These organizations will help you cope with your role as a caregiver.

1. Caregiver Resources
These organizations will help you cope with your role
as a caregiver

2. Caring from a Distance ( http://www.cfad.org/ )
Caring from a Distance is a nonprofit organization geared specifically to
the particular challenges faced by caregivers who live far away from the
elder. It offers information, support, and helpful links.

3. AARP ( http://www.aarp.org/ )
AARP has free online seminars for caregivers, such as “Managing
Caregiving Details: The Basics” and “Planning for the Care of Aging
Parents.”

4. Children of Aging Parents
( http://www.caps4caregivers.org/ )
Children of Aging Parents (CAPS) offers caregiver support programs in
13 states for adult children caring for elderly parents.

5. National Alliance for Caregiving
( http://www.familycaregiving101.org/ )
National Alliance for Caregiving provides information for caregivers on
how to take care of themselves while providing care.

6. Family Caregiver Alliance ( http://www.caregiver.org/)
Family Caregiver Alliance is a national network that addresses the needs
of families and friends providing longterm care at home. The Web site
includes information, free publications, and an online caregiver support
discussion group.

7. National Family Caregiver Support Program, U.S.
Administration on Aging Resource Page
( http://www.aoa.gov/ )
Provides links to government, nonprofit, and commercial caregiver Web
sites. It also includes information and articles on a variety of topics.

8. AARP Well Spouse Foundation
( http://www.wellspouse.org/ )
Well Spouse Foundation is a nonprofit organization providing support
and other resources to husbands, wives, and partners of chronically ill
or disabled individuals.

9. National Family Caregivers Association
( http://www.thefamilycaregiver.org/ )
Provides useful tips and guides for all aspects of family caregiving.

10. Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving
( http://www.rosalynncarter.org/ )
Works to establish local, state, and national partnerships committed to
building quality long-term care systems and providing greater
recognition and support for caregivers.

11. Women’s Health Information Center
( http://www.womenshealth.gov/ )
Offers useful resources on topics that affect women caregivers.

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