Caregiving Resources

Caregivers may find the following of assistance:

• The Caregiver’s Checklist, which outlines information and activities that can make a difference in being prepared for caregiving.  Click here to order a free copy.

• Caregiver’s Bill of Rights, which reminds us all that caregivers have a right to their own lives and to be supported by both their families and professionals in the field of caregiving.  Click here to order a free copy.

• Calendar of Events.  Click here to view the current calendar. Click here to order a free printed copy.

• What is Alzheimer’s Disease? What is Dementia?  Click here to order a free copy.

Other Resources

In recent years there has been an explosion of information on caregiving and a wide range of topics that are of interest to caregivers and seniors alike.

• Across the country at state and local levels, communities offer a wide range of programs and support systems for seniors. At the same time, the programs offered in each state may vary greatly, as does the degree to which a community is elder friendly and elder ready.

• You can find information in every book store, but ask for recommendations from other caregivers, primary care providers, professionals like staff members at the Volen Center, and support group leaders.

• Contact your local Area Agency on Aging, county senior services, or your state’s Department of Elder Affairs or Senior Services. Names vary but you will find listings in the local telephone book for local, county, and state agencies.

• Contact your local senior center, where information on services should be available.

• Refer to websites provided by national organizations such as the National Council on Aging (NCOA) and the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP). These national organizations have performed extensive research to develop and provide the best information possible for the use of caregivers and seniors alike.

• Search the Internet. Be specific in selecting search terms. Do not use terms like “senior activities.” Do use terms like “Florida senior centers”, “adult day care guidelines”, “caregiver training or education.”