AARP (Online Resources): A consumer organization for people 50 years and older. Provides online information about issues related to aging, including:
• Long-term care and retirement
• Financial and legal information
• Resources on family caregiving
• Internet resources on aging
(888) 687-2277
http:/ / www.aarp.org

Access to Health Insurance / Resources for Care: Online resource that provides information on low-cost and affordable health insurance, health care, and hospice.  It is a free service from the Actors’ Fund of America’s Health Insurance Resource Center. (800) 798-8447
http:/ / www.ahirc.org/

AgingPro: Online directory of aging …

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These resources are Arkansas specific, but similar resources are likely available in your area too.
ArkansasCareGivers: Network of Area Agencies on Aging offers support to family caregivers in Arkansas. Its website provides resource directories of aging and caregiver services. It also offers an electronic newsletter and up-to-date events calendars for family caregivers. 866-651-2273
http:/ / www.arkansascaregivers.com

Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging and Department of Geriatrics: Offers comprehensive medical care for older persons (diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up). Its website provides helpful tips and resources for family caregivers in Arkansas. (501) 686-6219
http:/ / …

Most families will end up caring for an aging parent or grandparent at some point and take on new psychological and financial challenges.  With the current recession, more Seniors than ever may find themselves in need of assistance from those they trust.  What you may not realize is that caring for a senior family member can be a source of additional income.
Legal contracts, called “caregiver agreements”, can state that a family member is hired to care for an aging family member.  This caregiver could be paid a weekly or monthly …

Currently there are more that 34 million unpaid caregivers caring for ill senior citizens in America. As reported by the AARP, these giving caregivers are estimated to be providing unpaid help valued at approximately $375 billion to the elderly each year.  

The typical caregiver is a woman in her 40’s with a husband and children. Given the difficult economic situation in today’s world many elderly have moved in with their children in order to maintain their lifestyle without having to go to an expensive nursing home.  However, this addition to …