Helpful Links and Resources
CARING INFO
CaringInfo is a program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. It provides free resources to help people make decisions about end-of-life care and services before a crisis. caringinfo.org
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION
Information and support for people with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers. Operates a 24/7 helpline and care navigator tools alz.org
ALZHEIMERS.GOV
The U.S. government’s free information resource about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Managed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Alzheimers.gov
ELDERCARE LOCATOR
This public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging connects you to services for older adults and their families. eldercare.acl.gov
MEDICARE
This official U.S. government site for Medicare provides information about the parts of Medicare, what’s new and how to find Medicare plans, facilities or providers. Medicare.gov or 800-Medicare
VETERANS ADMINISTRATION
Support and services for families caring for veterans. Maintains a VA caregiver support line and provides programs available both in and out of your home. va.gov/family-member-benefits/comprehensive-assistance-for-family-caregivers
American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO)
Americans for Better Care of the Dying
City of Hope: Pain/Palliative Care Resource Center
Dying Well: Defining Wellness Through the End of Life
End of Life/Palliative Education Resource Center
EndLink Resource for the End of Life Care Education
Journal of the American Medical Association
Living Will/Advance Directive/Medical Durable Power of Attorney
Medicare Basics: A guide for families and friends of people with Medicare
Functional Assessment Staging Tool (FAST scale PDF) (PDF, 220 KB)