Related Sites &  Resources
CAREGIVER RESOURCES - Internet
www.agingusa.com Provides information, perspectives and often untold tips for the care of your loved one.
www.alz.org - The National Alzheimer's Association. In depth information, Resources, Referral and
Services to Alzheimer's Disease/Dementia Patients and their Caregivers.
scpalmettoalz.org - Palmetto chapter of the National Alzheimers' Association. Caregiver and financial
support, Referral and Resources serving 28 counties in the Midlands & Low Country.
upstatescalz.org - Upstate chapter of  the National Alzheimer's Association. Caregiver and financial
support, Referral and Resources. Serving 18 upstate & western counties.
www.caregiver.org - The National Family Caregiver Alliance improves quality of life for caregivers
through Education, Research & Services. A quarterly newsletter is available.
eldercare.gov/ - A nationwide, toll-free service to help older adults and caregivers find local area services.
aoa-dhhs.org - Area On Aging division of the US Dept. of Health & Human Services.
lscog.org - Lower Savannah Council of Governments. Caregiver and financial support.
www.spmin.org - A SC Ministry with Resources & Support for elder crimes and nursing home abuse.
Member of Association for the Protection of the Elderly - www.apeape.org
apeape.org - Association for the Protection of the Elderly. Locate your local chapter.  
www.nahc.org - Online Homecare/In-Home Assistance & Referral.
www.extendedcare.com - Extended Care Information network
www.aahsa.org - American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging.
www,scadsa.org - South Carolina Adult Day Services Association. Website and facility Locator. A
non-profit organization, representing more than 120 Adult Day Service Operators in SC. A list of
centers, locations & Adult Daycare information  is provided.
www.ncoa.org/nadsa/directory - National Council On Aging & National Adult Day Services of America
directory of Adult Care facilities and services.
www.careguide.org - Children of Aging Parents - a non-profit organization that provides support &
information to caregivers of aging aduts. Finding the right care, paying for care, legal issues, elder care
situations and caregiving tips and family caregiver support.
www.wellspouse.org - Wellspouse - a  non-profit organization comitted to providing spouses of the frail elderly
with a virtual community of support, including message boards, live chat and links to information on specific
diseases & illness.
www.scsis.org - The SC Services Information System a complete listing of Daycare, Healthcare facilities,
Personal Care providers and Support services (Click on "Services Database").
www.healthinaging.org - The American Geriatrics Society Foundation for Health In Aging. A resource-oriented
organization committed to serving the needs of families caring for older people at home.
We invite, encourage and support
other Caregiver Organizations & Eldercare service-related Links.
Reading
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Clemmer, Wm. M.,MD  Victims of Dementia  A Focus on Services, Support and Care.
McCall, Junietta B., Dmin.  Grief Education for Caregivers of the Elderly  Support, Education and Training
of elderly Caregivers.  Setting goals & objectives.
Kirkland, K. & Mellveen, H. Full Circle: Spiritual Therapy for the Elderly  Spiritual therapy treatine elderly
patients with cognitive disorders.
Robb, C. & Reynolds, J. (1991) The Caregiver's Guide: Helping Elderly Relatives Cope With Health &
Safety Problems
Brandt, A. (1997) Caregiver's Reprieve: A Guide to Emotional Survival When Caring for Someone You
Love.
Caroll, D.L. (1990) When Your Loved One Has Alzheimer's: A Caregiver's Guide.  A caregiver's guide,
based on methods develpoed by the Brookdale Center on Aging.
Cheatham, Jo (1999)   Homecare: How to Get It, Give It, & Live With It!
Johnson, Richard P. PH. D. (2002) Caring For Aging Parents
We invite information and referrals on other readings.