Related Links:
Caregiver Information

• AARP: Caregiving
  User-friendly site which provides information and resources for caregivers (http://www.aarp.org/family/caregiving/)
• Ask Medicare
  A site designed to provide information about Medicare to caregivers (http://www.medicare.gov/caregivers/)
• Caregiver Bill of Rights
  This bill of rights is often reprinted, although its author is unknown (http://www.mindspring.com/~tscotent/bill.htm)
• Caregiving Online
  An on-line newsletter for persons caring for older relatives or friends (http://www.caregiving.com)
• ElderCare Online
  A varied and thorough web site which features bulletin boards, chat rooms, and a great deal of educational material and other resources for caregivers.  Be sure to visit the "knowledge" section for helpful articles, resource guides and "skill builders" (http://www.ec-online.net/)
• Eldercare Locator
  The Eldercare Locator is a nationwide, directory assistance service funded by the U.S. Administration on Aging.  The Eldercare Locator is designed to help older persons and caregivers locate local support resources. This is a very valuable service if you need to find a program or service in an area outside the one in which you live (http://www.eldercare.gov)
• Hospice Foundation of America
  Information on hospice services and links to local hospice programs; also contains links to many other useful programs, services, and resources (http://www.hospicefoundation.org/)
• National Alliance for Caregiving
  Website of the National Alliance for Caregiving, a non-profit organization which provides support for caregivers and professionals. The site features the Family Care Resource Connection, a searchable database of resources; downloadable reports on various topics; information on caregiving legislation; and other topics. (http://www.caregiving.org/)
• National Center on Caregiving
  Website of the Family Caregiver Alliance which provides a a number of useful resources for caregivers, including online discussion groups and the Family Care Navigator, a state-by-state caregiver resource listing (http://www.caregiver.org)
• National Family Caregivers Association
  Home page for the National Family Caregivers Association, which focuses on the needs of family caregivers (http://www.nfcacares.org/)
• Respite Care Referral Service
  This site enables visitors to search for respite care providers in Delaware. Respite is a service which gives relief to caregivers, such as family members, who need a break from their ongoing responsibilities. (http://www.cffde.org/services/olderadults/RespiteOnlineReferral.aspx).
• Talking About Medicare: Your Guide to Understanding the Program
  This on-line consumer guide was developed by the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation. (http://www.kff.org/medicare/parents-welcome-index.cfm)
• The Caregiver's Handbook
  A nine-part handbook originally developed through San Diego County Mental Health Services (http://www.acsu.buffalo.edu/~drstall/hndbk0.html)
• Transportation Solutions for Caregivers
  Information on this site is provided by Easter Seals to help caregivers solve problems associated with transporting older persons with physical and mental impairments. The site includes information on how to order a free Caregiver Transportation Toolkit (http://seniortransportation.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=NCST2_trans_care)
• VA Caregiver Support
  Asssistance for individuals caring for veterans. (http://www.caregiver.va.gov/)