Caregivers and Caregiving

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The National Institute on Aging (NIA) was established in 1974 to improve the health and well-being of older adults through research. NIA conducts and supports genetic, biological, clinical, behavioral, social, and economic research on aging and the challenges and needs of older adults. Explore Health Information on Caregiving.

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Resources

Caregiving | U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Caring for Others: Resources to Help You | Office of Women's Health (OWH) | U.S. Food and Drug Administration 

Caring for Yourself | Family Caregiver Alliance

Disability and Health Information for Family Caregivers | U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Find Nursing Homes Including Rehab Centers | Medicare.gov

For Caregivers | National Indian Council on Aging

Handbook for Long-Distance Caregivers | Family Caregiver Alliance

Home Based Primary Care [PDF] | U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

National Respite Network and Resource Center | ARCH

For the Reference Shelf

Fragile Years: Proven Strategies for the Care of Aging Loved Ones | Amy Cameron O'Rourke | Simon & Schuster | 2021 | 224 pages | ISBN: 978-1642939460 | WorldCat

Self-Care for Caregivers: A Practical Guide to Caring for You While You Care for Your Loved Ones | Susanne White | Simon & Schuster | 2022 | 208 pages | ISBN: 978-1507218396 | WorldCat