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The Ohio
Department on Aging lists links to a host of resources
for Ohio seniors, including directions to nearby senior
centers, and information on the latest political news
effecting Ohio's aging population.
National
Family Caregivers Association (NFCA) "supports, empowers,
educates, and speaks up for the more than 50 million Americans
who care for a chronically ill, aged, or disabled loved one."
The Family
Caregiver Alliance provides resources to help caregivers
cope with the burdens of caregiving. They offer useful
advice to caregivers, links to detailed medical factsheets
on an array of conditions, as well as the latest in
public policy issues that effect those charged with
the task of caregiving.
The Alzheimer's
Associattion offers links to vital information about the
disease, as well as myriad resources to assist caregivers
and alzheimer's sufferers in coping with Alzheimer's.
More information about Alzheimer's, and breaking news regarding
treatments for Alzheimer's can be found at Medline
Plus.
Yet more information regarding the latest medical breakthroughs
and research as regards Alzheimer's Disease can be found at
the Alzheimer
Research Forum.
Age Line is a proud member of the Better
Business Bureau. If you are interested in bringing
someone into your home to provide care, it is highly
recommended that you first check their credentials with
the Better Business Bureau.
National
Alliance for Caregiving provides tips and support resources
for caregivers.
The National Association of
Homecare Online offers excellent coverage of political
and legal issues that directly effect homecare workers, caregivers,
and the recipients of homecare. Age Line is a proud member
of The National Association of Home Care.
NextSteps
is a rich resource of information for elderly and disabled
individuals.
AARP
has a wonderful page dedicated to helping caregivers deal
with the stresses of caregiving.
Senior
Friends is a wonderful website targeted towards seniors.
Lifeline
provides emergency response and support services for
elderly and disabled individuals.
The
Department of Senior and Adult Services for Cuyahoga
County lists several valuable resources for local seniors
including Home Energy Assistance programs, Benefits
Checkup, and an explanation of Medicare and Medicaid
benefits available for local seniors.
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