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 …read more

There are so many interesting blogs out in cyberspace that tackle the issues of Alzheimer’s Disease. Most focus on research, education, and resources. But many have evolved because the blogger has someone in their life who has Alzheimer’s disease. These types of blogs are similar to the old fashioned diary or journal and offer a slice of life perspective. They give Alzheimer’s a human face.
Kathy is one such blogger. She started KnowItAlz while caring for her father who suffers from Alzheimer’s Disease. Reading Kathy’s blog is a little like reading a letter from home…she even provides you with a cast …read more

Barbara Halpern founded and moderates a caregiver group, where you can discuss with others in similiar situations the joys and challenges of caring for elderly family members.  Some members of the group are caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s; others have family member suffering from physical conditions.
Discussion groups like this can be very helpful when you have questions or need encouragement from others who are going through similar situations.  Sometimes we can find these groups nearby.  Other times the only place is via the Internet.
Barbara’s caregiver group is located at http://groups.msn.com/CaringforElderlyFamilyMembers.