Alzheimer’s Disease Resources: Caring for the Caregivers.
November 27, 2007 by Liz Lewis
Filed under Diseases & Conditions
November is not only National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month but also National Family Caregiver’s Month. So in support of this, I’ve compiled a list of a few useful sites for those committed to the care of someone with Alzheimer’s Disease.
AlzOnline: Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Online – provides quality caregiver education, information, and support via audio/video classes and written articles as well as an online message board.
Family Caregiver Alliance – provides support, education, and information for caregivers. Has useful fact sheets (in Spanish and Chinese as well as English), telecaregiving workshops, and newsletters.
The Alzheimer’s Spouse – a place for spouses to discuss the realities of dealing with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Well Spouse Association – a national organization, complete with nation wide support groups, who provide support to spouses and partners of the chronically ill and/or disabled.
Great idea, Liz, and a very informative list. So often families and caregivers don’t know where to turn for help. This should be of assistance to them.
Don’t forget http://www.KnowItAlz.com!
You and get info and a laugh!
Kathy
I highly recommend Kathy’s site. She has expanded it to be more than a blog. KnowItAlz.com now contains many resources and has a whole new look.