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Caddo
Council On Aging |
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WEBSITES
WITH INFORMATION ON
ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE & CAREGIVING
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websites, categorically listed below, provide information on different
considerations when dealing with this disease. They offer a variety of information, from educational material and care-giving topics to products that can assist in caring for your loved one. These sites are not endorsed by this organization, but offer a wonderful starting point in your search to find answers and solutions in this journey. |
CAREGIVING/ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE INFORMATION: |
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| www.caregiving.org | National Alliance for Caregiving - Family Care Resource Connection |
| www.nfcacares.org | National Family Caregivers Association |
| www.alzheimers.org/adear | Alzheimer's
Disease Education & Referral Center This site contains basic information on AD, Tips on dealing with caregiving/Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), such as bathing, dressing, behavioral issues. |
| www.caregiving-solutions.com | Alzheimer's Solutions. This site covers information on the disease, drug treatments, therapies, caregiving tips, websites, product information. |
| www.alz.org | National Alzheimer's Association |
| www.standbyyou.org | An Excellent Website with lots of information about Alzheimer's |
| PRODUCT INFORMATION: | |
| www.makoa.org | Disability
Information & Resources. 800-458-0600. Offers assistive devices/products for independent living and Adapted Special Needs Clothing (Alzheimer's, stroke). Clothing designed to maintain independence, when inappropriate undressing occurs, for Home Health Care & Nursing Home Residents, wheelchair or bed bound individuals. If needed will apply heat sealed name labels to clothing items (helpful if living in a facility). |
| www.caregiving-solutions.com | Alzheimer's Solutions. This site covers information on the disease, drug treatments, therapies, care-giving tips, websites, product information. |
| FINANCIAL/INSURANCE: | |
| www.medicare.gov | Medicare
coverage. Nursing Home Compare: able to view the quality measures information on nursing homes in your area, inspection results. |
| www.ncoa.org | National Council on Aging |
| www.caddocouncilonaging.org | Caddo Parish's Council on Aging |
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