Caregiving and Long-Term Care

A selection of websites for family or professional caregivers providing long-term care.

Care Pathways – Articles and information created by RNs for seniors and caregivers.  Includes rankings of nursing homes by state and a long-term care locator.

Care Resources - Provides assistance in accessing appropriate and affordable resources in order to maintain an individual's independence, dignity, and peace of mind.

Caregiver - Today's Caregiver Magazine provides information, support, and guidance for family members and professional caregivers.

Caregiving - Information regarding caregiving for the elderly.

Eldercare Advisors - - Serves elders and their caregivers, the chronically ill, and people with disabilities. ElderCare Advisors, Inc. offers assistance to home care providers and independent care managers.

Eldercare Locator – A service provided by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services to help seniors and caregivers locate agencies and services for seniors.

Elderweb – A research site for both professionals and family members looking for information on eldercare and long-term care.

Family Caregiver Alliance - A community-based nonprofit organization that addresses the needs of families and friends providing caregiving at home.

GetCare – Learn how to assess your care needs, learn about a variety of care options, and search for care providers.

Helping Caregivers – An online resource for caregivers with links to national and community services.

Long Term Care Link – Articles and information for long-term care planning.  Includes a directory of resources by state.

Long Term Care Resources – Information about long-term care including selecting a facility, advance directives, resident rights, Medicare/Medicaid, and more.

National Family Caregivers Association - Provides assistance, education, support, and referrals for family caregivers, and promotes public awareness about the realities of caregiving.

National Organization for Empowering Caregivers – Provides information referrals to family caregivers and promotes public awareness about caregiving.  Includes a list of referrals by state and the site, Empowering Caregivers.

Parent Care Solutions - A non-profit organization providing articles and an eldercare referral and consultation service.

Senior Care Solutions, Inc. - Senior Care Solutions, Inc. provides long-term care and eldercare services for families, aging adults, and Long Term Care Insurance consumers, and industry professionals.

Senior Mag - Senior and caregiver resources including homecare and home healthcare providers, legal resources, and information on aging.

Stall Geriatrics – Geriatric care articles and information.

• Caregiving & Long-Term Care – Find resources for long-term care and caregiving for families and for professional caregivers.
• Senior Health - Search for senior health information in health databases and directories.
• Senior Resources - Find sites relating to aging, retirement, housing, and disability resources.
• Aging Research - Learn about groups dedicated to aging research, education, and promoting healthier aging.
• Elder Abuse - Research elder abuse law and learn how to recognize and prevent elder abuse.
• Healthcare Quality – Find resources for improving national healthcare for seniors.
• Aging Associations - Visit Web sites for non-profit organizations and associations for seniors.
• Elder Law - Learn about advocating for and protecting the legal rights of seniors.
• Home Care/Home Health Care Provider Resources – Locate reputable resources for professional healthcare and home care providers.
• Nursing Resources - Visit a selection of Web sites related to quality nursing services.