General Resources
AARP — National and state organization dedicated to the needs of people age 50 and older. ( aarp.org )
Alzheimer's Arkansas — Nonprofit organization serving those affected by Alzheimer's disease and related disorders through respite grants, support groups, family support, education, advocacy, and encouraging research. ( 501-224-0021, alzark.org )
Alzheimer's Association — Voluntary health organization dedicated to finding prevention methods, treatments and an eventual cure for Alzheimer's. ( alz.org )
Arkansas Caregivers — Advice and support for family caregivers so they can take care of loved ones and themselves. ( arkansascaregivers.com )
Arkansas Division of Aging and Adult Services — Website focused on information from the Department of Health and Human Services for older Arkansans. ( arkansas.gov/dhhs/aging/ )
Eldercare Locator — Directory of state and local aging agencies and community-based organizations that serve older adults and their caregivers. ( eldercare.gov )
Meals On Wheels Association of America — Oldest and largest organization in the United States representing those who provide meal services to people in need. ( mowaa.org )
Seniors Aging Well, Wisely and Successfully — Internet destination devoted to helping seniors improve with age. ( go60.com )
Services for Arkansas Seniors — Information and service directory for older Arkansans. ( arkansas.gov/dhhs/sgAging.html )
U.S. Administration on Aging — Agency is the federal focal point and advocate agency for older persons and their concerns. ( aoa.dhhs.gov/ )
Government Health and Aging Resources
Administration on Aging — Federal Administration on Aging. ( aoa.gov )
AR GetCare — Statewide listing of aging adult services ( argetcare.org )
Medicare — Federal Medicare site. ( medicare.gov )
National Institute of Health — Web site with information on senior health issues. ( nihseniorhealth.gov )
Social Security Administration Seniors Page — List of resources to help seniors with a variety of topics. ( firstgov.gov/Topics/Seniors.shtml )
Social Security Administration — Website for the Social Security Administration. ( ssa.gov )
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Aging Page — Articles on various aging topics and excellent links. ( hhs.gov/aging )
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs — Home page for the U.S. Department for Veterans Affairs. ( va.gov )
State and Area Resources
Arkansas Department of Health — Website focused on activities of the Arkansas Department of Health and Human Services. ( healthyarkansas.com )
Arkansas Long-term Care Ombudsman Program — Website centered on recruiting volunteers for the Arkansas nursing home ombudsman program.
( arombudsman.com/ )
Division of Aging and Adult Services, Arkansas DHHS — The Division of Aging and Adult Services serves as the focal point for all matters concerning older Arkansans . ( arkansas.gov/dhhs/aging )
Reynolds Institute On Aging — Institute affiliated with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. ( centeronaging.com )
Schmieding Center for Senior Health and Education — Located in Springdale, Akansas, and affiliated with the Reynolds Institute.
( schmiedingcenter.com )
VA Facilities in Arkansas — Links veterans and their families to Veterans Affairs programs in their area.
( www1.va.gov/directory/guide/home.asp?isFlash=1 )
Caregiver Resources
Arkansas Caregivers — Advice and support for family caregivers so they can take care of loved ones and themselves. ( arkansascaregivers.com )
Children of Aging Parents assisting caregivers — CAPS is a nonprofit, charitable organization whose mission is to assist the nation's caregivers of the elderly or chronically ill with reliable information, referrals and support . ( caps4caregivers.org/ )
Eldercare Locator — Directory of state and local aging agencies and community-based organizations that serve older adults and their caregivers. ( eldercare.gov )
Family Caregiver Alliance-information on long term care — Family Caregiver Alliance was the first community-based nonprofit organization in the country to address the needs of families and friends providing long-term care at home. ( caregiver.org/caregiver/jsp/home.jsp )
National Alliance for Caregiving — Support for family caregivers and professionals. Help to increase public awareness.
( http://www.caregiving.org )
National Council on Aging — Non profit dedicated to improving the health and independence of older persons and increasing their contributions to society, and future generations. ( ncoa.org )
Today's Caregiver Magazine — Information, support and guidance for family and professional caregivers. ( caregiver.com )
Well Spouse Association — Group provides support to wives, husbands and partners of chronically ill or disabled. ( wellspouse.org )
Area Agencies on Aging
National Association of Area Agencies on Aging — Links to AAAs in every state and to a wide variety of websites for older people and caregivers. ( n4a.org )
Region I Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Arkansas — Agency on Aging serving Baxter, Benton, Boone, Carroll, Madison, Marion, Newton, Searcy and Washington counties. ( aaanwar.org )
Region II White River Area Agency on Aging — Agency on Aging serving Cleburne, Fulton, Independence, Izard, Jackson, Sharp, Stone, Van Buren, White and Woodruff counties. ( wraaa.org )
Region III East Arkansas Area Agency on Aging — Agency on Aging serving Clay, Craighead, Crittenden, Cross, Greene, Lawrence, Lee, Mississippi, Phillips, Poinsett, Randolph and St. Francis counties. ( e4aonline.com)
Region IV Area Agency on Aging of Southeast Arkansas — Agency on Aging serving Arkansas, Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Cleveland, Desha, Drew, Grant, Jefferson and Lincoln counties. ( www.aaasea.org )
Region V CareLink, the Central Arkansas Area Agency on Aging — Agency on Aging serving Faulkner, Lonoke, Monroe, Prairie, Pulaski and Saline counties. ( care-link.org )
Region VI Agency on Aging - West Central Arkansas — Agency on Aging serving Clark, Conway, Garland, Hot Spring, Johnson, Montgomery, Perry, Pike, Pope and Yell counties. ( seniorspecialists.org )
Region VII Area Agency on Aging of Southwest Arkansas — Agency on Aging serving Calhoun, Columbia, Dallas, Hempstead, Howard, LaFayette, Little River, Miller, Nevada, Ouachita, Sevier and Union counties. ( agewithdignity.com )
Region VIII AAA of Western Arkansas — Agency on Aging serving Crawford, Franklin, Logan, Polk, Scott and Sebastian counties. ( agingwest.org )
Click here for a map of the regions.
General Health Information/National
Center for Disease Control and Prevention — Website featuring information on health and safety topics for all ages. ( cdc.gov )
Consumer Information for Seniors & Caregivers — Site focused on information about home care products available for seniors. ( agenet.com )
HealthFinder - Guide to Reliable Health Information — Site from the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. ( healthfinder.gov )
National Institutes of Health — Index of health information and news and events. ( nih.gov )
National Women's Health Information Center — Federal government source for women's health information. ( 4woman.gov )
Netwellness — Non-profit consumer health website that provides information created and evaluated by medical and health professional faculty at the University of Cincinnati , Case Western Reserve University and Ohio State University . ( netwellness.org )
Rosalynn Carter Institute for Human Development — Site promoting the mental health and well-being of individuals, families and professional caregivers. ( rci.gsw.edu )
Senior Health Insurance Information Program — SHIIP gives answers to questions on Medicare, Medicare supplement insurance, long term care insurance and other health insurance issues. ( shiip.state.ia.us )
Tricare Military Health System — Defense Department agency that administers the health care plan for the uniformed services, retirees and their families. ( http://www.tricare.osd.mil/ )
Specific Medical Information
Alzheimer's disease information and services — Tool of the Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation to educate people about Alzheimer's disease and engage and create an online community. ( alzinfo.org )
American Cancer Society — National site featuring information on the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem. ( http://www.cancer.org/docroot/home/index.asp )
American Diabetes Association — National organization focused on education, research and prevention of diabetes. ( diabetes.org/home.jsp )
American Heart Association — Website for national agency aimed at reducing disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke. ( americanheart.org )
American Lung Association — National group focused on preventing lung disease and promoting lung health. ( lungusa.org/site/pp.asp?c=dvLUK9O0E&b=22542 )
Arthritis Foundation — National group that supports the more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions with advocacy, programs, services and research . ( arthritis.org )
National Family Caregivers Association — Website designed to support, empower and educate Americans who care for a chronically ill, aged or disabled loved one. ( nfcacares.org )
National PD Foundation — National site featuring information on Parkinson's Disease. ( parkinsons.org )
Wellness Community — organization dedicated to providing education and resources to people affected by cancer. ( wellnesscommunity.org )
Health & Nutrition
Diet and Health — Site focused on helping people balance healthy minds and bodies. ( mindbodyfocused.com )
Food & Drug Administration — Site aimed at helping people understand the work of the Food and Drug Administration. ( fda.gov )
National Resource Center on Nutrition, Physical Activity and Aging — ( http://www.nutritionandaging.fiu.edu )
Nutrition — Website providing access to government information on food and human nutrition. ( nutrition.gov )
Education & Recreation
Arkansas Geriatric Education Center — Center that works to expand the training and educational opportunities for practicing health professionals, faculty who teach in the health professions and students anticipating health careers in Arkansas . ( agec.org )
Arkansas Senior Olympics — Information about the series of games sponsored by the Senior Arkansas Sports Organization. ( srsports.org )
Elderhostel — Not-for-profit organization that provides learning adventures for people 55 and over. ( elderhostel.org )
Senior Internet Information & Computer Resources — group that provides older adults education for and access to computer technologies. ( seniornet.org )
SeniorLaw — Website where senior citizens, their families, attorneys, social workers and financial planners can access information about elder law, Medicare, Medicaid, guardianship, estate planning, trusts and the rights of the elderly and disabled. ( seniorlaw.com )
ElderLaw Answers — Website that supports seniors, their families and their attorneys in achieving their goals by providing information on the Internet about crucial legal issues facing seniors, a network of highly qualified elder law attorneys nationwide and online practice tools for elder law attorneys. ( elderlawanswers.com )
Health-related Newsletters
Modern Maturity — Website for magazine affiliated with AARP. ( aarpmagazine.org )
WebMD — Site that provides health information, tools for managing your health and support to those who seek information. ( webmd.com )
Helpful Books and Other Publications
Aging Arkansas — Call 501-376-6083 or write to 706 S. Pulaski St. , Little Rock , AR 72201
Alzheimer's Disease: A Guide for Families & Caregivers
And Thou Shalt Honor: A Caregiver's Companion by Michael Castleman
Caring for Yourself While Caring for Your Aging Parents by Clair Berman
Creating Moments of Joy for the Person with Alzheimers or Dementia: A Journal for Caregivers by Jolene Brackey
Home Caregiving Skills - A DVD by ElderStay@Home, 888-866-8991, mail@elderstayathome.org
Quiet Moments for Caregivers by Betty Free, Focus on the Family
The 36 Hour Day by Nancy L. Mace
The Comfort of Home by Maria M. Mayer
A Family Caregiver's Guide to Planning and Decision Making for the Elderly by James A. Wilkerson
AARP Publications
AARP Fulfillment Section
601 E. Street, P.O. Box 96796
NW Washington , DC 20090-6796
Publications
Home Modification Resource Kit - D15940 (Free)
Aging Arkansas
706 S. Pulaski St.
Little Rock, AR 72201
501-376-6083
Caregiver Survival Kit
National Family Caregiver Association
10400 Connecticut Ave., Suite 500
Kensington, MD 20895-3944
877-712-4487 Toll Free
Caring for the Caregiver: A Guide to Living with Alzheimers Disease
Park - Davis
201 Tabor Rd.
Morris Plains , NJ 07950
Caregiver Guide: Tips for Caregivers of People with Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center
P.O. Box 8250
Silver Spray, MD 20907-8250
800-438-4380
Fax 301-495-3334
