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From the National Family Caregivers Support Program

   www.pbs.org/thoushalthonor/   Website of the PBS special “And Thou Shalt Honor…”  Lots of great information.
    www.aarp.org/universalhome/  American Association of Retired Persons.  Describes how to make modifications or repairs to your home, making safer and more comfortable for people of all ages.  Related links.
    www.agenet.com Information on support and caregivers.  Articles on caregiving.  Solutions for better aging.  A resource person to contact with questions.

  www.alfa.org  Assisted Living Federation of America can help you search out residences by city, sate, or specific needs, like Alzheimer’s.

    http://www.alz.org/living_with_alzheimers_caring_for_alzheimers.asp
Alzheimer’s Association.  “A Caregiver’s Guide.”  Information on legal and financial planning, day to day care, hygiene and personal care, choosing health care providers and facilities, coping.

    www.alzwisc.org Alzheimer’s Association of South Central WI website.  It helps caregivers take care of themselves as well as provide a quality of life for the person with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia.  It directs families to local community resources and services, provides a telephone help-line, counseling, care management, support groups, a lending library, training and education.

    www.caregiver.org Family Caregiver Alliance offers updates on diseases, online support groups, excellent articles, and an opportunity to ask questions of leaders in the field of caregiving.

  www.caregivershome.com
The Caregiver’s Home Companion is a monthly newsletter and national website dedicated to addressing the information, resource and community needs of family caregivers to the elderly. The newsletter is available both in print and online, and the website includes current news and information affecting caregivers as well as an archive of news, tips and non-medical caregiving advice. The website also offers community forums for caregivers to share their questions and experiences.