Elder Care: Additional Elder Care Resources

Books

Adamec, Chris. The Unofficial Guide to Eldercare. New York, NY, 1999.

Brothers, Joyce. Widowed. Ballantine Books. New York, NY, 1992.

Cason, Ann. Circles of Care: How to Set Up Quality Home Care for Our Elders. Boston, MA and London: Shambala, 2001.

Edinberg, M. Talking with your Aging Parents. Boston, MA.
Shambhala Publications, 1987.

Edwards, Allen Jack. When Memory Fails. New York, NY. Plenum Publishing, 1994.

Heath, A. Long Distance Caregiving-A Survival Guide for Far Away Caregivers. Lakewood, CO: American Source Books, 1993.

Hooyman, N., Lustbader, W., Taking Care of Your Aging Family Members. New York, NY. The Free Press, 1986.

Inlander, C., M. Donio, J. L. Dodson. Long-Term Care and Its
Alternatives. Allentown, PN: People's Medical Society, 1996.

Illardo, J., C. Rothman. I'll Take Care Of You-A Practical Guide for Family Caregivers. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, 1999.

Jackson, Billie. The Caregivers' Roller Coaster. Chicago: Loyola University, 1993.

Lee, Alice and Fred. A Field Guide to Retirement. NY, NY: Double Day, 1991.

Mace, N. L., P. V. Rabins. The 36-Hour Day-A Family Guide to Caring for Persons with Alzheimer's Disease, Related Dementing Illnesses, and Memory Loss in Later Life. Baltimore, MD: The Johns Hopkins University, 1991.

Rubenson, E. F. When Aging Parents Can't Live Alone. Lincolnwood, Illinois: Lowell House, 2000.

Silberfeld, M. Fish, A. When the Mind Fails. Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 1994.

Silverstone, B., H. K. Hyman. You and Your Aging Parent-A Family Guide to Emotional, Physical, & Financial Problems. New York, NY: Pantheon Books, 1989.

Websites

U-M UHR-FMLA Tutorial
www.umich.edu/~hraa/hra/FMLA/toc.htm

Turner Geriatric Clinic
www.med.umich.edu/geriatrics/TurnerGeriatricClinic/index.htm

Housing Bureau for Seniors
www.med.umich.edu/seniors

Alzheimer’s Association
www.alzmigreatlakes.org/

Neighborhood Senior Services
www.nssweb.org/

State of Michigan--Medicare
www.medicare.gov/

Catholic Social Services
www.csswashtenaw.org/

Center for Independent Living
www.aacil.org/     

http://www.aoa.gov/
The Administration on Aging (AoA) provides home and community-based services to older persons through the programs funded under the Older Americans Act, including nutrition, legal assistance, and health promotion counseling and training. Through AoA's National Family Caregiver Support Program, the agency is focusing on the challenges of those caring for family members who are chronically ill or who have disabilities. The program is also directing its resources to those who are caring for younger family members, such as grandchildren and those with mental retardation or developmental disabilities.

http://www.aarp.org/
AARP is the nation's leading organization for people age 50 and older. It serves their needs and interests through information, education, advocacy, and community services that are provided by a network of local chapters and experienced volunteers throughout the country.

http://www.miseniors.net/
The vision for MiSeniors.net is to build an elderly and long-term care services portal giving all visitors access to a wealth of current information and supportive services.

http://www.ncoa.org/
The National Council on the Aging (NCOA) works to promote the dignity, self-determination and well-being of older persons through a wide variety of services and programs. NCOA primarily works with community organizations and professionals to help them enhance the lives of older persons.

http://www.tlchoices.com/
TLC provides virtual tours of and toll-free numbers for elder care facilities and a five-star rating of each place based on quality, breadth of service, and amenities. Also offers a "staying at home" feature that lists personal care, home delivery, and other services that might appeal to seniors.

http://www.care.com
Care.com helps you find local child care, pet care, senior care, tutoring, and housekeeping.
Search our listings of babysitters, nannies, pet sitters and more. There is a fee to join.

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