RE: Seniors
Caregivers and Caregiving in America

Resources for those individuals giving care to another.

Administration on Aging (AoA)
The AoA website contains helpful information on caregiving, including a government-sponsored program called Eldercare Locator that finds community assistance for seniors nationwide, including Adult Day Care.

Aging Network Services (ANS)
ANS helps families select a geriatric care manager to visit seniors in all areas of the country.  They match up the senior care professional with skills in the area of particular need.

AARP on Caregiving
AARP is a great resource for caregivers and caregiving.

American Cancer Society and Caregiving
Taking care of a person with cancer is an important, and sometimes difficult, job. In this page of ACS's website you'll find information and resources to make it easier.

American Diabetes Association
If you are providing care for someone with diabetes, the American Diabetes Association is a great source of information to help ensure sensitivity and awareness, better medical care, and increased quality of life.

Children of Aging Parents (CAPS)
Children of Aging Parents is a nonprofit, charitable organization whose mission is to assist the nation's nearly 54 million caregivers of the elderly or chronically ill with reliable information, referrals and support, and to heighten public awareness that the health of the family caregivers is essential to ensure quality care of the nation's growing elderly population.

Meals on Wheels Association of America (MOWAA)
MOWAA offers support and professional training to those who provide congregate and home-delivered meal services. Includes an extensive list of programs throughout the United States.

National Adult Day Services Association (NADSA)
The National Adult Day Services Association (NADSA) is the leading voice of the rapidly growing adult day services (ADS) industry and the national focal point for ADS providers.  Find a Member Adult Day Service here.

National Association for Home Care (NAHC)
The NAHC is the nation's largest trade association representing the interests and concerns of home care agencies, hospices, and home care aide organizations.  However, they have great information for consumers including finding a home care or hospice service provider.

ParentingYourParents.com
Helping you help your parents, this site is a great resource for elder care information.

Reference
Society of Certified Senior Advisors®. (2009) Working With Seniors: Health, Financial, and Social Issues.