Eldercare Locator – A U.S. government site that describes resources and options for eldercare in the U.S., including a search function that helps users find resources in their own communities.

National Center on Caregiving (Family Caregiver Alliance) – A robust website provides learning opportunities and other resources for caregivers of all ages.

National Dementia Association - The online resources from this small nonprofit include basic information about dementia and practical strategies for family members caring for a person with dementia.

National Institute on Aging – A U.S. government source for research and information on health and aging. Also a co-sponsor of the Mexican Health and Aging Study.

World Health Organization Department of Aging and Life-Course – Resources include a database featuring concrete actions to make communities better places to grow old.

50 Ways for Family Caregivers to Take a Break

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About the author:

Faith Rogow

Faith Rogow, Ph.D., is the co-author of The Teacher's Guide to Media Literacy: Critical Thinking in a Multimedia World (Corwin, 2012) and past president of the National Association for Media Literacy Education. She has written discussion guides and lesson plans for more than 250 independent films.