LINKS
Websites for Caregivers
Elder Abuse Websites
Loss & Life Changes
Additional Changes
Websites for Caregivers
- www.caregiving.com - Online support groups (several to choose from), lots of info and resources.
- www.caregiving.org - National Alliance for Caregiving, great links to resources.
- www.nfcacares.org - National Family Caregivers Association is a grass roots organization. Caregivers can join as members (free). Great website, helpful tips for caregivers.
- www.caregivers.com - Has some helpful info for everyone but the “good stuff” requires registration. Has a basic assessment tool to see what may be needed for an older adult.
- www.aarp.org - AARP website, lots of great resources and links. Click on the “Health and Wellness” section fro helpful info on stress management and depression.
- Alzheimer’s Association
- Minnesota Board on Aging
- Minnesota Department of Human Services – Aging
- Minnesota Help.Info – This website, produced and managed by the Minnesota Board on Aging and the Department of Human Services, is a wonderful website for caregivers who need to connect with resources in Minnesota.
Metro County Websites
These websites will provide information on county services available for
older adults or younger disabled individuals and contact information for
specific services.
- Anoka County
- Carver County
- Dakota County
- Hennepin County - link coming (their website appears to be having issues)
- Ramsey County
- Scott County
- Washington County
End of Life Websites
Elder Abuse Websites
- WordBridges (Research Sources)
- National Commitee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse
- National Association of State Units on Aging
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration on Aging.
- National Institute on Aging
- National Center on Elder Abuse
- Minnesota Department of Human Services
- Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse
- ElderCare Rights Alliance
Loss & Life Changes
- Loss of a loved one (online chat rooms, information)
- Loss of pet (online change rooms, information)
- Grief (online chat rooms, online counseling)
- Grief/Loss (caregiving information)
- Retirement (men)
- The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI)
Minnesota Chapter
Phone: 651-645-2948 - Center for Grief, 1133 Grand Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105
Phone: 651-641-0177
Policy/Government
- Minnesota Department of Human Services
- Medicare
- Social Security Administration
- Administration on Aging
Senior Organizations
- www.aarp.org - AARP website, lots of great resources and links
- Minnesota Senior Federation
- Vital Aging Network
Long-Term Care
