At some point during your caregiver journey, you most likely will need to find resources to ease your load. Below are some of the formal sources of resources, but remember to utilize your informal resources as well: a neighborhood kid to mow your lawn, prayers from your church members, a friend or family member who is happy to hear from you day or night, drive-thru pharmacies that enable you to bring your loved one with you, etc.

Helpful Websites

• www.netofcare.org
  Has great information on caregiving at home, especially pain and symptom control.


• www.selfhelpmagazine.com
  Covers topics such as: Addictions, Aging, Chronic Illness, Death, Grief, & Suicide, Depression & Anxiety, Humor, Health & Spirituality, Personal Growth, Relationships, Trauma & Violence.


• www.alzonline.net
  Has online caregiver classes, as well as helpful information on Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia.


• www.alzwell.com
  Dedicated to helping dementia caregivers to find understanding, wisdom, and support throughout the caregiving journey.


• www.caregiver.com
  This is one of our favorites! It has current articles on caregiving, e-newsletters, a place to post questions, and is very user-friendly.


• www.thehospice.org/caregiv
  This organization provided training to us to develop The Caregiver Journey. Their website has several great tools and tips for caregivers.


• www.ec-online.net
  Provides a wealth of resources on aging, nursing home standards, and more. Also has an online chat group.


• www.care-givers.com
  Offers hands on emotional and spiritual support to both family and professional caregivers in their times of need.


• www.caregiver.org
  Sponsored by the Family Caregiver Alliance, this site has everything from pubic policy and research to Medicare answers to caregiver tips.


• www.familycareamerica.com
  Source of information and resources for caregivers of the elderly, disabled, and chronically ill.


• www2.state.ga.us
  This is the Georgia DHS Department of Aging Service’s site.


• www.hearttoheartradio.org
  Includes a series of three radio sessions (one hour each) on caring for the terminally ill.


• www.thefamilycaregiver.org
  This site has great encouragement for caregivers, as well as some practical tips. Operated by the National Family Caregivers Association.


• www.painlaw.org
  This website is a public resource of general information on the legal aspects of pain management and end-of-life care in the United States.


• www.partnersagainstpain.com
  Great resource for pain management and symptom control. Gives advice for controlling side effects of medications too.


• www.webmd.com
  Most comprehensive website for health information.
  Note: we recommend using this as a tool to use in partnership with your doctor, not to replace individualized medical attention.


• www.wsradio.com/copingwithcaregiving
  Internet radio station that has a regular program on caregiving