Tools and Resources
Designed to Help Caregivers.
Resources
These Web sites are available to help make the job of being a caregiver a little easier to manage.
AGIS Network
Education, support, expert advice, local resources, and a vibrant community for caregivers and families of the elderly.
http://www.agis.com
Education, support, expert advice, local resources, and a vibrant community for caregivers and families of the elderly.
http://www.agis.com
CareCentral
A personalized Web service that lets you create a private, secure online community for loved ones during significant health events.
http://www.carecentral.com
A personalized Web service that lets you create a private, secure online community for loved ones during significant health events.
http://www.carecentral.com
CareConnection.com
In-depth resources from trusted sources, interactive tools, and connections to leading experts and caregivers who share their experiences and inspiration.
http://www.careconnection.com
In-depth resources from trusted sources, interactive tools, and connections to leading experts and caregivers who share their experiences and inspiration.
http://www.careconnection.com
Caregiver.com
Caregiver.com produces Today's Caregiver magazine, the first national magazine dedicated to caregivers and the "Sharing Wisdom Caregivers Conferences."
http://www.caregiver.com
Caregiver.com produces Today's Caregiver magazine, the first national magazine dedicated to caregivers and the "Sharing Wisdom Caregivers Conferences."
http://www.caregiver.com
Caregivinghelp.org
Features short video and text educational modules on a variety of caregiving topics.
http://www.CAREgivinghelp.org
Features short video and text educational modules on a variety of caregiving topics.
http://www.CAREgivinghelp.org
Children of Aging Parents (CAPS)
A network of support groups, and publications and programs that promote public awareness of the value and needs of family caregivers.
http://www.caps4caregivers.org
A network of support groups, and publications and programs that promote public awareness of the value and needs of family caregivers.
http://www.caps4caregivers.org
COPD-Caregiving Is Not for Wimps!
A blog for the COPD caregiver community.
http://caregivingisnotforwimps.blogspot.com
A blog for the COPD caregiver community.
http://caregivingisnotforwimps.blogspot.com
Intel/Connecting for Care
Developed by Intel Corporation in collaboration with the NFCA, caregivers can create profiles, communicate on forums, and search for resources.
http://www.ConnectingForCare.com
Developed by Intel Corporation in collaboration with the NFCA, caregivers can create profiles, communicate on forums, and search for resources.
http://www.ConnectingForCare.com
Lotsa Helping Hands
A site from the American Lung Association where family and friends can create communities to assist caregivers with daily tasks and challenges.
http://lung.lotsahelpinghands.com
A site from the American Lung Association where family and friends can create communities to assist caregivers with daily tasks and challenges.
http://lung.lotsahelpinghands.com
National Family Caregiver Association
A national organization that educates, supports, and empowers caregivers.
http://www.thefamilycaregiver.org
A national organization that educates, supports, and empowers caregivers.
http://www.thefamilycaregiver.org
Next Step in Care
Offering a range of guides and checklists — most intended for family caregivers of persons with serious illnesses, with some specifically for healthcare providers.
http://www.nextstepincare.org
Offering a range of guides and checklists — most intended for family caregivers of persons with serious illnesses, with some specifically for healthcare providers.
http://www.nextstepincare.org
Rosalynn Carter Institute for Human Development (RCI)
Educational programs for caregivers as well as research and information about caregiving.
http://www.rci.gsw.edu
Educational programs for caregivers as well as research and information about caregiving.
http://www.rci.gsw.edu
The Healing Project
Provides support, education, resources, and help to those who face life-threatening and life-altering diseases.
http://www.thehealingproject.org
Provides support, education, resources, and help to those who face life-threatening and life-altering diseases.
http://www.thehealingproject.org
Well Spouse Association
A national membership organization that gives support to husbands, wives, and partners of the chronically ill and/or disabled.
http://www.wellspouse.org
A national membership organization that gives support to husbands, wives, and partners of the chronically ill and/or disabled.
http://www.wellspouse.org
Here are some other tools you can check out that can help you care for your loved one.
How to Recognize and What to Do About an Exacerbation
A downloadable fact sheet from the COPD Foundation.
A downloadable fact sheet from the COPD Foundation.
