Children of Aging Parents is a nonprofit, charitable organization whose mission is to assist the nation's nearly 54 million caregivers of the elderly or chronically ill with reliable information, referrals and support.
State and Federal Programs
State and Federal Programs for Caregivers
Elder Web
Website:
http://www.elderweb.com This website provides information about various techniques and technology in the support of caregivers and helping the elderly, especially with Alzheimers.
Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program
Phone:
(800)803-7174 Speak to a Medicaid/Medicare Educator for free to check for proper supplemental insurance for individual medical and pharmacy needs.
Michigan Department of the Attorney General
Phone:
( 517)373-1110 This is where to report any abuse pertaining to caregivers in the state of Michigan.
National Council on Aging
Phone:
(202)479-1200
Website:
http://www.ncoa.org The National Council on Aging (NCOA) is a nonprofit service and advocacy organization headquartered in Washington, DC. Their mission is to improve the lives of older Americans. The NCOA helps seniors find jobs and benefits for the purpose of them to live independently as much as possible while also being care for properly. Their website provides a newsletter in both email and mail format which gives information about state and federal programs that might benefit seniors and their caregivers, as well as local organizations and communities for seniors to partake in joining.
National Council on Aging Benefits CheckUp Site
Website:
http://www.benefitscheckup.org/ This site is a sister site to the National Council on Aging site. It helps mostly 55 years and older individuals with moderate to low income find all the state and federal benefits they are entitled to get. Many programs help pay for prescription drugs, utility bills, meals, health care and other needs.
National Family Caregivers Association
Phone:
(800)896-3650
Website:
http://thefamilycaregiver.org The National Family Caregivers Association, otherwise known as the NFCA, tries to help family caregivers deal with the after affects of helping a family member with a chronic illness, disability, or just from old age. The NFCA gives advice about dealing with depression, isolation, financial issues, and depression that occurs from day to day dealings with someone that is very close to you(family).
The Leeza Gibbons Memory Foundation
Email:
Phone:
1(888)655-3392
Website:
http://leezasplace.org Leezas Place provides help for those caregivers working with people having Alzheimer's disease. They give information on how to help with the battle to find a cure for Alzheimer's disease as well as offer comfort to those suffering today.
They way Leezas Place accomplishes that is through educational programs, social activities, emotional support, and intergenerational programming. It provides access to a new and very supportive settings created for the purpose of empowering, educating, and energizing.
The National Alliance for Caregiving
Website:
http://www.caregiving.org The National Alliance for Caregiving is a non-profit coalition of national organizations that focuses on family caregiving. It was was created to conduct research, do policy analysis, develop national programs, increase public awareness of family caregiving issues, work to strengthen state and local caregiving coalitions, and represent the US caregiving community internationally.
At the website you can print out brochures and reports as well as read reviews and ratings for over 1000 caregiving books, videos, and websites.
Well Spouse Association
Phone:
(800)838-0899
Website:
http://www.wellspouse.org The Well Spouse Association, a nonprofit membership organization, advocates for and addresses the needs of individuals caring for a chronically ill and/or disabled spouse/partner. They offer peer to peer support and educate health care professionals and the public about the special challenges and unique issues "well" spouses face every day. They involve themselves in:
