Caregiver Resources

The National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) is dedicated to providing support to family caregivers and the professionals who help them and to increasing public awareness of issues facing family caregivers.

Hospice Foundation of America (HFA) provides information and resources on Hospice, offers help in understanding loss & coping with grief.

The Wisconsin Family Caregiver Support Program offers information, support and resources to help caregivers better care for their loved ones -- and themselves.

DEMENTIA SPECIFIC WEBSITES

The Alzheimer's Association provides information to people with Alzheimer's and caregivers.

An on-line booklet from by the National Institute of Health provides basic information about the disease.

Mayo Clinic Alzheimer's Disease Center contains articles on driving, caregiving tips and tools, nutrition, communication, stress management and depression.

A listing of local diagnostic clinics, education and training opportunities provided by the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Institute.

The Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center Web site will help you find current, comprehensive Alzheimer's disease (AD) information and resources.