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There are many resources available to caregivers that provide factual information about aging topics, tips to reduce stress, and general guidance and support. Below is a sampling of some of the best that we have found. If you know of other websites that should be included in this list, please let us know by sending an email to resources@caregivingcorner.com
| AGENCY | PHONE OR WEBSITE | TOPIC INFORMATION
| Family Care Resource Connection
| www.caregiving.org
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| Health Compass
| www.healthcompass.org
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| The Center for Family Caregivers
| www.familycaregivers.org
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| American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA)
| www.aahsa.org | or 202-783-2242
| National Adult Day Services Association (NADSA)
| www.nadsa.org | or 866-890-7357
| National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA)
| www.nfcacares.org | or 800-896-3650
| The Well Spouse Foundation
| www.wellspouse.org | or 800-838-0879
| ALS Association
| www.alsa.org | or 800-782-4747 / 818-880-9007
| American Cancer Society
| www.cancer.org | or 800-ACS-2345 (800-232-2345)
| The National Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society
| www.nmss.org | or 800-Fight-MS (800-344-4867)
| National Parkinson Foundation, Inc. | www.parkinson.org | or 800-327-4545 / 305-547-6666
| Administration on Aging | www.aoa.gov | or 202-619-0724 Eldercare ideas, topics, elder abuse, LTC ombudsman, etc.
| Medicare Rx Education | www.medicarerxeducation.org | Thorough information about the prescription drug plan changes
| Eldercare Locator | 800-677-1116 | For long distance family caregivers
| Elderweb | www.elderweb.com | Locating records and property
| Firstgov | www.seniors.gov | Access to government sites
| Social Security Admin. Online | www.ssa.gov |
| Benefits Checkup | www.benifitscheckup.org | How to identify state and federal assistance programs that can improve their lives
| Center For LTC Financing | www.centerltc.org |
| Medicare | www.medicare.gov | or 800-633-4227 Home page for Medicare
| Center For Medicare Education | www.medicareed.org | Includes info on Medicare Part D
| Medicaid | www.cms.hhs.gov/consumers |
| National Academy Of Elder Law Attorneys | www.naela.org | To locate elder law attorneys in a certain area
| National Alliance For Caregiving | www.caregiving.org |
| National Family Caregivers Assoc. | www.nfcacares.org |
| Careguide | www.careguide.com |
| American Assoc. Of Homes And Services For The Aging | www.aahsa.org |
| Just 1 Call | www.just1call.org | Comprehensive directory of service providers and businesses that work with older adults (Mecklenburg Co. and surrounding areas only)
| National Institutes Of Health | www.nih.gov/health |
| Alzheimer's Association | www.alz.org | Local 704-532-7392
| Better Business Bureau Foundation | www.bbbconsumer | foundation.org Provides information about consumer frauds and scams and
tips for prevention
| AARP | www.aarp.org | National website for 50+ organization that provides education, advocacy, and research
| American Heart Association | www.americanheart.com | Information on heart disease as well as local chapter info
| Medicare Nursing Home Ratings | www.medicare.gov/ | Nhcompare/Home.asp Tool enables you to read about ratings of local nursing homes in your area.
| National Transit Resource Center | 800-527-8279 | Provide referrals for transportation for seniors
| Kaiser Family Foundation | www.kff.org | or 202-347-5270 Talking with Your Parents about Medicare & Health Coverage
| American Bar Assoc. Commission On Law And Aging | www.abanet.org | or 202-662-1000 Health & Financial Decisions: Legal Tools for Preserving Your Autonomy
| AARP Driver Safety Program | www.aarp.org/drive | To locate a refresher-driving program in your area
| Assisted Living Federation Of America | www.alfa.org | or 703-691-8100 Consumer information on elder housing options, services, and protections
| Children Of Aging Parents | www.caps4caregivers.org | or 800-227-7294 Information, resources, and referrals for caregivers of aging parents
| Family Caregiver Alliance | www.caregiver.org | or 415-434-3388 Offering information, education, and support to families caring for loved ones
| Hospice Foundation Of America | www.hospicefoundation.org | or 800-854-3402
| National Association For Home Care | www.nahc.org | or 202-547-7424 Advises on selecting a home care or hospice provider and locate agencies in their area
| The National Center For Assisted Living | www.ncal.org | or 202-842-4444 Information on all aspects of assisted living and residential care facilities
| National Citizens' Coalition For Nursing Home Reform | www.nccnhr.org | or 202-332-2275
| The National Council On The Aging | www.ncoa.org | or 202-479-1200 Promoting the dignity, self-determination, well-being, and contributions of older persons.
| National Council On Patient Information And Education | www.talkaboutrx.org | or 301-656-8565 Learn what questions to ask when taking prescription and nonprescription medicines and how to talk about using them safely
| National Mental Health Association | www.nmha.org | or 800-969-6642 Free information about mental health, mental illness, and local treatment facilities.
| U.S. Department Of Health And Human Services | www.healthfinder.gov | or 877-696-6775 or 202-619-0257 U.S. agency for protecting the health of U.S. residents
| WebMD | www.webmd.com | General medical site with definitions of medical terms, information on diseases and available treatments
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