CAREGIVER RESOURCES
ALS – Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association | www.also.org | 800-782-4747
Alzheimer's Association | www.alz.org | 800-272-3900
The Alzheimer's Association has 24 /7 Masters Level Clinicians available to answer questions or provide guidance.
American Academy for Cerebral Palsy | www.aacpdm.org | 414-918-3014
American Association for the Blind Society | www.afb.org | 800-232-5463
American Association of Kidney Patients | www.aakp.org | 800-749-2257
American Cancer Society | www.cancer.org | 800-227-2345
American Diabetes Association | www.diabetes.org | 800-342-2383
American Heart Association | www.heart.org | 800-242-8721
American Lung Association | www.lung.org | 800-545-8252
American Parkinson Disease Association | www.apdaparkinson.org | 800-223-2732
Arthritis Foundation and Fibromyalgia | www.arthritis.org | 800-283-7800
Brain Tumor Society | www.tbts.org | 800-770-8287
Cancer Care | www.cancercare.org | 800-813-4673
Epilepsy Foundation | www.epilepsyfoundation.org | 800-332-1000
Huntington’s Disease Society of America | www.hsda.org | 800-345-4372
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society | www.lls.org | 800-995-4572
Multiple Sclerosis Foundation | www.msfacts.org | 888-673-6287
Muscular Dystrophy Association | www.mda.org | 800-572-1717
National Parkinson’s Foundation | 800-327-4545
Helpful Websites
Aging with Dignity | www.agingiwthdignity.org | 888-594-7437
Caregivers: Elder Care Resources and Support | www.caregivers.com
Caregiving.com | www.caregiving.com | 773-343-6341
Eldercare Locator | www.eldercare.gov | 800-977-1116
Family Caregiver Alliance | www.caregiver.org | 800-445-8106
Medicare | www.medicare.gov | 800-medicare
Today’s Caregiver | www.caregiver.com | 800-829-2734
Veterans Administration | www.va.gov/health/HealthWellness.asp | 800-827-1000
Book Resources
There are numerous books on caregivers, caregiving, and supporting caregivers. These are some of our favorites we have personally reviewed.
Our number one pick for easy-to-ready caregivers helps covers a lot of different subjects.
The Complete Caregiver Support Guide
Written By: Ester R.A. Leutenberg, Carroll Morris, Kathy A. Khalsa
BOOK RESOURCES SPECIFICALLY FOR ALZHEIMER'S & DEMENTIA
This is not a read straight-through book, but it is a wonderful and valuable resource book filled with just about every situation you may encounter with someone living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias.
This is an easy read of Gary’s own journey with his father with practical advice and common sense caregiving in an easy-to- understand format.
The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for People Who Have Alzheimer Disease and Other Dementias
Written By: Nancy L. Mace, Peter V. Rabins
Staying Afloat in a Sea of Forgetfulness: Common Sense Caregiving Expanded Edition
Written By: Gary Joseph LeBlanc
Those ministering to or wanting to minister to those living with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia might find this book helpful.
When Words Fail: Practical Ministry to People with Dementia and Their Caregivers
Written By: Kathy Berry