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.
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
Their Caring Connections website provides free resources, and information about end-of-life issues such as advance care planning, caregiving, hospice and palliative care and grief.
Caregiver Action Network
NFCA educates, supports, empowers and speaks up for the more than 50 million Americans who care for loved ones with a chronic illness or disability or the frailties of old age.
855-227-3640
National Cancer Institute: Caregivers, Family & Friends
www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/coping/familyfriends
nformation to help caregivers cope while caring for a loved one with cancer, and also features resources that help individuals with cancer cope with the illness.
1-800-4-CANCER
National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a)
Advocates services and resources for older adults and persons with disabilities. Members of n4a have the opportunity to obtain a national voice, be informed and prepared on aging issues and gain recognition.
202-872-0888
National Association for Home Care & Hospice
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
