Alzheimer’s Association Carefinder
Get information and resources on planning ahead, care options, and coordinating care.
American Bar Association: Consumers’ Guide to Legal Help
Use this searchable online directory to find lawyer referrals, court information, and free legal services in every state.
Caring for Those You Care About
Here you will find several free online seminars to learn more about caregiving.
Children of Aging Parents
Here you will find information on caregiving, search for local support groups, or join an online support group (800-227-7294).
Driver Safety
Here you will find information on driver safety, and warning signs to look for when evaluating whether someone should stop driving.
Eldercare Locator
This site links older adults and their caregivers with state, local, and community agencies on aging (800-677-1116).
Family Caregving 101
This website, brought to you by the National Family Caregivers Association and the National Alliance for Caregiving.
Guardianship
Learn about what it takes to establish guardianship and what it means to serve as a guardian.
International Longevity Center
The center offers caregiving resources and information.
Legal Issues
Access a legal glossary, a step-by-step process to help prepare your will, and information on AARP’s legal services network.
Medicaid
Learn more about Medicaid. If your income is limited, contact your local office by looking in the government section or blue pages of the telephone book to find out if you qualify for help in paying for healthcare or prescription drugs.
Medicare
Learn more about Medicare coverage. Go to “Search Tools” to compare health plans in your area and to learn about Medicare eligibility (1-800-MEDICARE or 800-633-4227 or TTY 877-486-2048 for the hearing and speech impaired).
Medicines and You
This free online seminar can help you learn more about your prescription drugs, learn how to manage your medications, and gain some ways to make your doctor’s visits as successful as possible.
National Adult Day Services Association, Inc.
Get the facts on adult day services and find a location in your area (800-558-5301).
National Guardianship Association
Find information and resources on the legal process of guardianship (520-881-6561).
Online Consumer Guide to Effective and Safe Prescription Drugs
Look up information about specific prescription drugs either by medication name or health condition.
A Planning Guide for Families
This guide is laid out in five easy steps and helps you set up a caregiving plan for your family and find resources before a crisis occurs.
Share the Care
Share caregiving advice and stories, and learn how to organize a group for a loved one.
Valuing the Invaluable: A New Look at the Economic Value of Family Caregiving
www.aarp.org/research/housing-mobility/caregiving/ib82_caregiving.html
Access this June 2007 report on the financial implications of caregiving on caregivers, as well as the economic value of their contributions.
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