Resources for Elder Caregivers

AccuWeather Arthritis Index
Fascinating and fun website that predicts with some accuracy whether someone with arthritis is likely to have increased joint pain due to predicted changes in the weather.

American Foundation For The Blind
National directory of low vision services to help older adults adjust to vision loss. Includes information on support groups, adaptive sports leagues & low vision specialists. Connects visitors to vision rehabilitation agencies where older adults can learn techniques for performing daily living activities with vision loss.

Beers Criteria
Medications that should be avoided by the elderly

Caregivers.com
Emotional and spiritual support with tools for self-empowerment and a strong sense of an interactive community

Eldercare Locator
Eldercare Locator provides referrals to Area Agencies on Aging via zip code locations

HealthCentral
Consumer health information

Mayo Clinic
Information on diseases and conditions, healthy living, drugs, and self-care

Merck Manual of Geriatrics
Reference manual on health and wellness concerns of the aged

National Alliance For Caregiving
Helps family caregivers learn about information, videos, pamphlets, etc. that have been reviewed and approved as providing solid information

National Council on Aging
Tools, resources and benefits for seniors

National Family Caregivers Association
Publications, information, referral services, caregiver support, and advocacy to educate, support, empower and advocate for the millions of Americans who care for chronically ill, aged, or disabled loved ones

National Institute of Health
Medical reference site of the primary Federal agency for conducting and supporting medical research

National Institute of Health Herb/Supplement Checker
If your elder is taking herbs or supplements, you can check for possible interactions with drugs

Pain Directory
Dedicated to improving pain assessment and care of patients in pain

Physicians' Desktop Reference
Check for potential drug interactions

Rosalynn Carter Institute for Human Development (RCI)
Educational programs for caregivers, conducts research, and disseminates information about caregiving

US Administration on Aging
Official federal agency dedicated to the delivery of supportive home and community-based services to older individuals and their caregivers

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