There is a world of support out there devoted to helping you, your loved one and other family members – in your community, your state and nationwide.
Helping your loved ones isn’t just about what you can do yourself, but also about what you know regarding key resources that can help, where to find them and how to work with them.
The first simple step is simply knowing what’s out there. It can make all the difference in the world.
Note: Though we strongly suggest you get to know these organizations and resources to help best prepare you and your family for your caregiving journey, we are not endorsed by or directly affiliated with these resources. We provide this information purely as a service to you to help you in your search for the resources that can make a positive difference.
Caregiver Action Network
Family caregiver organization working to improve the quality of life for the more than 90 million Americans who care for loved ones with chronic conditions, disabilities, disease, or the frailties of old age.
regiveraction.org
Family Caregiver Alliance
Offers programs at national, state and local levels to support and sustain caregivers.
caregiver.org
The U.S. Administration on Aging Caregiver Resource Page
Links to caregiver sites including government, non-profit and commercial with information and articles on useful caregiver topics.
hhs.gov/programs/providers-and-facilities/resources-for-caregivers
AARP Caregiving
Information for those either just beginning their caregiving journey or veteran caregivers looking for more tools and resources online.
aarp.org/caregiving
Aging Life Care Association
aginglifecare.org
Eldercare Locator
eldercare.gov
Meals on Wheels America
mealsonwheelsamerica.org
National Adult Day Services Association
nadsa.org
National Volunteer Caregiving Network
nvcnetwork.org
Visiting Nurses Association of America
vnaa.org
Private Duty Home Care Association
pdhca.org
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
nhpco.org
American Hospice Foundation
americanhospice.org
National Policy & Resource Center on Nutrition & Aging
nutritionandaging.org
Parentgiving
parentgiving.com
Aging in Place
aginginplace.org
Alzheimer’s Association
alz.org
American Association for Respiratory Care
aarc.org
American Cancer Society
cancer.org
American Diabetes Association
diabetes.org
American Heart Association
heart.org
American Lung Association
lung.org
American Stroke Association
stroke.org
National MS Society
www.nationalmssociety.org
National Parkinson Foundation
parkinson.org
Geriatric Mental Health Foundation
gmhfonline.org
National Organization on Disability
NOD.org