Caregiving Resources

• Resources by state for Elder Abuse Hotlines - Link

• The Family Caregiver Alliance

• The Best Medical Alert Systems Chosen by Our Testers, from HelpGuide.org (Updated: February 05, 2024). After testing 23 devices, we hand-picked the four top medical alert systems. Learn what features stood out and what disappointed us about each brand.

• CaringKind NYC - Resources for Caregivers for someone with Dementia. * See above section on Dementia for more resources *

• The Caregiver Space - a free community to find support and resources among other caregivers 

• Happy Health Caregiver - resources for caregivers to navigate supporting their own mental, physical health and wellbeing while caring for others.

• AlzAuthors.com - Caregiver Guides & Blogs - provides a range of resources including articles, guides, support groups, books, podcasts, videos, gadgets and tools for the home and more - Caregiver Guides for Dementia and self

• Mettle Health - a platform founded by hospice & palliative care physician BJ Miller that offers end-of-life support and counseling to caregivers and individuals facing terminal & chronic illness and the end of life. 

  • • Podcast episode of Grief Outloud, "Reckoning With Grief At The End Of Life" (Nov. 11, 2020).

    • BJ's TED Talk "What Really Matters at the End of Life," (2015).

    • Interview with Krista Tippett of on OnBeing: "Reframing Our Relationship to That We Don’t Control."

For Help with Eldercare and Caregiving

• The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) 

website | Events & Webinars | 520-881-4005

• Eldercare Locator - Free referrals for any eldercare needs

www.eldercare.gov  |  800-677-1116

• National Alliance for Caregiving - provides research, advocacy, webinars, education for caregivers of those struggling with illnesses ranging including dementia, cancer, disabilities and chronic illness

www.caregiving.org | Resources | 

• AAHCP American Academy of Home Care Physicians - Free referrals to eldercare doctors

www.aahcp.org  |  410-676-7966

• Caregiver Action Network - Family Caregiver Toolbox includes several videos and checklists

• Senior service locator for NYC (senior centers, meals on wheels, etc.) - Link

• Invisible Hands Deliver - NYC Grocery Delivery for Elderly & Disabled - Link

• County Offices for the Aging locator (scroll down for filters) - Link

• NY Connects (Statewide social services finder) - Link 

• US Administration on Aging Eldercare Locator: Link | 1-800-677-1116

• "Caregiver's Corner" from The Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation

• Geriatric Care Managers

• Self-Care & Burnout

Readings & Issues

• The Psychological Impact of COVID-19 on Older Adults Living in the Community

• Coronavirus (COVID-19): Tips for Dementia Caregivers from the Alzheimer's Association

• ADHD in Older Adults: Distinct Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations, ADDitude Magazine (Oct. 11, 2023).

• Signs of Adult ADHD? Or Old Age? ADDitude Magazine (Apr. 15, 2022).

Community

• The 92nd Street Y - Link

  • • Himan Brown 60+ Program: 212.699.7261 | email

    • 92NY Program for Cognitive Strength and Ability - Programming for patrons with mild to moderate cognitive impairment. Also offers programming for family members & caregivers - Link

** Note: Some of these resources were provided by Carolyn McIntyre, LCSW