Care Giving
These are some of the resources available on or through the World Wide Web. These links and other resources referenced on this site are provided merely as a public service to users of the World Wide Web. Their inclusion in our site does not constitute endorsement by or affiliation with Kimberly-Clark.
AARP Webplace: Caregiving
AARP's WebPlace focus, Caregiving, provides a wealth of information about the many services, publications and support systems that are available to caregivers.
www.aarp.org/research/housing-mobility/caregiving/
Adult Care Elder and Family Caregiving
AdultCare's mission is to assist individuals and their families in making informed choices that lead to a better quality of life throughout the aging process. AdultCare specializes in care giving and elder issues and provides information, consultation and referral services throughout the United States.
www.adultcare.com
American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging
AAHSA represents not-for-profit organizations dedicated to providing high-quality health care, housing and service to the nation's elderly. AAHSA serves its members by representing the concerns of not-for-profit organizations that serve the elderly through interaction with Congress and federal agencies. It also strives to enhance the professionalism of practitioners and facilities through the Certification Program for Retirement Housing Professionals, the Continuing Care Accreditation Commission, conference and programs offered by the AAHSA. Professional Development Institute and publications representing current thinking in the long-term care and retirement housing fields.
www.aahsa.org
America's Senior Resource Center – Caregiving
A list of resources on care giving, first aid, illness, dying, grief and senior companionship.
www.senior-center.org/seniorlinks_caregiv.htm
Caregiver Assistance Network of Catholic Social Services
The Caregiver Assistance Network is a way of bringing together individuals, community groups, eldercare providers and faith communities to carry forward family and volunteer care giving.
www.cssdoorway.org
Caregiver Network
Caregiver Network is dedicated to making caregivers' lives easier by providing information, support, and services for caregivers. Gives information on home care, housing, medical issues, care for the caregiver, dementia and more.
www.caregiver.on.ca
Caregiver Survival Resources
The purpose of this site is to help others cope with the demands of caregiving.
www.caregiver911.com
CareGiving Online
Wellness for Caregivers of an Aging Relative, Friend or Neighbor is a support service sponsored by Caregiving Newsletter. Offers access to the support, information and resources needed for caring for an aging person.
www.caregiving.com
Directions in Caregiving
This semi-monthly newsletter discusses important issues for seniors and their caregivers.
www.senior-directions.com
ElderCare Online
A community for people caring for aged loved ones includes information, discussion boards and more.
www.ec-online.net
Family Caregiver Alliance
Tracks the fast-paced action on key legislative issues of concern to family caregivers and offers advice on how to get involved in advocacy efforts.
www.caregiver.org
Family Caregiving Guides and Directories
A department of Health and Human Services' Directory of Websites for Caregivers.
www.aoa.gov/eldfam/For_Caregivers/For_Caregivers.asp
Guide to Retirement Living Online
The Guide to Retirement Living Online is the Internet version of the mid-Atlantic regional publication, The Guide to Retirement Living. It strives to provide seniors and caregivers with a starting point to solving the difficult decisions associated with growing older. It also serves as a vehicle for organizations to publicize their products and services that can help older people and their loved ones.
www.retirement-living.com
HomeCare Online
The National Association for Home Care's virtual headquarters. NAHC is committed to representing the interested of the home care and hospice community.
www.nahc.org
Hospice Net
Hospice Net provides information and support to patients and families facing life threatening illnesses. Hospice Net is an independent, nonprofit 501(c) (3) organization working exclusively through the Internet.
www.hospicenet.org
National Alliance for Caregiving
The NAC is dedicated to providing support to family caregivers of older persons and the professionals who help them and to increase public awarness of issues facing family care giving.
www.caregiving.org
National Family Caregivers Association
NFCA is the only national, charitable organization dedicated to making life better for all of America's family caregivers. Family caregivers focus on their loved one's needs. NFCA focuses on family caregivers.
www.nfcacares.org
Pennsylvania Association of Non-Profit Homes for the Aging
PANPHA's mission is to promote the interest of nonprofit organizations that primarily serve the elderly by providing housing, health care and community services; to enhance members' ability to provide quality services efficiently and effectively, and to represent members through cooperative action.
www.panpha.org
Today's Caregiver Magazine
A print and web magazine dedicated to those caring for loved ones, written for caregivers by caregivers dealing with topics like stress and depression management, financial, legal and medical advice, housing, and incontinence.
www.caregiver.com
