Caregiver Well-Being Links

by | August 1, 2020 | Care Tips, Featured Resource, Resources, Your Well-Being

We’ve compiled some links to organizations supporting your well-being as a caregiver, along with a few direct links to helpful articles and resources provided on each organization’s website.

Please contact us if you are looking for specific information or tips. We will do our best to answer your question or help find the best resource for you.

Alzheimer’s Association

Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support, and research.

Alzheimer’s Foundation

The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) funds research and provides support, services, and education to families and caregivers affected by Alzheimer’s disease nationwide.

Alzheimer’s Society

Alzheimer’s Society is the United Kingdom’s leading dementia charity.

Caregiver Action Network

Caregiver Action Network provides education, peer support, and resources to family caregivers.

CaringKind

CaringKind is New York City’s leading expert on Alzheimer’s and dementia caregiving.

Family Caregiver Alliance

Family Caregiver Alliance has been working for more than 40 years to improve the quality of life for caregivers and the people who receive their care.

National Institute on Aging

National Institute on Aging (NIA) is the primary Federal agency supporting and conducting Alzheimer’s research.

Other Helpful Links

Community Resource Finder is a joint project of the Alzheimer’s Association and AARP.

Being Patient shares the latest news on Alzheimer’s disease and brain health research.

RetireGuide provides free information for older adults, including guides to Senior Benefits and Discounts and Medicare.

The DAWN Method of Dementia Care offers resources for families, including books and online videos.

Teepa Snow is an occupational therapist with 40 years of clinical practical experience. In 2005, she founded Positive Approach to Care (PAC), a company that provides dementia care training around the world.

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