Caregiver and Family Support
Information and Resources to Help You Find Caregiver and Financial Support.
Family Caregiver Alliance
1-800-445-8106 ▪ e-mail: info@caregiver.org ▪ www.caregiver.org
Nonprofit organization that provides information on a wide variety of topics useful for anyone caring for an elderly person.
National Alliance for Caregiving
e-mail: info@caregiving.org ▪ www.caregiving.org
Established in 1996, The National Alliance for Caregiving is a non-profit coalition of national organizations focusing on issues of family caregiving. Recognizing that family caregivers provide important societal and financial contributions toward maintaining the well-being of those they care for, the Alliance's mission is to be the objective national resource on family caregiving with the goal of improving the quality of life for families and care recipients.
Washington Aging and Adult Services Administration-DSHS
1-800-422-3263 ▪ www.aasa.dshs.wa.gov
Provides information regarding adult protective services, adult family home placement, in-home care, nursing facility placement and financial aid. Online publications, resources and numerous links for caregivers as well.
Eldercare Locator
1-800-677-1116 ▪ www.eldercare.gov
Shows you how to reach your local area agency on aging that provides services to elderly.
National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers (NAPGCM)
520-881-8008 ▪ www.caremanager.org
Find referrals to Geriatric Care Managers in your local area.
Well Spouse Association
1-800-838-0879 ▪ 732-577-8899 Email: info@wellspouse.org ▪ www.wellspouse.org
Well Spouse is a national, not-for-profit membership organization which gives support to wives, husbands, and partners of the chronically ill and/or disabled. The Well Spouse Association is the only national organization focusing exclusively on the needs of all spouses caring for a chronically ill and/or disabled husband, wife, or partner. Great resource directory, which does not require membership.
National Caregiver’s Library
1-800-327-1112 ▪ www.caregiverslibrary.org
Articles, forms, checklists and numerous links related to caregiver’s resources.
Empowering Caregivers
212-807-1204 ▪ www.care-givers.com
Caregivers, whose numbers increase tenfold on a daily basis, are challenged to cope with catastrophic illnesses like cancer, stroke, Alzheimer's Disease, MS and many other debilitating maladies. This site provides assistance on practical matters and gives meaning to the spiritual and personal challenges that result from being a caregiver.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services-Aging and Disability Services Administration (Caregiver’s Handbook)
1-800-422-3263 ▪ E-Mail: KorteLM@dshs.wa.gov ▪ www.aasa.dshs.wa.gov/caregiving/resourcekit.htm
Caregiver’s Handbook published by ADSA that includes down-to-earth information and resources for families providing care to an adult (PDF file).
Caring Connections
HelpLine: 1-800.658.8898 Spanish HelpLine: 877.658.8896 ▪ Email: caringinfo@nhpco.org ▪ www.caringinfo.org
Caring Connections, a program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO), is a national consumer and community engagement initiative to improve care at the end of life, supported by a grant from The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Caring Connections provides free advance directives and instructions for each state that can be opened as a PDF file.
Aging Parents and Elder Care
Senior Solutions of America, Inc., P.O. Box 22123, Sarasota, FL 34276 ▪ email: MikeGamble@Aging-Parents-and-Elder-Care.com ▪ www.aging-parents-and-elder-care.com
This website provides a resource for those caring for aging parents. Topics include: assisted living, elderly drivers, home health care, assisted living and much more. They list steps to follow and practical check lists.
Seattle King County Respite Care Program
Seattle, North & South King County, call Senior Services Information & Assistance: 206-448-3110 or 1-800-972-9990
East King County, call Evergreen Care Network Information, Referral & Assistance: 425-899-3200 or 1-800-676-6692
www.seattle.gov/humanservices/aging
Aging & Disability Services Respite Care Program gives caregivers a much-needed break from their duties. If you have the primary responsibility for caring for a person over the age of 18 and are not paid for this work, you may qualify to participate in this program. Respite care workers can provide the assistance, supervision, and companionship your loved one needs while you take a well-earned rest. You can be assured that he or she will be safely cared for during your time away.
Strength for Caring
1-866-466-3458 (Johnson's Home Health Care toll-free number) ▪ www.strengthforcaring.org
Strength for Caring is an online resource and community for family caregivers. Many articles dealing with family caregivers who are taking care of their loved ones, as well as for taking care of themselves.
