Administration on Aging (AoA)

As part of the U.S. Department on Health and Human Services, this site provides a comprehensive overview of topics, programs and services related to aging for the older individual, caregiver, community service provider and others.  It offers information on home and community-based services to millions of older persons through the programs funded under the Older Americans Act. Services include home-delivered meals programs, or transportation, adult day care, legal assistance or health promotion programs. It also monitors care and conditions of long-term care facilities, and their National Family Caregiver Support Program provides a variety of services to help people who are caring for family members locally or for the long-distance caregiver.

Alzheimer's Association

Local Alzheimer's Association chapters can be extremely valuable resources for people with dementia and their families. Specific services include: support groups, a telephone helpline, information and referral services, counseling, and community educational programs. Support groups are available to patients, caregivers, family members, and friends of people with Alzheimer's disease or related disorders. The educational programs cover a broad range of topics and are tailored to the needs and backgrounds of community members. Most of the above services are confidential, free, and open to the public.

Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Referral Center (ADEAR)

As part of the National Institute on Aging, ADEAR answers specific questions about Alzheimer’s disease, provides free publications about the disease, treatment, caregiving and home safety tips, referrals to local support services, Spanish language resources, and new research and clinical trial information. 

Alzheimer’s Disease International (World Health Organization)

This link contains a useful handout for caregivers on helpful tips for managing different aspects of their loved one’s daily tasks and behaviors.

Children of Aging Parents

This organization provides information and materials for adult children caring for their older parents.

ElderCare Locator
or call 1-800-677-1116.

This is a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging that connects older Americans and caregivers with information on senior services, state and local area agencies on aging, and community-based programs.

Family Caregiving Alliance

This is a community-based nonprofit organization offering support services for those caring for adults with Alzheimer’s disease and related illnesses.

MayoClinic.com

The Alzheimer’s Center offers helpful information on understanding the disease and coping strategies, as well a section on helping children understand what is happening with their family member affected by it.

MedlinePlus

This helpful resource contains information for Alzheimer’s disease caregivers including nutrition, coping with stress, directories and organizations, ongoing research, as well as a wealth of covered topics from how to travel with your loved one to long-distance caregiving.  This site also has Spanish language resources.

National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (N4A)

N4A is the umbrella organization for hundreds of area agencies on aging (AAAs).  They offer information and referral services to older adults and their family members enabling older individuals to remain in their homes longer.  The range of services include home-delivered meals, chore services, in-home care, transportation, employment services, senior centers, adult day care and long-term care programs, and legal assistance.

The National Institute on Aging Information Center

The NIA offers a variety of information about health and aging including publications and resources for the aging patient and caregivers.

SharingCare®

This is a free program with that has valuable tools, resources and support to help caregivers of loved-ones with Alzheimer's disease (AD). 

It contains information on understanding Alzheimer's disease (AD), a comprehensive AD management program with print and online tools designed to help make living with AD easier.