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AOA Creates Resource for Caregivers

Wed, 11/15/2000 - 12:00am — Karen Stevenson
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The Administration on Aging (AOA) announced the launch of its new "Because We Care" guide to assist America's family caregivers to deal with the day-to-day challenges associated with caregiving. Caregivers can receive immediate access to information about services and educational tools by logging onto their new site. Designed as a consumer-friendly online resource, the new site is dedicated to the growing numbers of caregivers in communities across the country.

AoA's comprehensive caregiver guide provides information and a range of suggestions on how to make caregiving easier and more effective. Topics include tips on how to maximize your care receiver's independence and health; how to improve or maintain a good quality of life and bring about positive lifestyle changes; and where to turn for help with housing, finding affordable long-term care, and coping with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Caregivers also will find suggestions on how to avoid "burning the candle at both ends." Much of the information is drawn from ongoing research by AoA and recommendations made by hundreds of caregivers across the country.

The Administration on Aging (AOA) announced the launch of its new "Because We Care" guide to assist America's family caregivers to deal with the day-to-day challenges associated with caregiving. Caregivers can receive immediate access to information about services and educational tools by logging onto their new site. Designed as a consumer-friendly online resource, the new site is dedicated to the growing numbers of caregivers in communities across the country.

AoA's comprehensive caregiver guide provides information and a range of suggestions on how to make caregiving easier and more effective. Topics include tips on how to maximize your care receiver's independence and health; how to improve or maintain a good quality of life and bring about positive lifestyle changes; and where to turn for help with housing, finding affordable long-term care, and coping with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Caregivers also will find suggestions on how to avoid "burning the candle at both ends." Much of the information is drawn from ongoing research by AoA and recommendations made by hundreds of caregivers across the country.