Associations and Organizations
Here you will find hands-on information for caregivers that will assist you in planning, education and care. It is important that you take advantage of the many resources to make the task of caregiving as easy as possible.
HelpingCaregivers.com assumes no responsibility for the use of resource information provided. Our furnishing links to these sites is not to be construed as an endorsement.
HelpingPatients.org 
An interactive Web site by PhRMA
and 48 of its member companies. This site was designed to help you find
patient assistance programs for which you may qualify.
http://www.helpingpatients.org
Listed in Alphabetical Order:
AARP Web Place: Caregiving
American Association of Retired Persons informs caregivers about various issues of
caregiving.
http://www.aarp.org/families/caregiving/
The AGS Foundation for Health in Aging (FHA)
A national non-profit organization established in 1999 by The American Geriatrics Society. We aim to build a bridge between the research and practice of Geriatrics and the Public, and to advocate on behalf of older adults and their special health care needs.
http://www.healthinaging.org
Alzheimer’s Association
Gateway to a wealth of information concerning Alzheimer’s.
http://www.alz.org
American Medical Association
A physician association introduces these web pages to provide caregivers with information and tools for assessing caregiver health and for locating additional resources to assist in reducing the risks of
caregiving.
http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/4642.html
Caregvers-USA
A Nationwide database of community-based services for caregivers.
http://www.caregivers-usa.org
Children of Aging Parents
A charitable organization whose mission is to assist the nearly 54 million caregivers with reliable information, referrals and support.
http://www.caps4caregivers.org
Family Caregiving Alliance
Offers a source of information on topics of interest to caregivers.
http://www.caregiver.org
Generations United
A national organization focusing on bridging the generations with strategies, programs and support.
http://www.gu.org
National Family Caregivers Association
A national organization dedicated to making life better for family caregivers. It offers a variety of information and support to family caregivers.
http://www.nfcacares.org
National Parkinson Foundation
Patient and caregivers resources concerning Parkinson disease.
http://www.parkinson.org
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