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Web
sites of interest
AARP (American Association
of Retired Persons) Administration on
Aging (includes Eldercare Locator) Mental Health: A Report of the Surgeon General. http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/mentalhealth National Institute of Mental
Health. National Depressive and
Manic Depressive Association. National Foundation for
Depressive Illnesses, Inc. National Mental Health Association Administration on Aging National Council on Aging. National Alliance of the
Mentally Ill. Mayo Clinic. American Society on
Aging Caregiving web sites:Alzheimer's Association.www.alz.org Alzheimer's comprehensive
information, resources, symptoms Alzheimer's Disease,
Education and Referral Message board for
Alzheimer's / dementia Bookstore with information
for caregivers Links to a number
of good sites National Family Caregivers
Association Online magazine (articles,
shopping, bulletin boards, chats) TodaysCaregiver.com
- magazine National Alliance
for Caregiving Alzheimer's specific
information Caregiverzone.com
- includes customized resource/provider list- building, shopping Products and gadgets
for easier living; shopping Medicaid consumer
information I&R to improve
quality of life for older adults Assisted Living Federation
of America - brochures & info Utah specific, end
of life issues and grief info Family Caregiver America Because We Care -
A Guide for People Who Care America for Seniors Healthfinder - a gateway
consumer health information web site The Center for Family
Caregivers Family Caregiving
Alliance Well Spouse Foundation Caregivers World CareThere - magazine
with links Empowering Caregivers Healthy Caregiver AARP articles on caregiving;
information on many issues of older adults Caregiver's Handbook,
University of Buffalo Do You Have a Difficult
Parent? (Aging Network Services) Prepare for Your
Role as Caregiver (American Federation of State, County and Municipal
Employees, AFL-CIO) Free needs assessment
survey for families to plan care needs; also fee-for-service care planning
and monitoring; employee assistance services for caregivers (for corporations) CaregiversCount designed
to educate, inform and empower family caregivers about developments in
Washington, DC General: search on "family caregivers" and/or for specific disease / syndrome for additional information and links Concerns health and
safety of older adults;links to Alzheimer's newsletter; good articles
and tips for caregivers Good starting place
if looking for birth/death/military / marriage records; see site directory
for array of links to topics of interest to older adults Coming soon; learn
about programs and services and eligibility for older adults; sponsored
by National Council on Aging Exercise linksExercise Nutrition Cognitive Engagement Dr Koop
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