Resources from "For Grief's Sake"
Caregiving
The Family Caregiver Support Program Locating the Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP) near you, call toll free the Elder Care Locator 1-800-677-1116. This number is available from Monday through Friday 9 AM-8 PM (except U.S. federal holidays) or website.
Caregiving Handbook
Search for online versions of caregiver resources that are regularly updated on practical aspects of caregiving and available guidance such as:
National Institutes of Health, The Caregiver’s Handbook
MIT Family Caregiver Handbook This excellent caregiver handbook from MIT has not been updated since 2007 and is specific to Massachusetts. We still highly recommend this for its comprehensive guidance, although resources it cites may need updates and further searching for local resources.
Complementary Therapies
NIH National Library of Medicine: Psychiatric Clinics of North America Journal
Tai Chi and Qi Gong for the treatment and Prevention of Mental Health Disorders
Diseases
Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s Association Help and Support Information pages.
NIH National Institute on Aging Alzheimer’s Disease Fact Sheet
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, ALS
Centers for Disease Control ALS Registry Organizations that Support ALS Patients and Caregivers
Cancer
NIH National Cancer Institute: Understanding Cancer
CaringBridge How to Find and Join a Cancer Support Group
Diabetes Mellitus
The American Diabetes Association
Multiple Sclerosis, MS
National Multiple Sclerosis Society: What is MS
Parkinson’s Disease
NIH National Institutes of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Focus on Parkinson’s Disease Research
Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research Understanding Parkinson’s
Stroke
American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association
Elder Abuse
Call the Elder Care locator as above under caregiving. Or visit this website.
Elder Law Attorney
The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) or your
local bar association.
Generally, if you are 60 years old or older, you may qualify for free legal assistance for seniors based on your income and assets. You can find senior legal services here. (Sources provided by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau)
Exercise
Geriatric Care Managers
Gratitude
Mindfulness
NIH National Center for Complementary and Integrative Medicine.
Fact Sheet Meditation and Mindfulness: What You Need To Know
American Psychological Association: Mindfulness meditation: A research-proven way to reduce stress. Mindfulness meditation can improve both mental and physical health.