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Caregiver Web Resources
Caregiver Resources On The Web
Updated 4/21/10
If you're a caregiver for an older friend or relative (or even for a younger person), your time is precious. You need advice, help and information, but your resources are limited. Mid-East Area Agency on Aging has designed this guide for those who might only have an hour to spend on the Internet. Even if you are using the computer at your nearest library branch or at a friend's house, you should be able to get helpful information from the Web sites listed below in a very short time. Just click on the name of a site or item listed for the site to see the information.
AgeNet
Good place to start for those just beginning caregiving duties. More quick articles, several on topics not covered at other sites.
Whether you’re an older adult, a disabled adult or a family caregiver, the Missouri Alliance of Area Agencies on Aging can inform you on services and programs that can help maintain an independent lifestyle.
Medicare
Medicare Caregiver Information:
Family Caregiver Alliance
The most comprehensive guide to caregiver issues we've found on the Web. FCA offers "support for caregivers of adults with Alzheimer's disease, stroke, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson's disease, ALS and related brain disorders."
Highlights:
NFCA: National Family Caregivers Association
Dedicated to making life better for America's family caregivers. Includes information on NFC Month, caregiving resources, and services for caregivers.
ElderCare Online
A wealth of information, including bi-monthly newsletter "The Caregiver's Beacon," which can be delivered free to your e-mail address.
Administration on Aging
Resources for elders and families
Highlights:
Links to various agencies on aging's Web sites.
Elders and Families Menu has useful links to information on housing and retirement options, long-term care services, community programs and more.
Missouri's Caregiver Background Screening Service
This Web page provides general information and links about the various services available to the public to check the backgrounds of caregivers that serve the elderly, children and persons with disabilities.
Today's Caregiver Magazine
More good short reads on various topics. You can order the magazine through the Caregiver.com Web site.
St. Louis Alzheimer's Association
"The St. Louis Alzheimer's Association enhances the quality of life for all persons affected by Alzheimer's disease and related disorders through comprehensive educational programs, compassionate services, access to resources and support for research."
The Eldercare Locator
A national toll-free telephone referral service that provides information about community resources for seniors -- anywhere in the country. 1-800-677-1116. You can also search for an agency on aging by state and ZIP code online.
If you've found a good site you'd like to share with others, tell us about it!
If you have a question about caregiving not covered by these sites, ask Mid-East Area Agency on Aging's Information & Assistance staff, call 636-207-0847 or 1-800-AGE-6060.
Or e-mail us: 
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