Advanced Resource Search: Care Options, Getting help

This web page describes some of the community services and resources available to help caregivers and individuals with dementia. It describes these services within the context of sources of funding.

This web page offers a list of resources for finding help with caregiving, including clinicians, family services, helpful links and resources, and a reading list.

This set of resources from Medicare provides caregivers with information on a variety of issues related to planning for their loved ones' future. Beyond supplying resources on Medicare (how to enroll, what is covered), information is provided on managing legal and financial issues, on finding local support, and on other caregiving topics.

This website is a comprehensive caregiver’s guide to supporting the elderly. It includes a nationwide provider database where users can search for senior care and housing options, expert columns, assessment tools, and other resources on financial, legal, and end-of-life matters.

Respite care is temporary care to relieve primary caregivers of their duties for different lengths of time. This page discusses the two main types of respite care - In-Home and Residential.

This is a national database of Professional Geriatric Care Managers (PGCMs), who are health and human services specialists who help caregivers with the many different aspects of caring for elderly loved ones, including helping to choose a housing or care option, reviewing legal, financial and medical issues, and providing caregiver support and counseling. The fees vary so be sure to discuss payment with potential PGCMs. This database is searchable by city, state, and zip, by name, or by type of PGCM.