• Aging Information/Resources
• Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia
• Caregiver Information & Support
• Legal and Financial Help
• en Español
• Discussions and Forums – for people with dementia and caregivers
Aging Information Resources
New York State Office for the Aging
Foundation for Health in Aging
New York State Coalition for the Aging
New York City Department for the Aging – Referrals, Emergency Help, and City Services.
New York State Adult Day Services Association – Public Policy, Advocacy, Plus “Find a Program” for caregivers.
Senior Planet – Digital Community for Older Adults
Dorot USA (NYC) – Information, services, referrals, and workshops for elderly.
Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia
Alzheimer’s Information Site from the Department of Health and Human Services, en Español
Alzheimer’s Association (National)
New York City Alzheimer’s Association – Information, Support Groups, Calendar of Events
Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America
Administration on Aging Alzheimer Site
Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research
Caregiver Information and Support
NYC Caregiver – Making it Easier to Care – New York City Department for the Aging
Caregivers’ Connections – NY / NJ – Telephone Workshops and Support Groups
Eldercare Locator – (800) 677-1116
caregiving.com – Lots of tips, referrals, and help for caregivers.
Alzheimer’s Reading Room
Blog for caregivers – “Dotty Says” blog by Bob DeMarco
Children of Aging Parents – Checklist, support groups, and resources.
Caregiving – Medline – National Library of Medicine
Know It Alz – A helpful website by and for caregivers.
Family Caregiver Alliance – National Center on Caregiving
Senior Care & Home Care at Care.com
Be sure to follow all tips for hiring a trustworthy aid, and be sure to interview applicants in person and check all references.
National Alliance for Caregiving
National Family Caregivers Association
Eldercare Online
The internet community of eldercaregivers. Information on many topics; lots of links.
AARP Caregiver Resources
Search on the word “caregiver” at the AARP home page, or try this link to some of the AARP caregiving pages.
Empowering Caregivers
Portal for caregivers offers articles, support, inspiration, and other resources. With chat rooms and message forums.
Legal and Financial Help
Legal Aid Society, Brooklyn Office for the Aging – services to senior citizens in Brooklyn.
South Brooklyn Legal Services – equal justice for low-income people in Brooklyn by providing a broad range of legal advocacy and information, including many elder law issues
Social Security and Disability Resource Center – helpful website to answer questions about applying for disability and troubleshooting problems.
JASA-LEAP - Legal/Social Work Elder Abuse Program
Consultations, Referral, Home Visits, Legal Services, and more – (718) 648-2567, Ext. 22
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys – information and attorney search tools
Grimaldi & Yeung – Resources in caregiving and elder law from this private law firm – Brooklyn
en Español
alzheimers.gov/espanol, el recurso del gobierno que ofrece información gratuitamente sobre la enfermedad de Alzheimer y demencias relacionadas.
Asociación de Alzheimer (en Español)
AOA – Entendiendo la Enfermedad de Alzheimer
AOA – Información en Español
AOA – Una guia para el cuidado de las personas con la enfermedad de Alzheimer
Discussions and Forums
Alzheimer’s Disease Support Group
Alzheimer’s Association Online Community
Alzheimer’s Association Chat Rooms
Alzheimer’s Disease Support Group
Dementia Advocacy and Support Network International
