General Assistance:

• AARP: Advocacy group with publications on aging, including recent legislation. http://www.aarp.org
• Children of Aging Parents: Information on caregiving and referrals to support groups, care managers, and other resources. http://www.CAPS4caregivers.org
• Family Caregiver Alliance: Covers medical, social, public policy, and caregiving issues linked to brain impairments. http://www.caregiver.org
• National Council on the Aging: Information and advocacy. http://www.ncoa.org
• National Family Caregivers Association: Dedicated to aiding caregivers through education, research, and support. https://caregiveraction.org
• National Institute on Aging: Conducts and supports research, training, and information on aging. https://www.nih.gov/
• OWL: Focuses on issues unique to women as they age and offers fact sheets on caregiving. http://www.owl-national.org
• Well Spouse Foundation: Offers support to people caring for a sick spouse who need emotional care themselves. http://www.wellspouse.org

Specific Ailments:

• Alcoholics Anonymous: Fellowship and self-help group. https://www.aa.org/
• Alzheimer’s Association: http://www.alz.org
• American Cancer Society: http://www.cancer.org
• American Heart Association: http://www.americanheart.org
• National Parkinson Foundation: http://www.parkinson.org
• National Stroke Association: http://www.stroke.org