RESOURCES

Today's Caregiver - a web site from the magazine, Today's Caregiver

Caregiving - online articles on caregiver issues

Nursing Home Info - information about choosing a nursing home

AgeNet Solutions for Better Aging - articles on caregiving, housing, legal, insurance, health, home and drugs

The Eldercare Locator - search for eldercare resources in any state

The Eldercare Resource Center - a variety of articles on all aspects of caregiving.

ElderWeb - news updates on legislative, health, legal and consumer protection issues.

Assisted Living Info - a guide for selecting an assisted living facility anywhere in the US

Life Answers - a series of online articles sponsored by American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)

Alzheimer's, Dementia and Driving - coping with the dilemma of persuading a family member with Alzheimer's to stop driving.

The American Medical Association's Caregiver Assessment Questionnaire - caregivers rate their level of stress. (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)

Caregiver's Handbook - a complete online handbook for caregivers written by the San Diego County Mental Health Services

INFOLINE of Connecticut - information about state financial assistance programs, housing, home care, support groups and legal issues

Center for Medicare Advocacy - helps seniors and people with disabilities understand Medicare benefits and obtain needed services

CT Partnership for Long Term Care - information about purchasing long term care insurance

Careplanner- online decision support tools for seniors, individuals with physical impairments and their caregivers