Helpful Links for Caregivers

Caregivers and family members who are looking for information and resources might find the following Web sites helpful:

www.caregiver.org
Sponsored by the Family Caregiver Alliance. Click on this site to find on-line discussion groups and helpful advise for at-home caregivers.

www.alz.org
Sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association, this site has a 24-hour help line for families and caregivers. It also keeps you up to date with the latest news about Alzheimer's.

www.agingwithdignity.org
Sponsored by Aging with Dignity, a nonprofit agency founded in 1996. This organization helps families plan and receive the care they need.

www.ctelderlaw.org
Sponsored by Connecticut Legal Services. This site will help you find legal assistance, and information about living wills, housing and other issues. Pamphlets and self-help manuals on this site are written in English and Spanish.

www.medicare.gov
The official U.S. government site for people on Medicare. Check here for the latest information on Medicare, health care, and long-term care issues.

www.eldercare.gov
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This site links you and your caregiver with information about a variety of services for senior citizens. Information is provided in languages including Spanish, Chinese and French.

www.ctelderlyservices.state.ct.us
Sponsored by the state Department of Social Services, visit this site for information about various programs serving older adults.

www.nationalmssociety.org
This is the official site of the national Multiple Sclerosis Society, with links to its chapters in Connecticut and other states. This web site offers information about a variety of issues and programs to help people with MS and their families.