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FCA has developed a wide array of services and publications based on caregiver needs. The FCA website provides information and advice for caregivers, as well as numerous fact sheets.
The NFCA website offers tip sheets, how-to guides, a peer bulletin board and other resources for family caregivers.
TheCaregiversVoice.com provides family and professional caregivers with timely information through News Updates, a Blog, an Events Calendar and a monthly advice column.
TheCaregiversVoice.com provides family and professional caregivers with timely information through News Updates, a Blog, an Events Calendar and a monthly advice column.
WSA gives support to wives, husbands, and partners of the chronically ill and/or disabled. They offer an online forum, local Well Spouse support groups, a mentorship program and other resources.
CAPS provides caregivers of the elderly or chronically ill with reliable information, referrals and support, including an online Caregiver Guide.
Senior Living Map is a free website to help seniors and their caregivers choose between different living options.
Provides information, news, message boards/forums and other resources for caregivers.
An online community of caregivers communicating through chat rooms, instant messaging, discussion conferences, an event calendar and member blogs.
A website and monthly newsletter providing useful tips, advice, information and resources to the family caregiver of the elderly.
A website and magazine providing practical advice for the family caregiver.
National magazine dedicated to caregivers. The website offers topic specific newsletters, online discussion lists, back issue articles of Today's Caregiver Magazine, chatrooms and an online store.
NAWS is dedicated to addressing the needs and interests of working people age 50 and older. The "Family Matters" section of the website includes articles on caring for an aging parent.
Through its website AARP offers resources on aging and retirement; discounts on drugs, travel; insurance, financial services, and a wide range of unique benefits and products for members. Articles and resources on caregiving can be found in the "Family, Home and Legal" section of the website.
The Eldercare Locator, a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging, connects older Americans and their caregivers with sources of information on senior services. The service links those who need assistance with state and local area agencies on aging and community-based organizations that serve older adults and their caregivers.
Elder Issues offers several services, including their Life Ledger online record keeping service. Life Ledger allows users to create a personal record of medical and financial information. The user can grant family members, doctors or others access to the information in the event of an emergency.
AFA provides a network of websites offering information on Alzheimer's Disease and dementia, including resources for family and professional caregivers.
The NAFC website provides information on types of incontinence and treatment options. The online store offers publications for people living with incontinence, theircaregivers and healthcare professionals.
Provides information and educational materials about incontinence prevention and solutions.
The Incontinence Support Center is dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate information as well as offering support about incontinence in all it's forms. The website creates a sense of community through a forum and live chat features.
WOCN is a professional, international nursing society of nurse professionals who are experts in the care of patients with wound, ostomy and continence problems. The WOCN website provides patient guides and a WOC Nurse Referral tool for locating WOC nurses in your state.
The UOAA was created to fill the void left by the dissolution of the United Ostomy Association. The UOAA website provides information on local support groups, as well as a discussion board and chat room for people who have, or will have, an ostomy or other intestinal or urinary diversion.
The CCFA website provides information on living with IBD, including resources for kids and teens. The website also enables users to find local chapters, clinical trials and physicians.
NDRN is the nonprofit membership organization for the federally mandated Protection and Advocacy (P&A) Systems and Client Assistance Programs (CAP) for individuals with disabilities. Collectively, the P&A/CAP network is the largest provider of legally based advocacyservices to people with disabilities in the United States.
The N.O.D. website provides disability-related news, informationand resources.
The Bubel/Aiken Foundation provides services and financial assistance to facilitate the full integration of children with disabilities into the life environment of those without.
The PVA website provides information and resources for veterans of the armed forces who have experienced spinal cord injury or dysfunction, their spouses and the professionals who care for them.
PRC provides a comprehensive, national source of information for people living with spinal cord injury, paralysis and all mobility related disabilities.
The mission of SBAA is to promote the prevention of spina bifida and to enhance the lives of all affected.
Dedicated to improving the quality of life for Americans living with the results of spinal cord injury and disease (SCI/D) and their families.
The NSA website offers information for medical professionals, stroke survivors, caregivers and families.
The ASA provides information about strokes, stroke prevention and life after stroke, as well as resources for healthcare professionals.
An online stroke support organization providing stroke support and information.
An international Internet-centered coalition of stroke survivors and their families, in addition to doctors, nurses and therapists involved with stroke.