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Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA)
Through member organizations dedicated to improving quality of life, the AFA provides services to individuals suffering from dementia, as well as support to their caregivers and families.
American Dietetics Association
The ADA is the world’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. Visit this site often to get timely, science-based food and nutrition information you can trust.
American Pain Foundation
This foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life of people with pain by raising public awareness, providing practical information, promoting research, and increasing access to effective pain management.
American Society on Aging (ASA)
The ASA supports the commitment and enhances the knowledge and skills of those who seek to improve the quality of life of older adults and their families.
America’s Health Insurance Plans
AHIP provides a unified voice for the community of health insurance plans. A major policy goal for their members is to expand access to high-quality, affordable coverage for all Americans.
Caring Connections
A program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO), this site provides free resources and information to help people make decisions about end-of-life care and services before a crisis.
Geriatric Mental Health Foundation
Explore this site for mental health information for older adults and their families, to find a geriatric psychiatrist, for news of Foundation programs and events, and more.
National Area Agencies on Aging
The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging’s (n4a) mission is to provide services that make it possible for older individuals to remain in the comfort of their own homes.
National Organization on Disability
The NOD raises disability awareness through programs and information, ultimately looking to increase the participation of disabled individuals in basic life activities.
National Parkinson Foundation
This educational site on Parkinson’s disease supports the foundation’s efforts to improve the quality of care for people with Parkinson’s disease through research, education, and outreach.
National Resource Center on Nutrition, Physical Activity & Aging
The National Resource Center promotes active, healthy aging by working to reduce nutrition risk among older adults, especially minorities with health disparities.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is the United States government’s primary agency for protecting the health of all Americans.
Protection Resources
Fraud & Identity Theft
When it comes to elder fraud, why not learn from the top dog – the FBI. At their senior citizen fraud page, you’ll find a comprehensive list of the most common frauds and scams, from telemarketing fraud, identity theft, advance fee schemes, investment scams, internet fraud, reverse mortgage fraud, even counterfeit prescription drugs, and how to protect yourself or your loved ones. www.fbi.gov/scamssafety/fraud/seniors.
Elder Abuse
The National Center on Elder Abuse ( www.ncea.aoa.gov ) offers a variety of helpful resources to educate the public and assist victims of elder abuse, including links to local hotlines and prevention programs.
Fall Prevention
The U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission ( www.cpsc.gov ) has put together a free booklet on “Safety For Older Consumers – Home Safety Checklist.” That covers all the essentials needed to prevent falls and accidents in and around the home.
Professional Organizations For Caregivers
Caring from a Distance
Family Caregiver Alliance
Family Caregiver Alliance
This organization provides a lengthy list of online
resources to both non-paid and professional caregivers.
Family Caregiver Alliance
Family Caregiver Alliance
Family Caregiver Alliance
A part of the National Center on
Caregiving, with many worthwhile resources at their website, including a link to each state
so you can explore more connections within your own state.
Inside Elder Care
Family Caregiver Alliance
National Alliance for Caregiving
Tons of interesting posts that help
families manage and learn from their caregiving experiences. Worthwhile reading if you’re
just getting started as a paid caregiver.
National Alliance for Caregiving
National Association for Home Care
National Alliance for Caregiving
National Association for Home Care
National Association for Home Care
National Association for Home Care
This organization helps for-pay
home care businesses, with training, lobbying for worthy legislation to help caregivers, and a
useful agency locator at their website to help consumers locate private duty home care
providers by state.
Private Duty Homecare Association
National Association for Home Care
National Association for Home Care
Provides a wide range of services
to members, including training, certification, networking with others in the field, and a job
exchange.
