Aging Resources
http://www.agingwithdignity.org/
(non-profit organization to safeguard the human dignity of people as they age)
http://www.caps4caregivers.org/ (Children of Aging Parents)
http://www.agingcare.com/ (The Community For Caregivers)
http://www.visitingangels.com/ (Providing Senior Homecare by Angels)
C.A.R.E.S Program
Gloucester County Caregiver Support
“Circle of Caring Support Group”
Division of Senior Services
115 Budd Boulevard
West Deptford, NJ 08096
(856)384-6900
Gloucester County Department on Aging
211 County House Road
Sewell, NJ 08080
Phone: 856-232-4646
Fax: 856-232-6709
American Society on Aging
http://www.asaging.org
71 Stevenson Street
Suite 1450
San Francisco, CA 94105-2938 USA
fax: (415) 974-0300
(415) 974-9600
(800) 537-9728
Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA)
www.caregiver.org
(800) 445-8106
info@caregiver.org
The lead agency in California’s system of Caregiver Resource Centers. FCA provides support and help to family caregivers and champions their cause through education, services, research, and advocacy. Services are specific to California, although information can be accessed nationally.
National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA)
www.thefamilycaregiver.org
(800) 896-3650
info@thefamilycaregiver.org
NFCA has developed an educational workshop to teach family caregivers to communicate more effectively with healthcare professionals. Check out the NFCA website to find out if there are workshops scheduled in your community.
National Alliance for Caregiving
www.caregiving.org
Children of Aging Parents (CAPS)
www.caps4caregivers.org
(800) 227-7294
Assists caregivers of the elderly with information and referrals, a network of support groups, and publications and programs that promote public awareness of the value and the needs of family caregivers.
Ask Medicare
A new initiative to help caregivers of people with Medicare access and use valuable health care information, services, and resources.
Medicare Rights Center 1460 Broadway
11th Floor New York
NY 10036
212-869-3850, ext. 19 (phone)
212-869-3532 (fax)
www.medicarerights.org
Family Friends
National Council on the Aging, Inc.
http://www.ncoa.org/
(202) 479-6672
Provides respite (and other services) by matching volunteers over the age of 50 with families of children who have disabilities or chronic illnesses. Programs are located throughout the country.
Friends’ Health Connection
www.48friend.org
(800) 483-7436
Connects family members, friends, and caregivers of people with health problems through their Family Network.
Well Spouse Association
www.wellspouse.org
(800) 838-0879
info@wellspouse.org
A national membership organization that gives support to husbands, wives, and partners of the chronically ill and/or disabled. Well Spouse has a network of support groups and a newsletter for spouses.
The National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers
www.caremanager.org
(520) 881-8008
Geriatric Care Managers (GCMs) are health care professionals, most often social workers, who help families in dealing with the problems and challenges associated with caring for the elderly. This national organization refers family caregivers to their state chapters, which in turn can provide the names of local GCMs. This information is also available online.
Aging with Dignity
www.agingwithdignity.org
(888) 5-WISHES (594-7437)
Publishes the Five Wishes Living Will document, a very user-friendly and comprehensive document that meets legal requirements in 35 states.
seniorDECISION
www.seniordecision.com
(877) 222-1845
info@seniordecision.com
The first and only website featuring independent consumer reviews of nursing homes, home health care agencies, assisted living, and retirement communities. The site contains one of the web’s largest free senior care provider databases, including more than 65,000 listings nationwide.
HospiceDirectory.org
www.hospicedirectory.org
(800) 868-5171
Online consumer database that lists hospices in North America and the U.S. All hospices are listed at no cost. It is a free service that assists families and individuals in locating a hospice within their community quickly. The site also provides reliable information about hospice and end-of-life care to consumers.
National Respite Coalition (NRC)
www.archrespite.org/NRC.htm
(703) 256-9578Provides a list of states that have respite coalitions. These state coalitions then list respite services available in their state. The majority of the information is focused on helping families of children with special needs, but lately there has been an effort to enlarge their referral base to include lifespan respite information. The NRC is working to gain passage of national lifespan respite legislation.
Mesothelioma Treatment
http://www.mesotheliomatreatment.net/
At www.MesotheliomaTreatment.net, we want to show individuals that early detection is crucial to beating this disease. However, once diagnosed, we also want to make sure individuals living with mesothelioma are aware of all their treatment options and how they can maintain a high quality of life while living with this terminal illness.
Nancy’s House: Respite For Caregivers
A non-profit organization, providing comprehensive respite care for family caregivers. At Nancy’s House, you will have 2 undisturbed nights of sleep and all your meals provided in a beautiful and serene setting. We also provide massage therapy, support groups, classes in meditation, yoga, and stress management techniques. Break the cycle of exhaustion and isolation We are here to take care of you and to help you take better care of yourself.
www.nancys-house.org
50 and Beyond
An online portal providing essential life solutions, services and resources for baby boomers and the aging adult population.
www.50andbeyond.com
WeGoShop
Personalized grocery shopping and delivery service.
Email: SouthJersey@WeGoShop.com
www.WeGoShop.com
