• General Resources
• Specialized Resources
• Recommended Reading

GENERAL RESOURCES

American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
(202) 434-2560
http://www.aarp.org

AARP publishes helpful brochures and pamphlets, including a free Caregiver Resource Kit which includes "Miles Away and Still Caring," a booklet for long-distance caregivers. To receive a copy, write to AARP Fulfillment (EE)756, P.O. Box 22796, Long Beach, CA 90801-5796.

Eldercare Locator
(800) 677-1116
http://www.aoa.dhhs.gov/elderpage/locator.html

Nationwide service administered by the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging to help families find information about a wide range of community services for older people: services such as home-delivered meals; transportation; legal assistance; housing options; recreation and social activities; adult day care; senior center programs; home health services; elder abuse prevention; nursing home ombudsmen.

Call between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Have the following information ready: the name and address of the older person; the zip code to aid in identifying the nearest information and assistance sources; a brief general description of the problem or type of assistance you are seeking.

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
(602) 881-4005
http://www.naela.com

Provides information and referrals to attorneys specializing in elder law.

National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers
(602) 881-8008
http://www.caremanager.org/

Provides referrals to professional geriatric care managers nationwide.

National Council on Aging (NCOA)
(202) 479-1200
http://www.ncoa.org

A comprehensive membership association for professionals, organizations, volunteers, and individuals who provide care and services to older persons and their families. The National Institute on Adult Daycare can also be reached at this phone number.

Dedicated to improving the life of family caregivers through educational outreach, research, support, and validation. Publishes a quarterly newsletter, Take Care!, and maintains a support network linking caregivers. Individual caregiver dues are $10 annually.

National Institute on Aging
(301) 496-1752 or (800) 222-2225
http://www.nih.gov/nia

Conducts and supports research, training, information dissemination, and programs related to aging.

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SPECIALIZED RESOURCES

Alzheimer's Association
(312) 335-8700 or (800) 272-3900
http://www.alz.org

Provides information on the illness and referrals to medical resources, as well as to local chapters, publications, and support.

National Parkinson's Foundation
(800) 327-4545;
in Florida (800) 433-7022;
in California, (800) 400-8448
http;//www.parkinson.org

Provides educational materials, referrals to medical centers and specialists throughout the country, and information about support groups.

National Stroke Association
(800) 787-6537
http://www.stroke.org

Provides informational pamphlets, booklets, and referrals to chapters and support groups. Publishes The Road Ahead, a book that caregivers will find helpful. Staff members are available to answer questions.

RECOMMENDED READING

The 36-Hour Day
N.L. Mace, M.A. and P.V. Robins, M.D., M.H.P; Werner Books

The Caregivers' Manual
G.B. Williams and Patie Kay; Citadel Press

Caring for Yourself While Caring for Your Aging Parent
C. Berman; Harper and Row

When Your Parents Grow Old
F.D. Shelley

How to Survive Your Aging Parents
B.H. Shulman, M.D.; Surrey Books

Hiring Home Caregivers
D.H. Susik, M.A.

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