| Resource |
Description |
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*AARP [disclaimer] |
Tools, work sheets and tips on how to plan, prepare and succeed as a caregiver. |
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Aging Care.com [disclaimer] |
An online community that connects people caring for elderly parents to other caregivers, personalized information and local resources. |
American Brain Tumor Association [disclaimer] |
Support groups, personal health tips, and caregiver tools for caregivers of persons with brain tumors. |
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*American Cancer Society [disclaimer] |
Offers caregiver support and coping information. |
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American Institute for Cancer Research [disclaimer] |
General cancer information, how to reduce your cancer risk, and current cancer research. |
The American Psychological Association's Family Caregiver Briefcase [disclaimer] |
Professional tools and family caregiver information on caregiver research, education, advocacy, and resources. |
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Aplastic Anemia & MDS International Foundation, Inc. [disclaimer] |
Offer peer and professional support contact and education and caregiving resources. |
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ARCH National Respite Network [disclaimer] |
Assist families to locate respite resources in their local communities. |
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*Alzheimer's Association [disclaimer] |
Information and links to resources in local communities that offer personal support. |
The Balanced Mind Foundation [disclaimer] |
Resources for caregivers and family of children with mood disorders. |
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*Cancercare.org [disclaimer] |
Free professional support to those affected by cancer, offers education, workshops, counseling services and financial assistance. |
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CarePages.com [disclaimer] |
Free site to create video or website blog to stay connect with others. |
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Caring.com [disclaimer] |
Caregiving resources, expert advice on caregiving, and money and legal resources. |
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*Caringbridge.org [disclaimer] |
Free site to stay connected with friends and family while undergoing health challenges. Instructions for creating a free website on CareBridge.org are available in the PDF document (21 KB). |
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Caring Connections [disclaimer] |
Free resources, information and support for those serving as caregivers or grieving from loss. |
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Compassion Fatigue Awareness Project© [disclaimer] |
The Compassion Fatigue Awareness Project© is dedicated to educating caregivers about authentic, sustainable self-care and aiding organizations in their goal of providing healthy, compassionate care to those whom they serve. |
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*Family Caregiving Alliance [disclaimer] |
Information, education, links to services, research and advocacy for caregivers. |
Family & Nursing Care
[disclaimer] |
Home care and in-home therapeutic massage to enhance quality of life for clients and families (215 KB) . |
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Healthy Caregiving [disclaimer] |
Books, posters, training materials and resources to aid caregivers with practicing self care. |
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Health Care at Home, LLC [disclaimer] |
Home healthcare client services and offerings. |
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Hope Connections for Cancer Support [disclaimer] |
Education and support for those with cancer and their caregivers. |
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*The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) [disclaimer] |
Offer educational and resources specifically for cancer caregivers. |
LIVESTRONG [disclaimer] |
Programs, partnerships, and resources for community support, professional services, and personal health. |
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Lotsa Helping Hands [disclaimer] |
Free website to create online community for organizing friends, families and community volunteers to help with caregiving. |
My Cancer Circle [disclaimer] |
A free, private support community for caregivers of people facing cancer that contains an online tool for caregivers to help organize the community of people who want to help them. |
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nBMTLink [disclaimer] |
Free transplant caregiving resources and guides. |
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National Alliance for Caregiving [disclaimer] |
Conduct research, develop national programs and increase the awareness of caregiving in the US. Offers educational resources, webcasts, and conference materials on caregiving. |
National Alliance on Mental Illness [disclaimer] |
Education, training, and peer support center for families and caregivers of individuals with mental illnesses. |
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*National Brain Tumor Society [disclaimer] |
Workshops, connecting with peers and tips for caregivers for those with brain tumors. |
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National Caregiving Foundation [disclaimer] |
Links to caregiving resources, free caregiver support kit. |
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National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship [disclaimer] |
Living with cancer, cancer policies, survival tools, and other resources. |
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National Family Caregivers Association [disclaimer] |
Educational resources, support and empowering caregivers. |
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*National Marrow Donor Program [disclaimer] |
Links to free transplant caregiving resources, videos and presentations. |
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Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving [disclaimer] |
Links to service, research, advocacy and academic programs on caregiving. |
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Strength for Caring [disclaimer] |
Information on caring for the caregiver, practical advice for caring for individuals with specific types of illness, connect with other caregivers and resource center. |
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Well Spouse Association [disclaimer] |
Membership organization for spousal caregivers that offers a national network of support groups, advocacy, mentoring and respite conferences. |