Caregiver: Tips for Eldercare

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1. Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA) - www.caregiver.org

• Offers: Education, legal/financial guidance, support groups, and care navigation.

2. AARP Family Caregiving - www.aarp.org/caregiving

• Offers: Articles, tools, checklists, financial resources, and local support directories.

3. National Alliance for Caregiving - www.caregiving.org

• Offers: Research, policy, advocacy, and toolkits for diverse caregivers.

4. Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration on Aging) - www.eldercare.acl.gov

• Toll-Free: 1-800-677-1116
• Use this tool to find local agencies on aging and services by ZIP code.
   

5. Area Agencies on Aging (AAA)

• Varies by state (e.g., Maryland Department of Aging)
• Services: Meals on Wheels, respite care, transportation, home safety, adult day programs.

6. Alzheimer’s Association - www.alz.org

• 24/7 Helpline: 1-800-272-3900
• Care consultation, training, support groups, local chapter referrals.
   

7. Dementia Friendly America - www.dfamerica.org

• Resources for building dementia-friendly communities.

8. Caregiver Action Network (CAN) - www.caregiveraction.org

• Peer support forums, self-care tools, stress management.
   

9. SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Locator - www.findtreatment.gov

• Mental health and substance abuse treatment locator for caregivers and care recipients.

 10. BenefitsCheckUp (by NCOA) - www.benefitscheckup.org

• Helps caregivers and older adults find financial assistance programs.
   

11. Medicaid Long-Term Care Programs

• State-specific programs may offer caregiver stipends, respite care, or home-based supports.
   

12. Legal Aid for the Elderly

• Contact your local legal aid society for assistance with POAs, guardianship, and advance directives.