Helpful Resources

According to the National Family Caregivers Association, more than 50 million individuals in the U.S. and Canada who care for a disabled, chronically ill or aged loved one. How are you doing? Caregivers are better able to provide and coordinate care for a loved one if they care for themselves too. If we take proper care of ourselves, caregiving of another becomes all the more effective. Stress, depression and fatigue are very real side effects of family caregiving.

We also understand the importance of providing you with the information and resources you need to make the best possible decisions, that’s why we have compiled the following most frequently used resources by our families and clients to help you in sorting through the maze and myriad of caregiving concerns.

Caregiving Support

National Family Caregivers Association

National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA) On behalf of the more than 50 million Americans who are family caregivers, they speak up, educate and support.

Alzheimer’s Association

The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading organization in Alzheimer care, support and research. Their mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research, to provide and enhance care and support and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.

American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)

The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) is a membership organization for people age 50 and over through information, advocacy and service.

Lifeline

www.philipsseniorliving.com is a trusted medical alert service provider. By pressing a button, you or your loved one is quickly connected with a highly trained Lifeline Personal Response Associate- 24 hours a day.

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Elder Law Attorney Locator)

The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. Assists consumers to locate lawyers and others who work with older clients and their families.