Helpful Books and Other Publications

This is a partial list of books that might prove to be helpful to the Caregiver. The books listed can be purchased at your local bookstore.

1. Aging Arkansas - Call 501-376-6083 or write to 706 S. Pulaski St., Little Rock, AR 72201
   
   
2. Alzheimer's Disease: A Guide for Families & Caregivers
   
   
3. And Thou Shalt Honor: A Caregiver's Companion by Michael Castleman
   
   
4. Caring for Yourself While Caring for Your Aging Parents by Clair Berman
   
   
5. Creating Moments of Joy for the Person with Alzheimers or Dementia: A Journal for Caregivers by Jolene Brackey
   
   
6. Quiet Moments for Caregivers by Betty Free, Focus on the Family
   
   
7. The 36 Hour Day by Nancy L. Mace
   
   
8. The Comfort of Home by Maria M. Mayer
   
   
9. A Family Caregiver's Guide to Planning and Decision Making for the Elderly by James A. Wilkerson
   
   
10. AARP Publications
    AARP Fulfillment Section
    601 E. Street, P.O. Box 96796
    NW Washington, DC 20090-6796
    Publications
    Home Modification Resource Kit - D15940 (Free)
    
    
11. Caregiver Survival Kit
    National Family Caregiver Association
    10400 Connecticut Ave., Suite 500
    Kensington, MD 20895-3944
    1-877-712-4487 Toll Free
    
    
12. Caring for the Caregiver: A Guide to Living with Alzheimers Disease
    Park - Davis
    201 Tabor Rd.
    Morris Plains, NJ 07950
    
    
13. Caregiver Guide: Tips for Caregivers of People with Alzheimer's Disease
    Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center
    P.O. Box 8250
    Silver Spray, MD 20907-8250
    1-800-438-4380
    Fax 301-495-3334
    
    

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Organizations

GENERAL Health Information/Arkansas:

• Aging Arkansas - Call 501-376-6083 or write to 706 S. Pulaski St., Little Rock, AR 72201
• Care Link On-Line
• East Arkansas Area Agency on Aging
• The Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Arkansas
• White River Area Agency on Aging
• Agency on Aging - West Central Arkansas
• Arkansas Hospice
• Arkansas AARP
• Arkansas Department of Health
• Arkansas Long-term Care Ombudsman Program
• Arkansas Nurses Association
• VA Facilities in Arkansas
• University of Arkansas for Medical Science (UAMS)

GENERAL Health Information/National:

• AARP
• Alternative Medicine Resource Guides
• CareGuide Resources & Information on Elder Care
• Center for Disease Control and Prevention
• Consumer Information for Seniors & Caregivers
• Department of Veterans Affairs
• ElderWeb Directory
• Health Answers for Patients & Consumers
• HealthFinder - Guide to Reliable Health Information
• National Association of Area Agencies on Aging
• The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
• National Institutes of Health
• National Women's Health Information Center
• Roslyn Carter Institute for Human Development

SPECIFIC Medical Information:

• National PD Foundation
• American Cancer Society
• American Diabetes Association
• Arthritis Foundation
• American Heart Association
• American Lung Association
• National Family Caregivers Association
• Resource for Arthritis Information
• Wellness Community Cancer Support Programs

Arkansas HOSPITALS/MEDICAL CENTERS:

• Arkansas Heart Hospital
• Arkansas Hospital Association
• Baptist Health Medical System information for Seniors
• Central Arkansas Radiation Therapy Institute (CARTI)
• Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System
• St Vincent Infirmary Medical Center Senior Spotlight
• UAMS Medical Center Donald W. Reynolds Center on Aging

HEALTH & NUTRITION

• Aging Arkansas - Call 501-376-6083 or write to 706 S. Pulaski St., Little Rock, AR 72201
• Diet and Health
• Food & Drug Administration
• Nutrition

EDUCATION & RECREATION

• Arkansas Geriatric Education Center
• Arkansas Senior Olympics
• Elderhostel
• Senior Internet Information & Computer Resources

Health-related Newsletters

• Aging Arkansas - Call 501-376-6083 or write to 706 S. Pulaski St. , Little Rock, AR 72201
• Caregiver Magazine
• Dr. Koop
• Modern Maturity
• ThirdAge
• WebMD

Health INSURANCE/BENEFITS INFORMATION:

• Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
• Medicaid Information
• Medicare Insurance
• Tricare Military Health System

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Links

The following links provide additional information for caregivers of older persons.

• Area Agency on Aging of Southwest Arkansas, Inc.
• National Eldercare Services Locator
• National Family Caregivers Association
• American Association of Retired Persons
• Comprehensive eldercare information and services
• Children of Aging Parents assisting caregivers
• Information and services for a fee
• Family Caregiver Alliance-information on long term care
• Support to wives, husbands and partners of chronically ill and/or disabled
• Veterans Administration
• Alzheimer's disease information
• Alzheimer's Disease Association
• Services for Arkansas Seniors
• Arkansas Division on Aging and Adult Services
• US Government site for Medicare Information
• National Association of Area Agencies on Aging
• Social Security Administration
• Elder law web siteJ
• Elder law information on Medicaid and Medicare
• Ask an Expert to get answers to health questions
• Insurance rate comparison for Medicare Supplement policies
• US Administration on Aging
• Explanation of the aging process

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