Databases & Websites by Subject

Click On Sites for Caregivers

AgingCare.com

Caregiving Com
Includes advice for different levels of care, links to support groups, medical information and other resources.

Eldercare Online
Offers special sections on Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

Family Caregiver Alliance
This site offers news, information and support for family caregivers. It includes online support groups and posts answers to caregivers’ questions.

Family Caregiving 101

Growth House
This is an award-winning portal to resources for end-of-life care.

Illinois Department on Aging
A clearinghouse for senior assistance in Illinois.

National Center for Assisted Living
Offers advice on choosing an assisted living arrangement and includes ratings of facilities.

Northeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging
Includes a list of links to many helpful local resources for caregivers.

Nursing Home Compare
This site provides “detailed information about the past performance of every Medicare and Medicaid certified home in the country.”

Prepared by Martha M. Krause, November 2010