Caregivers of Adults and Older Adults

List of web resources for caregivers of adults and older adults, including dementia and Alzheimer's.

• Alzheimer's Disease Information for Children and Teens: A Resource List
  National Institute on Aging 
• Cancer: Caregivers page
  American Cancer Society
• Caregivers’ Resources
  U.S. Government
• Caregiving Resource Center
  AARP
• Carefinder (PDF, 1.44MB)
  Alzheimer’s Association
• Caring.com
• Caring for a Person with Alzheimer’s Disease: Your Easy-to-Use Guide
  National Institute on Aging
• Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
• Preventing Elder Abuse by Family Caregivers (PDF, 765KB)
  National Center on Elder Abuse
• Family Caregiver's Guide to Hospice and Palliative Care
  United Hospital Fund
• Five Wishes 
  Aging with Dignity
  A living will, also available in Spanish, that lets adults of all ages plan how they want to be cared for in case they become seriously ill.
• Next Step in Care
  United Hospital Fund
  Guides to help family caregivers and health care providers work together to plan safe and smooth transitions for chronically or seriously ill patients
• Prepare to Care: A Planning Guide for Families
  AARP
• So Far Away: Twenty Questions for Long-Distance Caregivers
  National Institute on Aging
• Well Spouse Association