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Articles and information about aging and geriatrics.
http://www.acsu.buffalo.edu/~drstall/
Personal experience of informal caregiving of parents. Includes experiences with Alzheimer's and stroke. Included are several links about the health and needs of the elderly and their caregivers.
http://www.icareforyou.net/
Consultants providing seniors with health, financial and legal services, including helping them remain in their own homes. Located in Livermore, California, USA.
http://www.seniorsolutionsinc.com/
Information from a national organization which offers grants to local groups of volunteers representing many faiths, who work together to care for their neighbors who are chronically ill, frail, elderly or disabled.
http://www.fiavolunteers.org/
Resources, chat room, messagesboards and newsletter devoted to carers of the elderly.
http://www.care-givers.com/
On-line guide to elder caregiving, opinion column written by an older adult, caregiver's support forum, assessment tools, tips about working with older adults.
http://www.asktransitions.com/
News, information, resources, and tips to help family caregivers help a loved one who is disabled, chronically ill, or aging. A positive, light, occasionally humorous look at caregiving.
http://www.familycaregiverweb.com/
This resource centre was created to help caregivers deal with the stress of being in the position of having to deal with the elderly and ill.
http://caregiver.on.ca
Helping caregivers cope with the demands of caregiving, whether it's caring for an aging parent, a disabled loved one, or a patient coping with a difficult disease.
http://www.caregiver911.com/
An elder care resource magazine for family and professional caregivers.
http://www.healthycaregiver.com/
Provides personalized care management to the frail elderly, their family and caregivers. This site provides advice from various professionals, and feedback from residents of nursing homes and assisted living.
http://www.familyassistance.net
This site provides useful information regarding eldercare issues.
http://www.Golden-Age-Eldercare.com
Caregiving advocacy organization with tips and statistics on caregiving in America.
http://www.nfcacares.org/
Presents articles on caregiving for the elderly, and offers care services in the Los Angeles, California, USA area.
http://www.nancy-wexler.com/
Offers access to support, information, and resources for caring for and aged relative.
http://www.caregiving.com/
A clearinghouse on brain disorders, caregiver assistance and long-term care public policy.
http://www.caregiver.org/
Features the online version of Today's Caregiver magazine, including some current articles and archives. Also contains informational resources, discussion groups, and a newsletter.
http://www.caregiver.com/
Geriatric care consultants in the southeastern Pennsylvania area.
http://www.elderservice.com/
Serves as a health education and information resource for the elderly, their caretakers and significant others.
http://geriquest.com/
Information, education, resources to promote wellness in aging.
http://www.icaa.cc
Provides information for family caregivers and professionals on subjects such as pain management, navigating the healthcare system, and self-care. From Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, USA.
http://www.stoppain.org/caregivers/index.html
A reform movement dedicated to fostering culture change and transforming nursing homes into vibrant environments where elders go to live, not institutions where they go to die.
http://www.edenmidwest.com/
An online guide assisting both the caregiver and the elderly care receiver.
http://www.acsu.buffalo.edu/~drstall/hndbk0.html
Presents the "Home Care Companion" video series. Instruction for the individual who cares for a loved one at home.
http://www.homecarecompanion.com
Publisher of "The Caregiver Sourcebook", a reliable, jargon-free guide that educates the caregiver on issues of caregiving, elder care, elder law, Medicare, Medicaid, and other senior issues.
http://www.ageinfo.com/
Provides care for aging loved ones in Allentown, Easton, Reading and Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and surrounding communities.
http://www.senior-solutions.com
A coalition of long-term care consumers, providers, and workers, who seek to improve the quality of long-term care through a focus on improving the quality of jobs for frontline caregivers.
http://www.directcarealliance.org/
A one step provider of geriatric care services in the United States.
http://www.resource4seniors.com/
Discussion board for caregivers dealing with chronic, aged and terminal illnesses.
http://www.angelfire.com/il2/develop
Quarterly publication offering information for caregivers. Current issue requires registration. Free archive.
http://www.stridemagazine.com/
An online resource for caregivers. Information on home care, financial planning, aging, assisted living, seniors, retirement, diseases, cancer, Alzheimer's, stroke, medications, estate planning, support.
http://www.familycareamerica.com
On-line information resource for all issues related to caregiving including local resources, employee background screening programs for families.
http://www.bestcaregiverinfo.com/
Offering companion, home health care and assisted living services so loved ones can remain at home. Serving Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C.
http://care-for-you.org/
A "philosophy of care" for seniors. A tool for improving quality of life for the elderly to eliminate boredome and loneliness.
http://www.edencan.com/
Listing long-term and elder care options. Searchable database for services by area.
http://www.getcare.com/
Ohio State University Extension fact sheet. Includes psychological, physical, and spiritual care briefs.
http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/5000/5315.html
Advocates changes in the present sub-standard and illogical system of elder care in this nation.
http://angelwatchdot.com
Local information, referral resources, and contact information for state and local agencies, from the United States' Health and Human Services Department.
http://www.eldercare.gov/
Provides information, resources and referral to people caring for loved ones who are aging or who have a debilitating/terminal disease.
http://www.help4caregivers.org/
Your personalized care management company, making your life at home more independent. Custodial services in your private home provided on an hourly, overnight and live-in basis.
http://www.geriatrichomecare.com/
Assists elders and caregivers with aging issues, provides a national listing of eldercare resources and articles on geriatric issues.
http://www.searchforcare.com/homestage.html
Provides individual in-home non-medical senior care, companionship and recreation.
http://www.comfortkeepers.com
A nonprofit organization providing meals and other life-sustaining services to the frail, homebound, seniors and their families for 35 years in Pinellas County, Florida.
http://www.neighborly.org
A comprehensive resource for caregivers of older adults to help them make informed decisions and access personalized assistance and respite.
http://www.fullcirclecare.org
Contains articles for caregivers, along with a discussion board.
http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/elderly_caregiving
Elderly care services in Central and South Florida. Includes a list of services and contact information.
http://www.compassionate-companions.com/
Provides information and assistance in accessing public resources and community services. Includes a discussion board, a list of services, and success stories.
http://theinfocenter.info/
Information covering health and lifestyles for seniors and caregivers, including a compendium of resources.
http://www.seniormag.com/caregiverresources/handbook/index.htm
Elder care services, advice, training and publication for care givers and children of elderly parents
http://www.eldercareadvisors.com
Assists in establishing and maintaining local living at home/block nurse programs for elders in the United States. Includes a list of programs and information about helping.
http://www.elderberry.org/
Operates in Florida's Broward and Palm Beach Counties and features professional guardianships, geriatric care management, healthcare surrogate services and special legal and financial services for the elderly.
http://www.eldercareconnect.org
Senior and elder care consultants, certified geriatric care managers.
http://www.seniorcaresolutionsinc.com
Caring Angels serves parts of Wisconsin by helping our clients maintain their independence and self-worth through non-medical support service.
http://www.caringangelshomecare.com
Caregiving service in the Los Angeles - San Fernando Valley area.
http://www.wecare.freewebpages.org
Providing evaluation and ongoing management for families and individuals. Serving Tucson and southern Arizona.
http://www.elderaz.com/
Serving Palm Beach and Martin County Florida. Dedicated to senior health - a link to families out of the area. Specializing in dementia care and crisis intervention.
http://www.southflacare.com
Search firm that finds qualified caregivers and home health aides for elderly in-home care in New Jersey.
http://www.homehealthsolutions.us
Provides advocacy, support, and resource recommendations to Twin Cities seniors and their caregivers.
http://www.pathfinder-scc.com/
Geriatric care management services by a licensed RN in Southeast Florida, USA.
http://respectfulcare.com/
Charitable organization providing caregivers with assistance, education, support, and referrals. Includes resources, an event list, and membership information.
http://www.nofec.org/
An e-Book on surviving the Sandwich years while caring for your aging parents.
http://sandwichyears.vitalitytherapy.com
In home care services to senior citizens living in the Dallas, Texas, USA area.
http://www.seniorcaredallas.com/
A faith-based, not-for-profit organization dedicated to serving seniors in the St. Louis, Missouri area by helping with senior housing and community services.
http://www.standrews1.com
Provides eldercare solutions in the United States. Includes a list of services and a company overview.
http://www.seniorlink.com/
Provides employers with a way to assist their employees care for senior relatives.
http://www.standrews1.com/caringworkplace/
Includes articles, a glossary, tips, and events for family caregivers and professionals in the Tucson and Pima County area of Arizona, USA.
http://www.arizonacaregivers.org/
Provides nursing services, planning, referral, and service procurement for the geriatric community. Includes a list of services and contact information. Minnesota, USA.
http://eldercareconsultants.us/
Private geriatric care manager. Contains service descriptions and a profile of the manager. Vermont, USA.
http://www.GeriatricCareVt.com/
Information and referral service for caregivers of seniors in Nevada.
http://www.nveldercare.org
Provides caregiving services, including nursing care. California, USA.
http://www.philcare.com/
Home aid service and eldercare education in the Chicago, Illinois, USA area. Contains descriptions of the service, a class schedule, and a company profile.
http://www.seniorsactionservice.org
Practical information, resources, solutions and support for those providing care to aging relatives in the Dallas, TX area.
http://www.eldercareteam.com
Nonprofit organization that assists caregivers in the United States. Includes membership and donation information, caregiver stories, and a list of affiliated support groups.
http://www.caps4caregivers.org/
Professionals dedicated to supporting and protecting elders from the financial devastation of catastrophic illness.
http://www.asapllc.com/
Elder care management services in New York City and Westchester County, New York as well as Connecticut.
http://www.interventions-help.com/
Provides geriatric care services, focusing on home care. Available in parts of California and Pennsylvania, USA.
http://www.seniorcarenet.com/
Providing geriatric case management in and around Saratoga County, NY.
http://www.gcmss.us
Offers older adults, family caregivers and physicians a single source for providing information and referrals and locating and arranging services and supports for seniors in the Capital Region in New York.
http://www.careforlife.net
Discussion, support, resources, shopping and links aimed at an audience of non-professional home caregivers.
http://www.caringsupport.com/
The Council on Aging of Volusia County is a non-profit organization servicing the greater Daytona Beach area with various elder care services.
http://www.daytonaseniorservices.org
Adult day care program for elderly with dementia and Alzheimer's. Non-medical care and supervision and activities in a home setting. Rancho Cucamonga, California, USA.
http://www.lendahome.org/
Association of Guardians Serving Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Brevard, Indian River, Volusia, and Lake Counties, Florida.
http://www.centralfloridaguardians.com/
Geriatric care management specialists assist seniors and families arrange the right mix of services to best meet their health, emotional, and financial needs.
http://www.advancedseniorsolutions.com
Offers an automated telephone check-in service. Describes the service and includes price information.
http://www.sentrytelecare.com/
Offers managed care and supportive services for the elderly of Los Angeles and Orange counties of California. Includes description of services and articles.
http://www.aidforseniors.com/
Care services association for elderly home care providers.
http://www.idoahomecare.org
Geriatric care management assists the elderly and their families to manage long term care needs. Serves the Piedmont area of North Carolina.
http://www.eldercare-solutions.com
From the Foundation for Health in Aging. A twenty eight chapter online resource for families and friends who are caring for older people at home.
http://www.healthinaging.org/public_education/eldercare/
Canada's guide to seniors' housing and care services including retirement homes, nursing homes, home health care, adult lifestyle retirement communities, supportive housing and palliative hospice care.
http://www.thecareguide.com
Resources, chat room, messagesboards and newsletter devoted to carers of the elderly.
http://www.care-givers.com
Provides information for family caregivers and professionals on subjects such as pain management, navigating the healthcare system, and self-care. From Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, USA.
http://www.netofcare.org/