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ElderCare Online is a beacon for people caring for aging loved ones. Whether you are caring for a spouse, parent, relative or neighbor, we are committed to providing an online community where supportive peers and professionals help you improve quality of life for yourself and your elder.
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The Caregiver's Beacon -- Bi-monthly
newsletter featuring new articles, caregiving tips, chat schedule and site enhancements.
(Updated April 1, 2007). Subscribe
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The ElderCare Forum --
Completely updated and revamped technology. News & Research, Day-to-Day Caregiving,
Spousal Care, more...
"Helping Loved Ones Grieve" by Jan
Allen. Jan Allen provides a novel insight into the stages of grieving beyond the
traditional approaches most of us have heard about.
"Homecare
Do's and Dont's" by Steven Schwartzman. Arranging
homecare for aging parents can be a difficult process for many different reasons, but in
the end the solution is not complicated.
"Living in a
Nursing Home" by Peter Silin. The experience of being a resident of a care
facility varies enormously. And the experience of the caregiving family member varies as
well.
”Five Minutes
With…” Bill Keane Discusses the Future of Nursing Homes
Complete monthly chat schedule. Chats every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. View the schedule here...
Prism Learning Library
NEW
Grief and Loss Library
Personal Finance
Diabetes
Online Graduate Education
Credit and Debt Relief
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ElderCare Bookstore -- Hundreds of caregiving books,
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Chat Guide -- ElderCare Online's featured chat and support groups hosted
by other caregivers, professionals and guest moderators.
The ElderCare Forum -- Post questions, give answers, or share your experiences
and tips and receive e-mail responses with our state-of-the-art message board.
The Caregiver Support Network Provides a comprehensive directory of eldercare support
groups on the Internet and a team of caregivers who can help you get through the tough
times.
Caregiver HomePages -- Visit websites maintained by other caregivers, read
their online journals and learn tips.
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Long-Term Care Insurance Analyzer -- Understand the ins and outs of buying long-term care insurance, including a free e-book and quote from a licensed professional. UPDATES WITH FREE QUOTE AND E-BOOK
Neighborhood
Network -- Find government services, aging
resources and local assistance programs in the USA. COMPLETE USA LISTINGS!
Parkinson's Disease Resource Center -- Helpful articles, resources, and chat transcripts for people caring for individuals with Parkinson's Disease. NEW
Glossary of Eldercare
Terminology -- Extensive listings of words
and terms used in healthcare, long-term care and Medicare and Medicaid.
"TLChoices Care Interpreter" -- Use this
helpful online tool to assess care needs and find care facilities. Search Now... NEW!
Teen Resource Center
-- Provides articles, resources and interactive features for teens who are living
with a loved one with Alzheimer's Disease or other condition.
Medical Research Assistant -- Find authoritative resources and information for medical
conditions and treatments. UPDATED!
Nursing Home Quality Advisor -- Find certified homes and improve quality of life while
there.
Medicare Health Plan Analyzer -- Collect and compare information on different health plan options.
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