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Start a Caregiving Ministry
13 Practical Ways Your Church Can Support Caregivers. Wonderful article from Outreach Magazine.
HomeTouch. "With HomeTouch, you can create a Christian-based outreach ministry to your homebound members."
HomeTouch. "With HomeTouch, you can create a Christian-based outreach ministry to your homebound members."
Living Free small group curriculum. The purpose of Caregiving: Caring for Aging Parents is to provide hope and direction to those concerned about the health and well-being of aging parents or an ill spouse or relative. We address predominate issues most families face. Each session is designed to discuss a specific area of concern such as the purpose of a caregiver or end-of-life planning. It will become clear to participants that the Bible provides encouragement and direction to help them through this caregiving journey.
National Caregivers Library: Caregiving Ministries Resources. Resources to help faith organizations support growing numbers of family caregivers and recipients., illuminate ministry opportunities related to the aging and caregiving phenomena, and provide tools and materials to help launch/implement new care ministries.
Nourish for Caregivers. Our mission is to support and empower caregivers through the gift of faith. . . . We provide resources and tools to churches, organizations and directly to caregivers.
Stephen Ministries. "Stephen Ministry congregations equip and empower lay caregivers--called Stephen Ministers--to provide high-quality, confidential, Christ-centered care to people who are hurting."
Nourish for Caregivers. Our mission is to support and empower caregivers through the gift of faith. . . . We provide resources and tools to churches, organizations and directly to caregivers.
Stephen Ministries. "Stephen Ministry congregations equip and empower lay caregivers--called Stephen Ministers--to provide high-quality, confidential, Christ-centered care to people who are hurting."
Caregiving Resources
AgingCare.com. "Connects families who are caring for aging parents, spouses, or other elderly loved ones with the information and support they need to make informed caregiving decisions."
ARCH. National respite network dedicated to finding temporary relief for caregivers and families who are caring for those with disabilities, chronic or terminal illnesses, or the elderly.
Assisted Living Directory. Locate assisted living facilities in your area. Free listings available.
Benefits CheckUp. A service of the National Council on Aging (NCOA). Guide to financial help available from private and government programs.
Best Medical Alert Systems for 2023 from MedicalAlert.org. "A medical alert device is a valuable tool to help seniors receive the help they need if a fall or other emergency occurs. For this reason, we came up with a resource to help aging adults and their caregivers learn about the best medical alert companies and devices to help them make an informed decision and find a medical alert system that best fits their needs."
A Caregiver's Guide for Family and Loved Ones. The Premier Nursing Academy has put together a wealth of information. Take time to check it out!
Caregiver's Guide to Understanding, Recognizing, and Preventing Elder Abuse.
Caregiver's Handbook. An online resource for caring for a loved one.
Caregiver.com. Comprehensive site for all caregivers. Helpful magazine and Fearless Caregiver Conferences. "Caregiver Media Group and all of our products and services are developed for caregivers, about caregivers and by caregivers."
Caregiving.com. "When you care for a family member or friend, we care for you. We're a community of supportive individuals caring for a family member or friend. We care for parents, spouses, siblings, grandparents and anyone we consider family. We care for you before, during and after caregiving. Create your free account to join our daily, weekly and monthly chats, to start your blog and to connect with others who understand."
Caring.com. Links to key resources as family caregivers tend to the health and well-being of their aging parents, spouses, and other loved ones--often while juggling careers, children, and other obligations. A wealth of information!
CaringInfo. A program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, provides free resources to educate and empower patients and caregivers to make decisions about serious illness and end-of-life care and services."
Custom Elder Care. "Quality life for those in care . . . for those who care." Create a personal caregiving manual for an elder one loved at home or in a facility. Also plan for quality care in your later life. Take time to explore all the help available in this great site.
ARCH. National respite network dedicated to finding temporary relief for caregivers and families who are caring for those with disabilities, chronic or terminal illnesses, or the elderly.
Assisted Living Directory. Locate assisted living facilities in your area. Free listings available.
Benefits CheckUp. A service of the National Council on Aging (NCOA). Guide to financial help available from private and government programs.
Best Medical Alert Systems for 2023 from MedicalAlert.org. "A medical alert device is a valuable tool to help seniors receive the help they need if a fall or other emergency occurs. For this reason, we came up with a resource to help aging adults and their caregivers learn about the best medical alert companies and devices to help them make an informed decision and find a medical alert system that best fits their needs."
A Caregiver's Guide for Family and Loved Ones. The Premier Nursing Academy has put together a wealth of information. Take time to check it out!
Caregiver's Guide to Understanding, Recognizing, and Preventing Elder Abuse.
Caregiver's Handbook. An online resource for caring for a loved one.
Caregiver.com. Comprehensive site for all caregivers. Helpful magazine and Fearless Caregiver Conferences. "Caregiver Media Group and all of our products and services are developed for caregivers, about caregivers and by caregivers."
Caregiving.com. "When you care for a family member or friend, we care for you. We're a community of supportive individuals caring for a family member or friend. We care for parents, spouses, siblings, grandparents and anyone we consider family. We care for you before, during and after caregiving. Create your free account to join our daily, weekly and monthly chats, to start your blog and to connect with others who understand."
Caring.com. Links to key resources as family caregivers tend to the health and well-being of their aging parents, spouses, and other loved ones--often while juggling careers, children, and other obligations. A wealth of information!
CaringInfo. A program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, provides free resources to educate and empower patients and caregivers to make decisions about serious illness and end-of-life care and services."
Custom Elder Care. "Quality life for those in care . . . for those who care." Create a personal caregiving manual for an elder one loved at home or in a facility. Also plan for quality care in your later life. Take time to explore all the help available in this great site.
Elder Spark. "We want to encourage people of all ages to live their healthiest and happiest lives ever. We strive to provide information on senior wellness and safety as well as ideas for how to make the most of this beautiful chapter of our lives."
Eldercare Locator. A public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging that links those who need assistance with state and local area agencies on aging and community-based organizations that serve older adults and their caregivers.
ElderImpact.org. "Our mission is to empower seniors against ageism by making handy the information they need to keep controlling their own lives. Our team works to incorporate market research with senior needs."
Financial Assistance. This article offers many helpful links to learn more about available financial assistance, especially for disabled tenants and homeowners.
Fire Safety For People With Disabilities: A Reference Guide
Guide to Senior Safety at Home. "This resource guide will review the steps that can be taken to create a safe living area for seniors, discuss how technology can assist, and how to gauge the warning signs that indicate an entirely different approach may be necessary. It concludes with a list of resources for additional information on senior safety."
iReviews.com. "How to Keep Elderly Loved Ones Safe From Online Scams"
Memory Care Resources for Veterans. This website offers a wealth of information about dementia and Alzheimer's and specific information about resources for veterans.
Eldercare Locator. A public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging that links those who need assistance with state and local area agencies on aging and community-based organizations that serve older adults and their caregivers.
ElderImpact.org. "Our mission is to empower seniors against ageism by making handy the information they need to keep controlling their own lives. Our team works to incorporate market research with senior needs."
Financial Assistance. This article offers many helpful links to learn more about available financial assistance, especially for disabled tenants and homeowners.
Fire Safety For People With Disabilities: A Reference Guide
Guide to Senior Safety at Home. "This resource guide will review the steps that can be taken to create a safe living area for seniors, discuss how technology can assist, and how to gauge the warning signs that indicate an entirely different approach may be necessary. It concludes with a list of resources for additional information on senior safety."
iReviews.com. "How to Keep Elderly Loved Ones Safe From Online Scams"
Memory Care Resources for Veterans. This website offers a wealth of information about dementia and Alzheimer's and specific information about resources for veterans.
Minding Our Elders. Information, support, and shared experience for caregivers and seniors.
Music & Memory. "MUSIC & MEMORY℠ is a non-profit organization that brings personalized music into the lives of the elderly or infirm through digital music technology, vastly improving quality of life."
National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL). NCAL is dedicated to promoting high quality, principle-driven assisted living care and services with a steadfast commitment to excellence, innovation and the advancement of person-centered care. Read also the Assisted Living State Regulatory Review 2012.
National Council for Aging Care. Guide to recognizing elder abuse.
Nursing Home Abuse Guide. "Within our nursing homes and assisted living facilities, nearly 10%, or roughly 150,000 seniors experience elder abuse each year. This website was created to inform and educate the public on a devastating epidemic which is overwhelming our nations senior population."
Nursing Home Abuse Center. "Nursing Home Abuse Center (NHAC) is a free online resource with information about senior and elder dangers and safety options. It was founded on time-honored principles of restoring dignity for some of our most vulnerable and valuable citizens."
Online Safety for Seniors. A comprehensive guide to keeping seniors safe online.
Scams Targeting Senior Citizens. How to identify and avoid scams targeting senior citizens and the elderly.
Music & Memory. "MUSIC & MEMORY℠ is a non-profit organization that brings personalized music into the lives of the elderly or infirm through digital music technology, vastly improving quality of life."
National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL). NCAL is dedicated to promoting high quality, principle-driven assisted living care and services with a steadfast commitment to excellence, innovation and the advancement of person-centered care. Read also the Assisted Living State Regulatory Review 2012.
National Council for Aging Care. Guide to recognizing elder abuse.
Nursing Home Abuse Guide. "Within our nursing homes and assisted living facilities, nearly 10%, or roughly 150,000 seniors experience elder abuse each year. This website was created to inform and educate the public on a devastating epidemic which is overwhelming our nations senior population."
Nursing Home Abuse Center. "Nursing Home Abuse Center (NHAC) is a free online resource with information about senior and elder dangers and safety options. It was founded on time-honored principles of restoring dignity for some of our most vulnerable and valuable citizens."
Online Safety for Seniors. A comprehensive guide to keeping seniors safe online.
Scams Targeting Senior Citizens. How to identify and avoid scams targeting senior citizens and the elderly.
Senior Abuse. Excellent article on this CNANURSING site: "What Is Elder Abuse." Information on how to identify possible abuse, what to do about reporting it, and tips for preventing it.
SeniorCare.com. What you need to know about in-home and home health care.
Senior Guidance. In additional to providing a number of helpful senior living resources and articles, we enable seniors and caregivers to search and find 40,000+ long-term care facilities in more than 7,500 cities across the United States.
Senior Homes. Very helpful article: "Memory Care." Discusses costs, levels of care, symptoms, when to move to memory care, Medicare questions, questions to ask when choosing a memory care facility, and benefits of memory care communities for residents and families. Helpful state-by-state information.
Senior Living Resources for Christian and Catholic Seniors
SeniorHousingNet. "Your Guide to Christian and Catholic Senior Living." Helpful guide for various kinds of living and care facilities for seniors and what to look for in a Christian facility.
Veterans Assisted Living Assessment and Benefits
Veterans: Assisted Living for Veterans: Benefits you Didn't Know Existed
Well Spouse Assn. The Well Spouse® Association offers the spousal caregiver the chance to regain their balance and catch a second wind in their caregiver journey.
