Caregiver Resources
For patients who have cognitive impairment, it is essential that the physician have clear and supportive communication with caregivers to assist them in addressing the needs of the patient. This section provides resources to help the physician and family caregivers communicate clearly on a care plan that best serves the needs of the person with cognitive impairment. While the priority should be on finding local resources that are tailored to the person and family caregiver needs, the following online or national resources may be a helpful starting place.
Caregiver Resources
Caring for a Person with Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s Caregiving from the National Institute on Aging is designed for family members and caregivers of people who have Alzheimer’s disease. It provides helpful information about the disease, making the patient’s home safe, managing daily activities, and planning for the future.
Caregiver Resources & Long-Term Care
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services provides information on issues such as supporting the caregiver, support from a distance, elder care assistance, alternatives to nursing homes, and government health resources.
Dementia Careblazers
Developed by a board certified geropsychologist, Dementia Careblazers includes online resources, the Dementia Caregiver Survival Guide, a blog, and videos (available on YouTube) related to real-life support for caregivers.
Resources from AARP
AARP Caregiving
Access comprehensive caregiving resources and support covering topics on care at home, nursing homes, medical, financial, and legal issues, life balance and local resources.
AARP State/Local Resource Guides
AARP created state caregiver resource guides to help family caregivers access key programs, services, and agencies in their community; the guides include tools and support for everything from health, legal and financial assistance to respite care.
Common Caregiving Terminology
Understand key caregiving terms and definitions for the most confusing acronyms and terms.
AARP Toll-Free Family Caregiving Resource Line
1-877-333-5885 (English) 1-888-971-2013 (Spanish)
While our agents cannot provide specific advice, they can recommend resources on several topics affecting caregivers ranging from Homecare, Safety in the home, legal issues, long distance caregiving, veteran caregiving and more.