Department of Health and Human Services
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Elders & Families

Help! Where to Find It

Finding help when you need it can be one of the biggest challenges of caregiving. There are many resources that can provide you with information and assistance in accessing services, both on our site and on other sites.

The Eldercare Locator helps families find service providers and formal caregivers where their loved one lives...even if they live some place else!

Through the Older Americans Act and state and local resources, a
network of state and local agencies on aging are available to assist you in caring for your loved one, whether you live next door or in the next state. To contact the agency closest to the person needing care, search the link that follows:

Other web sites where you can find help:

FirstGov for Seniors will empower citizens to obtain valuable health and security information and services at one location via the Internet.

healthfinder® is an award-winning Federal Web site, developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services together with other Federal agencies. Since 1997, healthfinder® has been recognized as a key resource for finding the best government and nonprofit health and human services information on the Internet. healthfinder® links to carefully selected information and Web sites from over 1,800 health-related organizations.

Sometimes families who have become responsible for their parents' affairs need to request copies of lost records, such as birth, death, and marriage certificates, military records, old tax returns, or Social Security payment information. The Elderweb brings this information to you - in a single place.

Bestcaregiverinfo.com uses the power of web based applications to create a user friendly, easily accessed, on-line environment. They are dedicated to providing high quality, in-depth resource information that support the needs of those who are dependent, disabled, ill or elderly.

NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

The National Family Caregivers Association
A caregiver membership organization, provides services in the areas of information and education, support, public awareness and advocacy for caregivers. 1-800-896-3650
Website: http://www.nfcacares.org/

ARCH (The National Respite Locator Service)
The National Respite Locator Service helps parents, caregivers, and professionals with disabilities, those with chronic or terminal illness, or children at risk for neglect and abuse find respite services in their state and local area. 1-800-773-5433.
Website: http://www.respitelocator.org/index.htm

The Arc
The Arc is the national organization of and for people with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities and their families. It is devoted to promoting and improving supports and services for people with mental retardation and their families. The association also fosters research and education regarding the prevention of mental retardation in infants and young children.
Website: http://www.thearc.org

Alzheimer's Association
The Alzheimer's Association is a national voluntary health organization supporting Alzheimer's research and care. On this site, you'll find information about Alzheimer’s disease, programs, services, and advocacy.
Website: http://www.alz.org

The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
AARP is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to addressing the needs and interests of persons 50 and older. Through information and education, advocacy and service, AARP seeks to enhance the quality of life for all by promoting independence, dignity and purpose.
Website: http://www.aarp.org/indexes/health.html#caregiving

Family Caregiver Alliance
The Family Caregiver Alliance is a nonprofit organization that addresses the needs of families and friends providing long-term care at home. The Caregiver Alliance has developed a wide array of services based on consumer needs and is often described as a "one-stop” shopping center for caregivers.
Website: http://www.caregiver.org

National Alliance for Caregiving
The National Alliance for Caregiving conducts research, develops national projects, and increases public awareness of important family caregiving issues.
Website: http://www.caregiving.org

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