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Resources for Caregivers

Always On Call: When Illness Turns Families into Caregivers
by Carol Levine
Offers practical advice, resources and focuses on working with the health care system.

The Fearless Caregiver: How to Get the Best Care for Your loved Ones and Still have a Life of Your Own
by Gary Barg
Comprehensive guide to legal, financial, healthcare and self care.

I'll Take Care of You: A Practical Guide for Family Caregivers
by Joseph A. Ilardo and Carole R. Rothman
Advice on dealing with problems, seeking out help, and coping with the emotional turmoil of supporting someone through the end of their life.

www.caregiver.org
National Family Caregivers Association
800-896-3650

www.eldercare.gov
Provides links to local agencies
800-677-1116

www.benefitscheckup.org
National Counsel on Aging helps seniors save money on prescriptions, utilities and healthcare
202-479-1200

www.caremanager.org
For help finding professional care managers
520-881-8008

www.caregivers-usa.org
The Center For Family Caregivers
Provides on line support and educational materials

www.thirdagecarekeeper.com
Third Age
One can join and is then provided with with a Life Ledger to organize and track personal information from anywhere in the world. It also provides family chat forums.

www2.aahsa.org
American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging
Free publications on selecting housing and care options, plus a list of accredited care communities.

National Caregivers Story Project
Please share your stories:
www.thefamilycaregiver.org/who