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Whether you are a caregiver, family member or living with dementia, you’ll find the support you need from decades of caregiving within our Bookstore, our Podcast or from other Helpful Sites – plus our AlzAuthors Blog brings you the encouraging real-life experiences behind these works.

Acclaimed by multiple subject experts, AlzBuddy aims to assist, entertain, and engage seniors living with early-stage Alzheimer’s and dementia. AlzBuddy is an interactive memory care assistant aimed at engaging seniors, especially those living with early-stage Alzheimer’s and dementia. The app’s simple yet elegant design emphasizes convenience, utility, and interactivity. The app contains three core modules: a sounds module, a game module, and a pictures module.

Technology to assist with Alzheimer’s and dementia caregiving.

Resources from the Administration for Community Living on Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

If you know someone with Alzheimer’s disease or have been diagnosed yourself, this is your community. Alzheimers.net grew out of the need to have a social network that will be a respite, a resource and a way to connect with others who share a common bond. Get authoritative, up-to-date resources and advice from professionals with expertise about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

Specializing in caring for those with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, the Alzheimer’s Association has links with details on what to expect for each disease stage. It also explains behaviors specific to Alzheimer’s and links caregivers to local respite care and activities, legal and financial advice and resources, and local caregiver support groups. Also included are pragmatic stress tests and caregiver message boards.

The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America provides online tips, a toll-free hotline, educational and social services, professional development, advocacy and grants, as well as a link for teens to connect, educate others and support caregiving teens. The Foundation puts its stamp of approval on facilities that meet their strenuous standards for good care for those with Alzheimer’s, hosts a national memory screening day and a national brain game challenge.

From the Alzheimer’s Association, When facing Alzheimer’s disease, there are a lot of things to consider. Alzheimer’s Navigator helps guide Caregivers to answers by creating a personalized action plan and linking you to information, support and local resources.

When you join the Alzheimer’s Prevention Registry, we’ll send you opportunities to take part in research studies, plus Alzheimer’s news and research updates. Joining is easy and free, and you choose which studies to consider. Your information will remain safe and private.

Sharing Global Knowledge To Improve Dementia Care

The American Brain Foundation brings researchers and donors together to cure brain diseases and disorders.

The latest news on Alzheimer’s disease and brain health research.

DFA is a national network of communities, organizations and individuals seeking to ensure that communities across the U.S. are equipped to support people living with dementia and their caregivers. Dementia friendly communities foster the ability of people living with dementia to remain in community and engage and thrive in day to day living. Dementia Friendly America is administered by the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging.

Help for Seniors - Resources for seniors including federal and state programs and church and charity assistance options are listed here.

Maude’s Awards was developed to gather and share innovations that will enrich the quality of life for persons living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and their care partners.

Memory Cafe is a wonderfully welcoming place for individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease or any other form of dementia, or other brain disorders. Additionally, it is helpful for people with all forms of mild cognitive impairment. Serving the US, UK, Canada and Australia.

The National Call Center is available to people in 56 states and territories, to provide expert advice, care consultation, information, and referrals at the national and local levels. Trained professional customer service staff and social workers with master’s degrees are available to assist you. The Call Center can help with questions about memory problems, how to deal with challenging behaviors, and tips for taking care of someone with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. When people call the National Alzheimer’s Call Center, they receive information & referrals, which include local Alzheimer’s Association chapters, ADRCs/AAAs, Adult Protective Services, Alzheimer’s Disease Centers, adult day service, assisted living & other service providers.

ACL and the Administration on Aging (AoA) funds the NADRC. The goals of the NADRC include, but are not limited to, the provision of expert technical assistance to ACL/AoA and its grantees, as well as making program information and resources available to individuals and organizations outside the Alzheimer’s grantee community. The NADRC website contains a broad range of program-related materials to aid grantees, professionals, and formal and informal caregivers. Materials on the NADRC website include issue briefs, webinar recordings, and related PowerPoint presentations, and numerous tools that support service providers and caregivers.

The National Institute on Aging’s National Alzheimer’s Education and Referral Center has a section for Caregivers with tip sheets and resources on behaviors, care, communication, relationships, safety, caregiver health, legal and financial issue, and stages. It has an extensive list of publications on caregiving and papers on the latest in Alzheimer’s research. And there’s an easy-to-navigate, thorough and helpful Frequently Asked Questions section.

Oral Care Tips for Dementia Caregivers.

The Penn Memory Center is a single, unified Penn Medicine source for those age 65 and older seeking evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, information, and research opportunities related to symptoms of progressive memory loss, and accompanying changes in thinking, communication, and personality. We offer state-of-the-science diagnosis, treatment, and research, focusing on individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and other age-related progressive memory disorders. The PMC is supported in part by the National Institute on Aging.

Roon is the place to navigate your Dementia journey. On Roon, you can access over 3000 answers to your Dementia-related questions from 75+ of the world's top experts -- from doctors at Harvard, Stanford and UCSF, to care partners and people living with the disease, all for free at roon.com or on the mobile app.

AFTD promotes and funds research into finding the cause, therapies and cures for frontotemporal degeneration. They also offer information, education and support to persons diagnosed with an FTD disorder, and for their families and caregivers.

LBDA works to raise awareness of Lewy body dementias (LBD), promoting scientific advances, and supporting people with LBD, their families, and caregivers. LBD is a complex disease that can present a range of physical, cognitive, and behavioral symptoms. It dramatically affects an estimated 1.4 million individuals and their families in the United States. To learn more, visit www.lbda.org.

Every 65 seconds, a new brain develops Alzheimer’s. Two-thirds of the brains with Alzheimer’s belong to women, and no one knows why that is. The Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to raising awareness about women’s increased risk for Alzheimer’s and to educating the public — women and men — about lifestyle changes they can make to protect their brain health. Through our annual campaigns and initiatives, we also raise dollars to fund women-based Alzheimer’s research at leading scientific institutions, so that we can better understand this mind-blowing disease and hopefully get closer to a cure.

For those caring for a Veteran, resources on dementia care through the VA and information on new research on dementia in Veterans.

Working to dramatically increase funding for Alzheimer’s and dementia research.

Tips for Caring for Individuals with Vision Loss and Dementia.

YMAA’s mission is to promote understanding of Alzheimer’s among youth and young adults by providing opportunities to help those affected by the disease.

Brain Health

The American Brain Foundation brings researchers and donors together to cure brain diseases and disorders.

Aspen Brain Institute is a non-profit organization based in Aspen and New York City. They partner with the most respected and progressive scientists and research centers in the newly emerging field of Brain Health. Their mission is to create a brain-healthy planet by democratizing access to the best minds and evidence-based information on brain health, and to increase our level of brain health literacy.

Their quick memory questionnaire takes only 10 minutes to complete. When you’re done, they’ll send you tailored resources based on the answers you gave us. Just one small step now can help you take every step that follows with confidence.

Annie Fenn, a physician and chef who specializes in cooking for brain health created Brain Health Kitchen to show you all the ways to take care of your brain, based on the latest science.

BrainHQ is your online headquarters for working out your brain. Think of it as a personal gym, where you exercise your memory, attention, brain speed, people skills, intelligence and navigation instead of your abs, delts, and quads. Just as our bodies require care and exercise over the course of life, so do our brains—especially as we age. BrainHQ provides the exercise your brain needs to be at its sharpest.

In the same way that we can improve our bodies through physical fitness, we can increase our focus, creativity, and mental efficiency with targeted strategies and healthy brain habits. You can improve your brain performance today.

Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health is a unique and exciting concept in medicine: a medical center dedicated solely to the pursuit of more effective treatments for brain diseases and to the provision of state-of-the-art care for patients affected by these diseases and their families.

The Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI) is a leader in the global community dedicated to protecting the world’s aging populations from threats to brain health. GBHI works to reduce the scale and impact of dementia in three ways: by training and connecting the next generation of leaders in brain health through the Atlantic Fellows for Equity in Brain Health program; by collaborating in expanding preventions and interventions; by sharing knowledge and engaging in advocacy.

The Global Council on Brain Health (GCBH) is an independent collaborative of scientists, health professionals, scholars and policy experts from around the world working in areas of brain health related to human cognition. The GCBH focuses on brain health relating to peoples’ ability to think and reason as they age, including aspects of memory, perception and judgment.

The 5-year U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) funded project establishes IA2 as a national hub for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) information resources serving Indian country. IA2 will provide training, technical assistance, and resources for tribes, tribal leadership, healthcare and public health staff, Urban Indian Health Centers and organizations, and tribal elder services advocates across the country. Activities are designed to advance community engagement and help build capacity among tribes and tribal member-serving organizations, promote healthy cognitive aging strategies across the lifespan, and foster dementia-capable tribal communities.

Serving the US, UK, Canada and Australia.

Maria Shriver and the Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement present Move for Minds – an annual initiative that aims to ignite men and women everywhere to make their cognitive health a priority! Held each year in recognition of Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, these groundbreaking events educate the public on the latest in Alzheimer’s research and on lifestyle changes they can make today to care or their brains and possibly prevent the disease.

Dementia encompasses a wide spectrum of disorders impacting memory and cognition. From in- depth diagnostic evaluations to cognitive-fitness training, our approach to optimizing cognitive and memory function is on the leading edge of brain science.

A unique husband and wife team on the cutting edge of brain science, Dr. Dean and Dr. Ayesha Sherzai are dedicated to educating people on the simple steps to long-term health and wellness. They hope to achieve this through their work as Directors of the Alzheimer’s Prevention Program at Loma Linda University Medical Center with patients, as well as through online writing, videos, and books.

This Cognition Kitchen Guide to living a brain-healthy lifestyle gives general information on the science behind some of the best foods to add to your families’ diets, as well as some recipes to inspire you in the kitchen. Now, let’s get cooking!

The mission of The National Brain Health Center for African Americans (NBHCAA) is to raise awareness of the issues of cognitive health among African Americans by working through networks of faith-based institutions and by establishing partnerships with organizations and individuals dedicated to our mission. The Brain Health Center serves as an information hub on the human brain that must be shared throughout all networks that reach and touch approximately 40 million African Americans living in the United States.

The National Resource Center on AAPI Aging is the nation’s first and only technical assistance resource center dedicated to building the capacity of long-term service and support systems to equitably serve AAPI older adults and their caregivers. Established in 2015 through a grant from the Administration for Community Living, NAPCA’s National Resource Center on AAPI Aging collaborates with mainstream aging organizations who specialize in mature workers, healthy aging, family caregiving, elder justice, dementia, and long-term services and supports portfolios. Through these partnerships, NAPCA’s cultural expertise informs the collaborative development of technical assistance for professionals, such as trainings, fact sheets, reports, and culturally and linguistically appropriate educational resources.

Brain It On, HFC’s virtual summit in collaboration with the Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement (WAM), featured top brain health experts and celebrities impacted by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Curated from the event, the Brain It On Toolkit is packed with information to guide you on the next step in your brain-health journey. It’s also the perfect tool for sharing with friends, family, and colleagues. Download the kit, explore its resources, and share your journey with us on social media!

UC Davis Brain Exercise Initiative is a nonprofit organization that uses simple math, writing, and reading aloud exercises as an intervention to improve cognitive function in those with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement works to discover why Alzheimer’s discriminates against women and communities of color and to prepare women and their families for the impact of Alzheimer’s by providing them with information and tools to help prevent the disease. WAM works to change the future for women and Alzheimer’s by focusing on the four pillars: research, education, advocacy and clinical care.

WBHI helps protect women’s brain health by focusing its resources on research to combat brain-aging disorders that disproportionately affect women, and by creating compelling preventative health programs, grounded in science, so there is a greater understanding of the best ways to prolong our cognitive vitality.

Caregiving

Facing an uncertain future can be terrifying for all involved, but this big list of Alzheimer’s and dementia resources can help families learn more about how to take action against the disease, how to cope, and learn more about what’s in store.

Alzheimer’s disease and dementia both take a physical and emotional toll on every family they touch. Fortunately, there are a few ways to lessen or eliminate the financial risks associated with Alzheimer’s and dementia.

The American Association of Caregiving Youth (AACY) is a non-profit corporation established in 1998, headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida. AACY is the only organization in the US dedicated solely to addressing caregiving youth issues. Vision of AACY – that every youth caring for chronically ill, injured, elderly or disabled family members will achieve success in school and life.

AARP’s Caregiving Resource Center provides family caregivers with information, tools and resources to help them on their caregiving journey. The site also provides access to caregiving experts in various issue areas, who provide information through blogs, webinars and one-on-one interaction through social media channels. Family members and friends can find a supportive online community that offers a safe space to connect with others experiencing similar challenges as they care for a loved one.

The ARCH (Access to Respite Care and Help) National Respite Network connects caregivers directly to local respite and crisis care services, assists and promotes the development of quality respite and crisis care programs, and advocates for respite in all forums.

The Administration for Community Living was created around the fundamental principle that older adults and people of all ages with disabilities should be able to live where they choose, with the people they choose, and with the ability to participate fully in their communities.

AgingInPlace.org’s mission is to connect seniors and their loved ones with the right tools to make remaining in their homes and communities a reality. Since our founding in 2010, AgingInPlace.org has featured products and services curated specifically to help seniors age with dignity and independence in their own homes. While this is still at our core, we’re focused on growth.

The Aging Life Care Association® (ALCA) is a national non-profit organization with a membership of professional experts in the field of aging and disability. Aging Life Care™ management is a holistic, client-centered approach to caring for older adults or others facing ongoing health challenges. Working with families, Aging Life Care Professionals® provide answers based on their expertise in aging with key knowledge areas that include crisis intervention, housing, health and disability, advocacy, family legal, financial and local resources. They guide families through actions and decisions that ensure quality care and an optimal life for those they love, thus reducing worry, stress, and work absences for family caregivers through:

  • Assessment and monitoring
  • Planning and problem-solving
  • Education and advocacy
  • Family caregiver coaching

Liliane and Barbara are bringing their unique combination of personal and career experiences and artistic expressions to the cause – that of helping families and caregivers provide a joyful, comfortable and dignified existence for those living with Alzheimer’s and Dementia.

AlzYouNeed – technology to assist with Alzheimer’s and dementia caregiving.

Alzheimer Support is a free service that assists families who have loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Through our free search tool and nationwide database of Alzheimer’s care facilities, families who are in need of care for their loved ones are able to locate licensed care homes and communities that are best equipped to provide care for their loved ones.

If this is your first journey with dementia and Alzheimer’s, you want a guide who has walked in your shoes and invested in understanding senior healthcare and dementia in all aspects. I am a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)®, Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP®), and Certified in Dementia Care® (CDC®). I’ve lived through the decisions, emotions, and transitions, made all the mistakes and come out the other side with a strong purpose to serve families who have loved ones suffering from Alzheimer’s or dementia. 

Dementia consultant and navigator to help you plan and have someone to coach you through the emotions and challenges. 

Alzheimer’s may slowly cause your loved one’s memories to fade away, but the love you have for each other will always be there. Being a caregiver is a tough job, but it is worth it when it involves helping someone you care for so deeply. The tips and resources on this site are meant to help you navigate this caregiver journey – all you have to do is take it one day at a time.

Caring for a person with Alzheimer’s or dementia often involves a team of people. Whether you provide daily caregiving, participate in decision making, or simply care about a person with the disease — we have resources to help.

Our premier caregiving resource is our National Toll-Free Helpline: 866-232-8484. Staffed by compassionate licensed social workers who are specifically trained in dementia care, AFA’s national toll-free helpline provides support, counsel, educational materials and referrals to local resources. AFA’s licensed social workers are also available via Skype (Alzheimers_Foundation), live chat and e-mail. Our National Toll-Free Helpline is open 9 am-9 pm ET Monday-Friday, and 9 am-3 pm ET on Saturday and Sunday. In addition, AFA offers a variety of educational materials and events to help arm caregivers with tips and strategies to help facilitate meaningful living for both the caregiver and the individual living with dementia throughout their journey.

The American Association of Caregiving Youth is geared toward supporting the 1.4 million children and teens who are caregiving for parents and grandparents. They provide counseling and support services, education and advocacy. The Association works directly with schools to help students remain academically successful while they are in the caregiving role.

Art Is…In curated, at-home projects for patients and caregivers. Beautiful handmade art kits come via postal mail directly to the comfort of your own home, every week.No cost to you. No phone, video, tech, or Zoom needed.

The experience of caring for a person with dementia can be as varied as the humans holding the role. However, with the progressive, degenerative nature of dementias, caregiver stress is a very real concern. Many caregivers will feel stress, overwhelm and a unique kind of grief coined by Pauline Boss, PhD, called ambiguous loss.

The latest news on Alzheimer’s disease and brain health research.

End Alzheimer’s without losing another generation.

The Brutally Beautiful Foundation (BBF), a non-profit organization, offers a holistic approach to healing and connection through nature-based retreats,  interactive workshops/webinars, and caregiver communities.

Forge new models of collaboration in biomedical research.

CareVirtue is an easy-to-use digital tool that helps families communicate and share important care information from one centralized account.

The Caregiver Action Network (CAN) (formerly the National Family Caregivers Association) offers practical lists for immediate help with caregiving: patient file checklist, doctors office checklist, how to find a support group, medication checklist, independent living assessment and helpful videos. This easy-to-navigate site takes caregivers through step-by-step processes to help get a handle on caregiving.

Caregiver Support Services supports family and professional caregivers through direct services such as trainings on medication, on how to become a personal assistant or a nursing assistant, case management, employ.

Through this site, Home Instead Senior Care strives to help you care for your senior loved one through helpful caregiver resources, while helping you spot signs of stress on your emotional and stressful caregiving journey. You’ll get help with family relationships and difficult conversations. You’ll find training and resources on managing conditions such as dementia & Alzheimer’s disease, arthritis, as well as helpful tips and advice on senior housing, safety, nutrition, financial issues, and end-of-life planning.

This guide highlights the importance of sleep for caregivers and gives them tangible steps to make a change. We feature medical insight from board-certified Internal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ravi Pandey, who discusses the importance of maximizing sleep for caregivers and how it helps maintain quality of care.

Caregiving.com launched in 1996 to help those who care for a family member or friend. Caregiving.com features the blogs of family caregivers, weekly words of comfort, daily chats, podcasts and free webinars.Through its blog posts, podcasts and video chats, Caregiving.com holds one of the largest online libraries of caregiving stories.

This is a paid research study for caregivers that is done entirely online. This study is run by a geriatric nurse scientist at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. We aim to learn more about the day-to-day experiences of caregivers so we can identify ways to support caregiving families.

Since 2011, we have been building a movement of all ages and backgrounds to transform the way we care. This website offers information on important policy efforts related to caregivers.

CaringBridge.org connects families and friends who are experiencing a significant health challenge through private websites where people can share updates and support.

CaringKind* is New York City’s leading expert on Alzheimer’s and dementia caregiving. With over 40 years of experience, we work directly with our community partners to develop the information, tools and training to support individuals and families affected by dementia. We offer a CaringKind Helpline (646) 744-2900 run by professional staff; individual and family counseling sessions with licensed social workers; a vast network of support groups; education seminars and training programs; early stage services and a wanderer’s safety program. We believe in the power of caregiving and seek a world where everyone dealing with dementia has the support they need, when they need it.

This website offers informative articles about common caregiving concerns for family caregivers, and hosts a directory of services.

Ceresti’s care coaching, education and support program makes it easier to navigate the challenges of being a family caregiver.

CircleOf is a free app designed with and for unpaid caregivers to help families and friends manage the care of a loved one following a sudden diagnosis, disability, or chronic/terminal illness. Thoughtful features include task management, calendar integration, messaging, video calling, and notifications. You’ll have the power to organize, collaborate, and ask your community for extra help when you need it most.

A free nationwide directory assistance service, eldercare locator helps older persons and their family caregivers locate local support resources. It is administered through the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging in Washington, D.C.

The Family Caregiver Alliance supports caregivers through information, education, services and research. It also advocates for family caregivers, including a new initiative to foster a consumer movement to improve healthcare quality, coordination and communication for elders and their caregivers. FCA also connects caregivers to services and support groups and has an ongoing story project. FCA’s National Center on Caregiving advances the development of high-quality, cost effective policies and programs for caregivers in every state. The Family Care Navigator is a state-by-state, online guide to help families locate government, nonprofit and private caregiver support programs.

Family Proud simplifies the process of receiving, giving, and coordinating support for individuals and families facing health adversities. Use the app or desktop version to receive or provide support all in one location.

Gleam in Your Eye boxes contain games that facilitate discussions, make visits more pleasant, allow you the opportunity to laugh together, and properly stimulate the person with dementia (such as Alzheimer’s).

To hire trusted care for a loved one in your home, the Home Instead Senior Care network of locally owned franchises has been providing in-home care for elders since 1994, so older adults can age in their home, and caregivers can get a well-earned break. For either a few hours a day or 24-hour care, Home Instead’s caregivers are screened, trained, insured and bonded.

Are you taking care of a loved one sooner than you thought? You are not alone. I-Ally saves millennial family caregivers time, reduces stress, and enables informed decision making by providing services that fulfill their unique needs.

I’m Jennifer Brush, and I’m on a mission to redesign dementia care. Whether I’m assisting a family in-home as they transition through a new diagnosis or leading a live training for a long-term care community, my work centers on one thing and one thing only—focusing on what individuals with dementia CAN do.

Audio meditations for caregivers plus empowering strategies for radiant health and optimal living routines through the time-honored wisdom of mindfulness, yoga, and Ayurveda.

We bring laughter to Alzheimer’s patients, their families and caregivers.

The mission of LeadingAge is to be the trusted voice for aging. Our 5,000+ members and partners include not-for-profit organizations representing the entire field of aging services, 38 state partners, hundreds of businesses, consumer groups, foundations and research partners. LeadingAge is also a part of the Global Ageing Network (formerly IAHSA), which spans 30 countries across the globe.

Through Lotsa Helping Hands anyone can create private Web-based communities to organize care and help for people in need, with a group calendar for scheduling and sign-ups for tasks from providing respite to meals, rides and visits. There is a place for announcements, a message board and an information section for families to store and retrieve health data, emergency contacts, medications and legal and financial records for designated members.

MapHabit™ is an interactive care management platform that utilizes a patented visual mapping system with smart devices to improve cognition and reinforce routine habits. Designed for family members, professional support partners and therapists, MapHabit™ improves quality of care while reducing caregiver stress.

The Medicare.gov landing page for caregivers has resources, stories and newsletters about taking care of someone on Medicare. There are easy links to find out if procedures are covered, as well as finding someone to talk to about a multitude of potential nuts-and-bolts questions, from coverage to urgent care to complaints on kidney dialysis.

Life Stories that Enhance Person-Centered Care. Digital life stories, timelines, and caregiver tips. increase caregiver engagement and family satisfaction.

Our platform is built to provide and assess care for any senior in your life who may need care. We put you and your loved ones first.

The National Adult Day Services association connects family caregivers with adult day centers and supports the interests of adult day services’ providers. It provides members with advocacy, educational and networking opportunities, technical assistance and research, and communications services.

A coalition of 40 national organizations that conducts research and policy analysis, develops national programs and works to increase public awareness of family caregiving issues across the life span.

The National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA) is the nation’s leading voice for dignity and fairness for the millions of domestic workers in the United States. Founded in 2007, NDWA works for respect, recognition, and inclusion in labor protections for domestic workers, the majority of whom are immigrants and women of color.

The National Family Caregiver Support Program provides grants to states and territories, based on their share of the population ages 70 and older, to fund a range of supports that help family and informal caregivers to care for their loved one at home for as long as possible. Overseen by the Administration on Aging, the NFCSP provides five types of services: information to caregivers about available services, assistance to caregivers in gaining access to the services, individual counseling, organization of support groups, and caregiver training, respite care, and supplemental services, on a limited basis. These services work with other state- and community-based services to provide a coordinated set of supports for caregivers.

For caregivers or elders considering long-term care, this clearinghouse run by the Administration on Aging answers questions about the nature of long-term care, who needs it, how much it costs (with a state-by state breakdown), how it can be paid for, who provides care within long-term care facilities, details on Medicare and Medicaid coverage of long-term care, even legal help for LGBT elders considering long-term care. Not only does the site explain why everyone needs to plan for long-term care, but also it takes one through the step-by-step process.

For nearly five decades, the National Partnership has been making life better for women and families.

United Hospital Fund’s Next Step in Care program provides information and advice to help family caregivers and healthcare providers plan safe and smooth transitions for patients between care settings. All materials for family caregivers are available in English, Spanish, Russian and traditional Chinese, and they emphasize careful planning, clear communication and ongoing care coordination.

A centralized platform to support caregivers and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who may be at risk of, or are living with, Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia.​

Parenting Our Parents, online community By joining, you will also be instantly connected to this growing community. You’ll have free 24/7 access to other caring people who’ve made the same choice you have, and who are on a similar family journey. The results will be clear when you see yourself as more effective, less stressed and less isolated while doing POP.

Parenting Our Parents™ (POP) is the personal tale of millions of men and women in their 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond who thought they’d finished parenting but have been drawn back in; this time, to care for their own elderly parents and other family members.

By joining, you will also be instantly connected to this growing community.You’ll have free 24/7 access to Jane and countless other caring people who've made the same choice you have, and who are on a similar family journey. The results will be clear when you see yourself as more effective, less stressed and less isolated while doing POP.

Get engulfed in the intense journey of a caregiver who happens to be a comedian. J Smiles use of levity reveals the stress and rewards of caregiving interwoven with her own personal journey. Almost 10 years ago, she was catapulted into caregiving overnight when the shock of her dad’s death pushed her mom into Alzheimer’s in the blink of an eye. A natural storyteller, her vivid descriptions and impressive recall will place you squarely in each moment of truth, at each fork in the road.

She was a single, childless mechanical engineering, product designing, lawyer living a meticulously crafted international existence until she wasn’t. The lifestyle shift was immediate. Starting from scratch, she painstakingly carved out useful knowledge and created a beneficial care plan for her mom. J Smiles will fly solo and have expert guests. You will get tips, tricks, trends and TRUTH. Alzheimer’s is heavy, we don’t have to be. All caregivers are welcome to snuggle up, Parent Up!

Positive Approach® enhances life and relationships of those living with brain change by fostering an inclusive global community. Until There’s A Cure, There’s Care. Using our talents and abilities to develop awareness, knowledge, and skill with all people, that will transform what exists into a more positive dementia care culture. Changing Dementia Care One Mind At A Time.

Premier Nursing Academy – Offering A Caregiver’s Guide for Family and Loved Ones, which answers the most common questions people ask about becoming caregivers for their loved ones. It also includes a list of expert resources that offer specialist support.

Easy-to-use, groundbreaking cell phone for people with memory loss, Dementia, Alzheimer's or seniors who prefer a simple experience. Includes Remote Manage - provides caregivers the ability to remotely manage the senior’s cell phone through an app or online portal.  The RAZ Memory Cell Phone ensures that seniors with dementia stay connected with their loved ones whether they are at home or away from home! Learn more

Renewal Memory Partners provides holistic, concierge homecare services that are specialized to serve individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. As the nation’s first homecare agency to become a Certified Benefit Corporation, RMP integrates profit and purpose, “doing well by doing good.” Welcoming towards all, we also have a special commitment to provide culturally competent care to LGBTQ older adults and are proud to hold Platinum SAGECare Certification. Serving New York City and the Chicagoland area. *Expanding to Westchester County soon!

Caregiving can be difficult. Let this app help manage some of the daily stressors so you can improve your own well-being while caring for those around you.

Easy-to-understand guides including, “What is Medicare?” which highlights coverage, costs, eligibility and enrollment information, along with answers to some frequently asked questions and a guide that for caregivers discusses benefits and discounts available for seniors to help them to make the most of their retirement dollars.

Retirement Homes Near Me is a wonderful, free service that allows older adults to find retirement communities and homes in their area. Featuring more than 40,000 communities and homes – including memory care locations – it is one of the largest retirement resources online.

The Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving is an advocacy, education, research and service unit of Georgia Southwestern State University. It has its own training center, caregiving management certificate program, scholarship and fellowship opportunities, as well as caregiver resources.

The Aging Experience is working on two fronts to address caregiving issues. We work with companies to address the issue of caregiving in the workplace, helping them both from a culture standpoint and a process standpoint, to become more sensitive and responsive to the needs of family caregivers in the workforce. We work directly to support family caregivers through our programs, products and services.

The Caregiver Action Network (CAN) (formerly the National Family Caregivers Association) offers practical lists for immediate help with caregiving: patient file checklist, doctors office checklist, how to find a support group, medication checklist, independent living assessment and helpful videos. This easy-to-navigate site takes caregivers through step-by-step processes to help get a handle on caregiving.

A website for caregivers to share their experiences, learned lessons, and perspectives.

The DAWN Method® is the person-centered approach to dementia care that trains families and caregivers to recognize the skills dementia does not take away.Judy Cornish, founder of the Dementia & Alzheimer’s Wellbeing Network (DAWN®), created the DAWN Method to share person-centered care and support aging in place.

The Deanna Foundation provides financial relief for care-giving to middle class families affected by dementia. We understand the emotional and financial burden this disease places on families caring for their loved one. We strive to ease these burdens by providing emotional support, resources and care-giving grants.

Helping family caregivers integrate caregiving with life.

The Helm is for dementia caregivers. It's a place to come when you're finding your way. Think of us as your good friend who just went through this. We got the flat tire. We got stuck in traffic. We've cried. A lot. We want you to benefit from our hard-learned lessons. We also want you to experience the joy we have. We've sung and danced. We've fallen to the floor laughing (often over the mess we've made). We've had real happiness. Real connection. We want that for you. 

The National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers is a nonprofit professional development organization whose mission is to advance professional geriatric care management through education, collaboration and leadership. Members are also listed on the site, where they can be linked to caregivers. The site explains care management and how to finding the best geriatric care manager, and offers easy links for families to search for one via zip code.

An evidence-based, award-winning approach that decreases social isolation and brings joy to elders and their caregivers by infusing creativity and meaning-making into care relationships. Creative expression, growth and meaning are available to us at every stage of life, no matter where we live or our abilities. Visit us to sign up for a free Friends and Family membership with access to free training and resources for care partners!

For those caring for a Veteran, resources on dementia care through the VA and information on new research on dementia in Veterans.

Run by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, it provides support and services for family caregivers of veterans.

VetAssist provides a unique home care model that leverages in-home care, combined with virtual care services, to support aging in place and respite care to families in need. Through our specialized program we help leverage the VA Aid & Attendance benefit to fund this care plan with no out-of-pocket costs to the veteran or surviving spouse.

The Well Spouse Association provides peer support and education about the special challenges and unique issues facing “well” spouses. Members speak out on their caregiving situations, providing a window into the not-so-well-known world of the estimated 6 million spousal caregivers in America and many more around the world.

Yoga4Caregivers serves a valuable role in supporting caregivers, by providing access to evidence-informed holistic wellness practices, such as yoga, meditation, and breath-work to cultivate resilience for improved well-being and sustainable caregiving.

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