Pacific Research Network, Inc.

Caregiver Support

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If you are a family member, friend, or neighbor who helps provide care for an ill, elderly or disabled individual who lives at home – help and support is available. The organizations and books listed below will provide you with information and assistance in gaining access to supportive services.


Southern Caregiver Resource Center

3675 Ruffin Road, Suite 230
San Diego CA 92123
(858) 268-4432, (800) 827-1008
(858) 268-7816 Fax
E-mail: scrc@caregivercenter.org

"The Southern Caregiver Resource Center offers services to family caregivers of brain-impaired adults or of frail elderly, and is for residents of San Diego and Imperial counties. Services include: information and referral, counseling, family consultation and case management, legal and financial consultation, respite care, and education and training,"
Stephen G. Thein, PhD, Pacific Research Network, Inc.


Alzheimer's Association

919 North Michigan Ave., Ste. 1000
Chicago, IL 60611-1676
(312) 335-8700
(800) 272-3900
Website: www.alz.org

"The Alzheimer's Association, the world leader in Alzheimer research and support, is a voluntary health organization dedicated to finding preventions, treatments, and eventually, a cure for Alzheimer dementia. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research and to enhance quality care and support for individuals, their families and care partners."
Alzheimer's Association web site


Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center: (ADEAR)

P. O. Box 8250
Silver Spring, MD 20907-8250
(301) 495-3311
(800) 438-4380
Website: www.alzheimers.org

"As a public, U.S. Government-funded resource, the ADEAR Center strives to be a current, comprehensive, unbiased source of information about AD. All our information and materials about the search for causes, treatment, cures, and better diagnostic tools are carefully researched and thoroughly reviewed by NIA scientists and health communicators for accuracy and integrity"
ADEAR web site


Aging and Independence Services

Within San Diego: 800-510-2020
Outside San Diego County: 800-339-4661
Outside California: 800-339-4661

"The Area Agency on Aging strives to secure, promote and provide essential services to enhance the quality of life in a diverse and changing society. We meet this challenge through advocacy, coordination, building alliances, and promoting public awareness, guided by integrity, vision, and sustained commitment."
Area Agency on Aging web site


San Diego Eldercare Directory

www.SanDiegoEldercare.com

A guide to independent living and long term care, The San Diego Eldercare Directory is designed to assist seniors, and those caring for or living with them, in locating services in San Diego County. Also listed are several support groups for the caregiver who has been going it alone and may appreciate group assistance and support from those in similar life situations.

"It [the publication] includes information on services and community programs that make it possible for seniors to live more independently, remain in their homes longer, or find the best long-term care for their specific needs. In additional to the hundreds of resources and tips for cutting through the eldercare maze, we've included answers to some of the questions asked most frequently by caregivers"
The San Diego Eldercare Directory


Books To Help Better Understand Alzheimer's Disease

NOTE: Most of the books listed below are available through your local chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. Check the white pages or phone 1-800-660-1993 to be referred to the California chapter nearest you.