Category: For Caregivers
National Volunteer Caregiving Network (NVCN)
National Volunteer Caregiving Network (NVCN) is an interfaith volunteer caregiving initiative that brings together volunteers to help people of all ages with long-term health needs to maintain their independence for as long as possible. The mission of National Volunteer Caregiving Network is to promote volunteer caregiving through advocacy and the support and development of local programs. Program availability and eligibility vary from one geographic area to another based on age, illness type, and other criteria. Services are listed by state on the website.
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.
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
HFA’s website offers practical tools, reading suggestions, videos, and tips on caregiving for persons near the end of life who may need hospice care. There are resources available for patients, their families, and professionals. Most of this information is also 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. Haven Hospice also helps patients manage their symptoms and gives families/caregivers needed resources and assistance.
E.T. York Hospice Care Center: (352) 379-6210
Administrative Office: (352) 379-2929
Palliative Care: (352) 280-5450
Corporate Office: (352) 378-2121
Care Center and Corporate Offices
4200 NW 90th Blvd
Gainesville, FL 32606
Family Caregiver Alliance
Provides a variety of free online resources for family caregivers. Their services include assessment, care planning, direct care skills, wellness programs, respite services, and legal/financial consultation vouchers.