Web Sites
Curated List
We have found that these web sites are useful. Please explore and research at your own pace.
Retirement Guide
Retirement Guide
This is a comprehensive resource to assist you with things we have to deal with leading up to and when we retire – like planning, life insurance, annuities, medicare and so on.
Death and Dying
Farewelling
This is a fabulous resource for those that are approaching the death of a loved one, or those that have already experienced a death, and those that are grieving anywhere along that journey.
This a very full and comprehensive site offering numerous articles on planning, funeral service providers, extensive podcasts, and the ability to create an online memorial.
Caregiver
AARP
AARP’s Family Caregiving site provides information, tools and resources to help those caring for a loved one on their journey. Caregiving experts provide information in blogs, webinars and one-on-one interaction through social media channels. The site’s supportive online community can help you connect with others experiencing similar caregiving challenges. Best of all, most of this content is accessible even if you aren’t a member of AARP.
Caregiver
Caregiver Action Network
The Caregiver Action Network (CAN) (formerly the National Family Caregivers Association) offers practical lists for immediate help with caregiving: patient file checklist, doctors’ office checklist, how to find a support group, medication checklist, independent living assessment and helpful videos. This site is easy to navigate, taking you through step-by-step processes to help get a handle on caregiving.
Caregiver
WellMed Caregiver Support
The Caregiver Support section of the WellMed Web site offers extensive blog and podcast resources. Additionally, they offer hotlines and other support resources.
Caregiver
Life in the End Zone
A discussion of topical issues for anyone concerned with the final phase of life by Muriel R. Gillick, MD. This is a wonderful and extensive collection of articles reflecting the observations, experiences and insights from Dr. Gillick.
Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s Association
Information geared toward families is available on the home page. A link to the Professionals and Researchers section takes you to diagnostic procedures, treatment, Medicare and Medicaid, types of care and counseling. Information on all aspects of the disease is available free to download in one-hundred-forty-six publications on the Publications page.
Alzheimer’s
Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation
Understanding Alzheimer’s is divided into four sections: Alzheimer’s disease information, symptoms and early signs, diagnosis, and treatment. Answers to typical questions asked by families about the disease and its management are included. Selected vocabulary is hyperlinked to a glossary. The information is geared toward someone wanting a brief but thorough introduction to Alzheimer’s.
Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s Weekly
Each week this is a consolidation of the latest in prevention, treatment, research and care-giving. The internet sees over a thousand new articles per week on dementias such as Alzheimer’s, and has as many sites and services. The focus is to bring you a single source that is clear, organized, friendly and meaningful.
Caregiver
Nasco Senior Activities
Great online catalogue of activities for seniors with different levels of physical and cognitive impairment. Specific sections dedicated to Alzheimer’s and related dementias.
Caregiver
This site offers caregiving guides, tips, a forum with a robust question and answer section, and assistance on finding care in your local community.
Caregiver
This is very comprehensive resource for nearly every aspect, type and stage of caregiving.
Caregiver, Alzheimer’s
NIA, one of the 27 Institutes and Centers of NIH, leads a broad scientific effort to understand the nature of aging and to extend the healthy, active years of life. NIA is the primary Federal agency supporting and conducting Alzheimer’s disease research.
Caregiver, Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer.Net is an online community that supports people affected by Alzheimer’s disease. The Alzheimers.net blog includes a wide range of articles that cover Alzheimer’s research, discuss dementia therapies, provide tips and resources for caregivers, and give up-to-date information on the ongoing research to determine causes, treatments, and prevention of dementia.
Alzheimer’s
Cognitive Vitality
Cognitive Vitality is a program of the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF), and it is dedicated to empowering people to make informed decisions about their brain health. The Cognitive Vitality blog has the aim of “examining issues that are on your mind.”
Caregiving
The Caregiver’s Voice
The CaregiversVoice.com has become the go-to source for both professionals and family caregivers seeking a deeper perspective of caring for a loved one with dementia while maintaining a sense of humor.” It exudes a lighthearted, friendly tone and is filled with engaging articles laced with a little humor, such as I am not your sweetie! and 8 ways a caregiver can maintain a healthy level of insanity, and tips for caregivers, such as pureeing palatable meals for a loved one with dysphagia.
Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s Universe
This Web site was created to educate family members and caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s, provide the most up-to-date Alzheimer’s disease information, and offer help for people with mild memory loss due to Alzheimer’s, through interactive lessons and engaging activities.
The Alzheimer’s Universe blog extends this Alzheimer’s education using easy-to-read articles that cover a wide range of topics.