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www.alz.org - The National Alzheimer's Association. In depth information, Resources, Referral and
Services to Alzheimer's Disease/Dementia Patients and their Caregivers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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
Member of Association for the Protection of the Elderly - www.apeape.org
www.nahc.org - Online Homecare/In-Home Assistance & Referral.
www.aahsa.org - American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging.
www.ncoa.org/nadsa/directory - National Council On Aging & National Adult Day Services of America
directory of Adult Care facilities and services.
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.
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.
elderly with a virtual community of support, including message boards, live chat and links to information
on specific diseases & illness.
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.
resource-oriented organization committed to serving the needs of families caring for older people at home.
Reading
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.
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.
elderly patients with cognitive disorders.
Robb, C. & Reynolds, J. (1991) The Caregiver's Guide: Helping Elderly Relatives Cope With Health
& Safety Problems.
& Safety Problems.
You Love.
Caroll, D.L. (1990) When Your Loved One Has Alzheimer's: A Caregiver's Guide. A caregiver's
guide, based on methods developed by the Brookdale Center on Aging.
guide, based on methods developed by the Brookdale Center on Aging.
www.sciway.net/org/seniors.html - South Carolina Senior Citizen Resources.
scaccess.communityos.org - SC Lt. Governor's Office On Aging. Assistance & Referral Services for older
Adults, Disabled for Family members and Caregivers.
Adults, Disabled for Family members and Caregivers.
www.rosalynncarter.org - Building Support for America's Caregivers.
www.NQCN.org - Populating the bridge between Science and Service for Older Americans and the
Disabled.
Disabled.
Long Distance Caregiving. Heath, Angela. American Source Books, 1991, $9.95, 123 pages. Defines
caregiving issues, tips for traveling, finding help in the aging network, legal and financial paperwork, care
plans, relocation.
caregiving issues, tips for traveling, finding help in the aging network, legal and financial paperwork, care
plans, relocation.
Helping Yourself Help Others: A Book for Caregivers. Carter, Rosalynn. Random House, 1994, $20,
278 pages. Many personal stories explain emotions, medical and family issues. Resources & bibliography.
278 pages. Many personal stories explain emotions, medical and family issues. Resources & bibliography.
Caregiver's Handbook: A Complete Guide to Home Health Care. Visiting Nurse Associations of
America, DK Publishing, 1998, $14.95, 192 pages. Chapters include: Being a Caregiver,
Communication, Adapting the Home, Home Hygiene, Healthy Eating/Drinking, and Bed Comfort.
America, DK Publishing, 1998, $14.95, 192 pages. Chapters include: Being a Caregiver,
Communication, Adapting the Home, Home Hygiene, Healthy Eating/Drinking, and Bed Comfort.
Elder Care: What to Look for, What to Look Out for! Cassidy, Thomas M. New Horizon Press, 1997,
$13.95, 212 pages. A legal perspective on caregiving, including Home care, Assisted living, Nursing
homes & Hospice.
$13.95, 212 pages. A legal perspective on caregiving, including Home care, Assisted living, Nursing
homes & Hospice.
Caring for Yourself While Caring for Your Aging Parents. Berman, Claire. Henry Holt and Company
Inc., 1996, $22.50, 254 pages. Looks at different situations such as long distance, only child, finances;
list of resources.
Inc., 1996, $22.50, 254 pages. Looks at different situations such as long distance, only child, finances;
list of resources.