (AD) or related disorders.... Details >

Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center, National Institute on Aging

This section offers practical advice on how family caregivers can take control of their own lives while caring for their loved one.... Details >

National Alliance for Caregiving  

Many adult children must help from a distance when their older parents and other relatives need help. The task can be difficult, stressful, and time consuming. Learn steps you can take to make long di... Details >

AARP  

Information for the caregiver about managing caregiver stress. This fact sheet discusses coping skills that have helped others deal with related issues, and provides a list of resources for more info... Details >

AARP  

As people age, their needs and abilities change. We all want to support our older loved ones' desire to live independently, even when we have concerns about their safety and well-being. But how do we ... Details >

AARP  

Well Spouse (WS) offers national support to wives, husbands, and partners of the chronically ill and/or disabled. Contact a group leader in your area for meeting information.... Details >

Well Spouse Association