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.
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 or 800-272-3900
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 or 877-696-6775
ELDERCARE LOCATOR
This public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging connects you to services for older adults and their families.
eldercare.gov or 800-677-1116
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
NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR CAREGIVING
A nonprofit coalition of national organizations focusing on advancing family caregiving through research, innovation, and advocacy. The alliance conducts research, does policy analysis, develops national best-practice programs and works to increase public awareness of family caregiving issues.
caregiving.org or 301-718-8444
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
A federal insurance program that, among other services, provides benefits to retired people and those who are unemployed or disabled.
socialsecurity.gov or 800-772-1213
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.
caregiver.va.gov or 855-260-3274
American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
American Cancer Society
American Pain Society
Americans for Better Care of the Dying
Approaching Death: Improving Care at the End of Life; Publisher, The National Academies Press
Caregiver’s Corner
City of Hope: Pain/Palliative Care Resource Center
Dying Well: Defining Wellness Through the End of Life
eMedicineHealth
End of Life/Palliative Education Resource Center
EndLink Resource for the End of Life Care Education
Hospice Patients Alliance
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
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO)
We Honor Veterans