William Shakespeare wrote: “Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them.” Most family Caregivers I know fall into that last category.
It turns out that November is National Family Caregivers Month. Caregivers are typically folks who stepped up to 
Additional caregivers resources include:
- 100+ Ways for Seniors to Save Money on Healthcare Costs
- AARP Online Community
- Alzheimer’s Association
- Alzheimers.gov
- Alzheimers.net
- Assisted Living Research Institute
- ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center
- Boomer’s Roadmap to Aging in Place
- Caregiver Action Network
- Caregiver Guide
- Cellphones For Seniors
- Eldercare Locator
- Everything about Bed Sores
- Family Caregiver Alliance
- Financial Resources for Seniors
- Fully Accessible Guide to Home Loans for People with Disabilities
- Guide to Senior Nutrition
- Guide to Diet and Mental Health
- Hospice Foundation of America
- How to Start a Dialogue with Aging Parents
- Legal Planning for Alzheimer’s and Dementia
- Moving To Assisted Living
- Medicare
- Medical Alert Systems
- Mesothelioma Caregivers
- Mesothelioma Center
- Mesothelioma Lawyers
- Move Planning for Seniors
- Moving Tips for Seniors
- National Clearinghouse for Long-term Care Information
- National Alliance for Caregiving
- National Institute on Aging Information Center
- Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect resource
- Power of attorney guide
- Planning for the Future for Seniors with Special Needs
- Retail Savings Guide for Baby Boomers
- Sleep Resources
- Senior Health Resources
- Senior Guidance
- Social Security Administration
- State Health Insurance Assistance Program
- State Laws and Nursing Facilities
- Therapy Dog Guide
- Veterans Administration Caregiver
- Veterans Benefits for Seniors
- Veterans Pension
- Well Spouse Association
Remember, you can’t do it all whether you are the caregiver or friend. Sometimes the best help may be a welcome visit that provides a temporary distraction.
(Disclaimer: Though I check all links for reliability, I cannot personally vouch for each company listed. Please use wisdom as well as your own discretion when engaging with any of the resources listed above.”
Keep in mind that links can change. If you discover a broken link, please make me aware of if so I can fix it. Thank you.
Has your world been touched by dementia? My recent book, “Finishing Well: Finding Joy in the Journey”, is a collection of stories and tips 
about doing life with my Mama. May it encourage and inspire you to find the joy on your own, unique journey.
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