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National Family Caregivers Month

For more ideas on ways to research and make wise choices, we recommend the following resources:

Respite Tips for Caregivers
Brochure that encourages informal caregivers to consider using respite services and offers suggestions about ways to make their respite time most effective.

WebMD’s Caregiver Burnout Symptoms
Learn to recognize the symptoms of caregiver burnout through advice from WebMD.

Help Guide: Understand Respite Care
Learn more about the different types of respite care.

Celebrate National Family Caregivers Month
There are many ways to celebrate family caregivers and to take action and communicate the important messages of NFC Month. Check out these ideas and guides to help you create a successful National Family Caregivers Month in your community.

Taking Care of YOU: Self-Care for Family Caregivers
An informative guide with valuable tips for keeping healthy while delivering care to others.

Achieving Emotional Distance From Overwhelming Caregiving Responsibilities
Learn a strategy to help a caregiver deal with feelings and be objective in providing daily care over the long-term to a loved one.

Workplace Programs For Family Caregivers
Provides information on workplace programs for family caregivers.

Family Caregiving Statistics
Great statistics on family caregivers and family caregiving, provided by the National Family Caregivers Association.

Tips For Surviving the Stressful Holiday Season
Here are some helpful tips from AlzOnline for surviving the stressful holiday season.

FAQ’s on Caregiving
Informative FAQ’s on caregiving from the Department of Health and Human Services.

Strategies For Employers to Support Working Caregivers
AARP offers information and retention strategies for employers to support working caregivers.

An Online Resource and Community For Family Caregivers
Strength for Caring is an online resource and community for family caregivers, helping them to take care of their loved ones and themselves.

An Interactive Social Networking Community For Caregivers
Revolution Health has developed an interactive social networking community for caregivers to meet others who share their interests, goals, challenges and more.

 

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Alzheimer’s Association http://www.alz.org : The Alzheimer’s Association, a national network of chapters, is the largest national voluntary health organization committed to finding a cure for Alzheimer’s and helping those affected by the disease. [Top]

Del Oro Caregivers Resource Center http://www.deloro.org : Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center is a private, non-profit agency dedicated to serving families and people who are providing care for a brain impaired adults and the frail elderly. Our mission is to improve the well being of caregivers and provide support throughout the caregiving process.  [Top]

Eskaton Senior Connection -
http://www.eskaton.org/senior-connection.html
: The Eskaton Senior Connection offers free information, assistance and consultation regarding a multitude of services to meet the needs of seniors, including health care, housing, social, legal and financial services.  Additionally, The Senior Connection offers community classes on issues that are of interest to seniors and caregivers, caregiver classes, telephone reassurance calls, and friendly visitors for home-bound seniors, appointments with elder law attorneys, out-of-home placement assistance and other services. All of these Eskaton Senior Connection community programs are free of charge.[Top]

Family Caregiver Alliance http://www.caregiver.org/caregiver/jsp/home.jsp : FCA provides a public voice for caregivers. This organization supports the important work of families caring for loved ones with chronic, disabling health conditions. They are especially helpful to those families with brain-injured adults, offering government subsidies and assistance. [Top]

National Area Agencies on Aging http://www.n4a.org : The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (N4A) is the umbrella organization for the 655 area agencies on aging (AAAs) and more than 230 Title VI Native American aging programs in the U.S. The fundamental mission of the AAAs is to provide services which make it possible for older individuals to remain in their home, thereby preserving their independence and dignity. [Top]

National Private Duty Association http://www.privatedutyhomecare.org : NPDA is the nation's largest trade association representing the interests and concerns of non medical home care agencies. Simply put, NPDA is the one organization dedicated to making home care providers lives easier. From professional development to fighting for better regulation, from knowing all angles of federal and state regulations to providing the latest information affecting home care and hospice, NPDA stands ready to serve your needs, enabling you to better serve your clients. [Top]

National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers http://www.caremanager.org : GCM is a non-profit, professional organization of practitioners whose goal is the advancement of dignified care for the elderly and their families. With more than 1,500 members, GCM is committed to maximizing the independence and autonomy of elders while striving to ensure that the highest quality and most cost-effective health and human services are used when and where appropriate. [Top]

Roseville Optometry - http://www.rosevilleoptometry.com :  Welcome to Roseville Optometry Associates! Our optometrists and staff in Roseville, CA pride themselves on making our customers happy by providing great service and products at reasonable prices. Our convenient location and hours make it easy for you to come in and get the professional service you deserve! Browse our Web site for more information, and stop by today.[Top]

Senior Care Solutions - http://www.seniorcs.com :  If you or a loved one is considering assisted living or other senior care options, Senior Care Solutions in Fair Oaks, California, can help. Together our staff has more than thirty years experience in the healthcare industry assisting people find senior care and we have assisted over 3,500 families in the Northern California area to find the right senior care solution for their needs.[Top]

Senior Drivers http://www.seniordrivers.org : The mission of Seniordrivers.org is not to teach anyone how to drive; rather, our mission is two-fold: Present some simple demonstration exercises that can keep one's aging body both flexible and less tired, and offer a set of "refresher" tips, to help seniors overcome some of the stickier situations found in everyday driving [Top]

 


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