Links for Older Persons and Caregivers
New
York City Alzheimer’s Association
Information, Support Groups, Calendar of Events
Asociación de Alzheimer (en Español)
New
York City Department for the Aging
Referrals, Emergency Help, City Services
Alzheimer’s Association (National)
Administration on Aging Alzheimer Site
New York State Office for the Aging
New
York State Adult Day Services Association
Public Policy, Advocacy, Plus "Find a Program" for caregivers
Foundation for Health in Aging
New York State Coalition for the Aging
Dorot
USA (NYC)
Information, services, referrals, workshops for elderly
Eldercare Locator - (800) 677-1116
Mayo Clinic Alzheimer's Pages
JASA-LEAP - Legal/Social
Work Elder Abuse Program
Consultations, Referral, Home Visits, Legal Services,
and more -
(718) 648-2567, Ext. 22
caregiving.com
Lots of tips, referrals, and help for caregivers
NYC
Caregiver - Making it Easier to Care
New
York City Department for the Aging
New
York City Alzheimer’s Association
Information, Support Groups, Calendar of Events
Caregivers'
Connections-NY/NJ
Telephone Workshops and Support Groups
Children of Aging Parents—checklist, support groups, resources
Know It Alz —A helpful website by and for caregivers
Caregiving—Medline; National Library of Medicine
Family Caregiver Alliance: National Center on Caregiving
Senior
Care & Home Care at Care.com
Be sure to follow all tips for hiring a trustworthy aid, and be sure to
interview applicants in person and check all references.
National Alliance for Caregiving
National Family Caregivers Association
Eldercare Online: the internet community of eldercaregivers. Information on many topics; lots of links.
AARP
Caregiver Resources
Search on the word "caregiver" at the AARP home page, or try this link to some of the AARP caregiving pages:
Empowering Caregivers—Portal for caregivers offers articles, support, inspiration, and other resources. With chat rooms and message forums.
Alzheimer's Reading Room - blog for caregivers