Illustrations by David M. Brinl
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Guide to Online, Offline Caregiving Resources
May & June 2005
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GENERAL INFO
AARP
A multifaceted resource for caregivers that offers information in many forms.
Visit AARP.org's Caregiving section at www.aarp.org/caregiving, or call
888-OUR-AARP (687-2277).
Children of Aging Parents
A nonprofit group that provides support and information, including member's
quarterly newsletter, to caregivers of the elderly or chronically ill. Visit
the organization's website at www.caps4caregivers.org, or call
800-227-7294.
AT THE LOCAL LEVEL
Eldercare Locator
Sponsored by the U.S. Administration on Aging. Specializes in putting
caregivers in touch with resources in their own communities. Use the
service's website at www.eldercare.gov, or call 800-677-1116.
ADVOCACY
National Family Caregivers Association
An activist organization that supports, educates, and represents those caring
for chronically ill, aged, or disabled loved ones. Visit the organization's
website at www.nfcacares.org, or call
800-896-3650.
MEDICARE
The official government contact for all questions about Medicare and
Medicaid eligibility and coverage. Visit the Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid Services' website at www.cms.gov,
or call 800-MEDICARE (633-4227).
BOOKS
Caring for Your Parents: The Complete AARP Guide
by Hugh Delehanty and Elinor Ginzler (AARP Books/Sterling Publishing Co.,
Inc., 2005)
Tried-and-true suggestions and strategies from those who've been there;
contacts for hundreds of help lines, websites, books, brochures, and consumer
resources; and a set of work sheets and checklists.
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