Below are a number of web sites that families caring for a sick or frail person at home may find useful.
| The Administration on Aging | A site sponsored by the Federal Department of Health and Human Services. |
| The National Institute on Aging | This site is sponsored by the National Institute of Health and has good health care information for seniors and their families. |
| Family Caregiver's Alliance | A not-for-profit organization sponsored site with a lot of good information for caregivers. |
| www.mdchoice.com | |
| www.intelihealth.com | |
| www.medicare.gov | |
| www.aarp.org | |
| www.aginginplace.org | |
| www.alz.org | |
| www.mayoclinic.com | |
| www.ncoa.gov |
| Health and Disease | Website |
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Care Guide Care Guide is an award winning website featuring a full range of services and articles on health issues. |
www.careguide.com |
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American Heart Association There is a vast amount on cardiovascular disease, including risk assessments, diet recommendations are also available on this site. |
www.americanheart.org |
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Arthritis Foundation The most up-to-date information on arthritis is provided on this site. Causes and effects are also discussed on this site. |
www.arthritis.org |
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American Diabetes Association This is the nation's leading nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information, arrange for an online risk assessment, get information about exercise and diet, and visit the online store. |
www.diabetes.org |
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National Cancer Institute This site provides the most up-to-date information on the causes and treatment for cancer. |
www.nci.gov |
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Alzheimer's Association This site has great research, tips for caregivers, links to local chapters, and tips for staying cognitive. |
www.alz.org |
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Depression.Com This site provides an excellent overview of depression and different type of depression. |
www.depression.com |
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National Institute of Mental Health Provides free information on depression and other mental illnesses in English and Spanish. |
www.nimh.nih.gov |
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Resources on Health Care and Health Plans for people with Disabilities This site provides resources on Health Care and Health Plans for people with disabilities. |
www.jik.com/pwdm.com |
| Government Resource Links | Website |
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Medicare This site provides information on Medicare and selecting a nursing home. |
www.medicare.gov |
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Administration on Aging This site provides a great deal of information on the status of the elderly. |
www.aoa.dhhs.gov |
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Aging in Place This site is designed to help people with laws and financial issues around assistive care. |
www.aginginplace.org |
| Miscellaneous Websites | |
| National Institute for Complimentary and Alternative Medicine. | www.nccamnih.gov |
| Exercise Guide for Older Adults | www.nih.gov/nia |
| American Geriatrics Association | www.americangeriatrics.org/education/forum/alzcare.shtml |
