GENERAL HELP
Here are some GENERAL ORGANIZATIONS we have used or our members have recommended. Click on the box to take you to the resource page within the selected organization.
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The National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP), established in 2000, provides grants to States and Territories, based on their share of the population aged 70 and over, to fund a range of supports that assist family and information caregivers to care for their loved ones at home for as long as possible.
The Eldercare Locator, a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging, is the first step to finding resources for older adults in any U.S.
community. The service links those who need assistance with state and local area agencies on aging and community based organizations that serve older adults and their caregivers.
Established in 2001 as a program of Family Caregiver Alliance, The National Center on Caregiving (NCC) works to advance the development of high-quality, cost-effective policies and programs for caregivers in every state in the country. Uniting research, public policy and services, the NCC serves as a central source of information on caregiving and long-term care issues for policy makers, service providers, media, funders, and family caregivers throughout the country.
Resources from the Caregiver Action Network, including a Peer Forum, a Story Sharing Platform, the Family Caregiver Tool Box and more. CAN also provides support for rare disease caregivers at http://www.rarecaregivers.org
This site offers TIPS for Caregivers. Common challenges include caregiver stress and women especially are at risk for the harmful health effects of caregiver stress. Are you looking for tips to help you with caregiving? You are not alone! FDA has resources to help you keep you and your loved ones as healthy as they can be.
