Category: For Caregivers
The Mesothelioma Group
Our goal at the Mesothelioma Group is to increase mesothelioma awareness and assist those already afflicted. We believe that any individual that is diagnosed with cancer deserves to have the best information and support available.
The American Association for Caregiver Education
Publishes The Family Caregiver Practical Problem Solving Manual, and provides resources to professionals who train family caregivers.
National Volunteer Caregiving Network
The mission of National Volunteer Caregiving Network is to promote volunteer caregiving through advocacy and the support and development of local programs.
CaringInfo – A Program of the National Alliance for Care at Home
The CaringInfo website provides free resources and information about end-of-life issues such as advance care planning, caregiving, hospice, palliative care, and grief.
Caregiver Action Network
CAN (formerly NFCA) educates, supports, empowers, and speaks up for the more than 50 million Americans who care for loved ones with a chronic illness, disability, or the frailties of old age. As the nation’s leading family caregiver organization, CAN works to improve quality of life for millions of caregivers across the country.
National Cancer Institute: Support for Caregivers of Cancer Patients
www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/coping/caregiver-support
Information to help caregivers cope while caring for a loved one with cancer, and also features resources that help caregivers take care of themselves and care for their loved ones from long-distances.
1-800-4-CANCER
USAging – Leaders in Aging Well at Home
Advocates services and resources for older adults and persons with disabilities, and caregivers. Members of USAging have the opportunity to obtain a national voice, to be informed, and to be prepared on aging issues and gain recognition.
National Alliance for Care at Home
Offers educational materials and information on agencies, hospices, home care aide organizations and medical equipment suppliers.
(202) 547-7424
Hospice Foundation of America
The Caregiving Resource page of their website offers practical tools, reading suggestions, and tips on caregiving for persons near the endoflife. Most of this information is useful under other caregiving situations.
Haven Hospice
Haven Hospice offers Patient and Family Care at home, in nursing homes, in hospitals, and at their care centers. Also helps patients manage their symptoms and gives families/caregivers needed resources and assistance.
(352) 378-2121
Development: (800) 727-1889
Administrative Offices
4200 NW 90th Blvd
Gainesville, FL 32606
