Caregiving Support Groups

American Red Cross Family Caregiver Classes; The purpose of Family Caregiver Support Classes is to help participants gain an understanding of what is involved in caring for a loved one and know how to provide that care through eight one-hour class modules covering topics such as personal care, nutrition, home safety and others

Support Groups for Caregivers and others; Milwaukee, WI

Arizona Assisted Living Caregiver Training, Online

Hand To Hope; Various Dates and Locations in Florida

Maine SAVVY Caregiver Training; Various Dates and Locations in Maine

Caregiver Support; Auburn, NY

Caregiverlist – Caregiver Certification powered by aQuire; This 10-hour training course allows you to learn the caregiving skills through reading the training (audio also available) and taking the exam for each module.

National Association of Area Agencies on Aging Provides information and helps older persons and persons with disabilities live with dignity and choices in their homes and communities for as long as possible.

Eldercare Locator  Public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging connecting you to services
for older adults and their families.

New Lifestyles Online is the oldest and largest resource for Seniors, offering listings of Assisted Living, Nursing Home, CCRC, and Alzheimer’s Care facilities. NLO has been offering free printed directories for over 15 years.

National Council of Aging  Check on  benefits and public programs available to seniors in need.

Government Benefits Find out which government benefits you may be eligible to receive.

Medicare  Official Medicare Site

Natl. Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers Find a Care Manager near you.

National Adult Day Services Association   Find information about Adult Day services

National Association of Daily Money Managers  Professionals providing financial/bookkeeping services to senior citizens.

Consumer Consortium on Assisted Living  Focused on Person-centered living

National Association for Home Care & Hospice  The nation’s largest trade association representing the interests and concerns
of home care agencies, hospices, and home care aide organizations.

360 Degrees of Financial Literacy Free programs to help Americans to understand their personal finances through every stage of life.

Family Caregiving 101 Helpful advice and ideas on caring for a loved one.

Get support: Children of Aging Parents  Nonprofit, charitable organization assisting in providing caregivers with reliable information, referrals and support.

Caregiver Community Action Network  NFCA volunteers who are available to help educate, provide support and connect family caregivers.

E-Communities  You can connect to one another via email, post questions and seek advice.

The Family Caregiver Forum Post questions, receive support and communicate with others.

Page last updated August 7, 2012