There is a wealth of information on the Internet designed to assist family members and caregivers of older adults. The U.S. Administration on Aging (AoA) website, www.aoa.gov, offers valuable information for caregivers, including informational links, articles, and other resources. Caregiver resources on the AoA site include:

• Caregiver Resource Room
  The Caregiver Resource Room provides caregivers and professionals information about The National Family Caregiver Support Program, including: where you can turn for support and assistance, and providing services to caregivers.
  • http://www.aoa.gov/prof/aoaprog/caregiver/caregiver.asp
    
    
• Alzheimer's Resource Room
  The Alzheimer's Resource Room is where families, caregivers, and professionals can find information about The Alzheimer's Demonstration Program, including: where you can turn for support and assistance, and providing services to caregivers.
  • http://www.aoa.gov/alz
    
    
• Aging Internet Information Notes
  The Aging Internet Information Notes are intended to empower users to explore Internet resources. An effort is made to include links with information useful to consumers and professionals. More than 60 aging topics are currently represented in this series, including a note on caregiving and death and dying.
  • http://www.aoa.gov/prof/notes/notes.asp

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Last Updated: 07/06/2005