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Helpful links for caregivers:
Administration on Aging
www.aoa.gov
The site is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of a wide variety of topics, programs and services related to aging. Whether you are an older individual, a caregiver, a community service provider, a researcher, or a student.
Capital Area Parkinson's Society
www.capitalareaparkinsons.org
The Capital Area Parkinson's Society (CAPS) was founded in 1984 to address the needs of people with Parkinson's disease, their families, friends and care partners. CAPS is a nonprofit organization, serving the Central Texas community. Membership in CAPS is open to anyone with an interest in Parkinson's disease.
Caregiving
www.caregiving.com
Bulletin boards and Q & A forums relating to tips and techniques used by different caregivers.
Family Caregiver Alliance Website
www.caregiver.org
This site serves as a public voice for caregivers. Illuminating the daily challenges they face. Offering them with assistance they so desperately need and deserve through education, services, research and advocacy.
Lewy Body Dementia Association
www.lewybodydementia.org
This site provides information for
patients with Lewy Body Dementia and their Caregivers. On this site you will find Patient Support, Family Support, Caregiver Support, and Education and Research.
National Family Caregiver Association
www.nfcacares.org
Through its serves in the area of education, support, public awareness and advocacy, NFCA strives to minimize the disparity between a caregiver’s quality of life and that of mainstream Americans.
Today’s Caregiver Magazine
www.caregiver.com
Find information on organizations and agencies that assist caregivers in various areas of the country. This site also contains excerpts from books that are helpful for caregivers as well as bulletin boards. Visitors can “Ask Dr. Caregiver”, voice their concerns or get help with problems they might be having.
Caregiver Wellness Groups
Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center
k2watts@chw.edu
500 W. Thomas Rd., Ste. 720
Phoenix, AZ 85013
Every Tuesday, 2:00-3:30 p.m.
Kris Watts (602) 406-4921
Skyway Church of the West Valley
k2watts@chw.edu
14900 W. Van Buren St.
Goodyear, AZ 85388
2nd Thursday, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Kris Watts (602) 406-4921
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