I'm hoping an edit will make this current.

Look at the index page at least to see what is here.

Info for people new to here


Some of you may remember me posting a link to Beth Israel Medical Center--giving instructions for ordering a FREE Resource Guide---which comes in a loose-leaf note book- a 3 ring binder format. They have now posted the notebook sections on their web site

http://www.stoppain.org



The first link here will take you to the page to order the notebook.

The second link is to the index page where you can click on the other sections to get to the information in pdf format. The rest of the links are to the sections in pdf format ---I Have NO connection with this institution---I'm just sending this information along for the members benefit---especially those new to caregiving. Though there is no section yet for Alzheimer's Disease---the other section pretty generic information for all caregivers. Enjoy--Hope it is useful

Jim

http://www.stoppain.org/caregivers/resource_form.html



http://www.stoppain.org/caregivers/index.html




http://www.stoppain.org/caregivers/pdf/1-nowyouareacaregiver.pdf



http://www.stoppain.org/caregivers/pdf/2-navagatingthesystem.pdf



http://www.stoppain.org/caregivers/pdf/3-symtommanagement.pdf



http://www.stoppain.org/caregivers/pdf/4-goalsofcare.pdf



http://www.stoppain.org/caregivers/pdf/5-youhaveneedstoo.pdf



http://www.stoppain.org/caregivers/pdf/6-spec_illness-aids.pdf



http://www.stoppain.org/caregivers/pdf/7-wheretofindhelp.pdf

Use today wisely,
It's the only one we get.

Oh, for so short a time,
we are on loan to each other.

Jim

Quoting Penny from another room

quote:

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posted December 04, 2002 03:30 AM
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i AM GETTING DESPARATE AAND HAVE NO FAMILY TO TURN TO. bOTH PARENTS HAVE ALZHIEMERS ABND NOW MY MOTHER HAS 3+ ARTERIES IN HER NECK CLOGGED. TOMORROW WEW FIND OUT HOW BAD IT IS. i AM BECOMING DESPONDENT, Ineed help in so many aresa i don't know where to start, the utilities are bechind because of paying ofr medecine,etxc. please someone out there in cyberland help me get this together.I don;t know where to start who to pay first. My health is suffering I am beginning to feel sucudual. Please help. I am only 54. Penny LAwyer 1330 Radcliff GArden City MIchigan 48135 God bless thank you.

penny laWYER PBTWMOM@AOL.COM

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My reply to her

Needing Help

Hi Penny,


I t looks like you ahve your hands full right now. Your tone sounds very desperate--Since you have not indicated what, if any steps you have taken to look for help, I'm listing the results I got for a search of your zip code under the

http://www.eldercare.gov/



Eldercare Locator Search Results

Printable page

Search results for zip code 48135:


Information and Referral

The Senior Alliance
3850 Second Street
Suite 201
Wayne, MI 48184
Business Phone # : (734) 722-2830
Contact Phone # : (734) 722-2830

Email:
senior_alliance@state.mi.us

Web page:
www.aaalc.org


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Area Agency on Aging

The Senior Alliance/Area Agency on Aging 1-C
3850 Second Street
Suite 201
Wayne, MI 48184
Business Phone # : (734) 722-2830
Contact Phone # : (734) 722-2830

Email:
senior_alliance@state.mi.us

Web page:
www.aaalc.org


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State Unit on Aging

Michigan Office of Services to the Aging
611 West Ottawa
North Ottawa Tower
Lansing, MI 48909
Business Phone # : (517) 373-8230
Contact Phone # : (517) 373-8230

Email:
lyonssa@state.mi.us

Web page:
www.miseniors.net


In most cases you will receive three listings depending on the area of the country searched.

Information & Referral - provides information about services and resources in the locality requested.

Area Agency on Aging - agency designated to support programs at the regional and local levels.

State Unit on Aging - an agency designated by the Governor to provide statewide direction for aging programs.

The agency listed first should be your initial point of contact for information. Keep in mind that the agencies listed will provide you with helpful information about your concern, but may not provide the specific service you need. You may also contact the Eldercare Locator 1-800-677-1116 to receive a more extensive list of information.

They recommend your local Area Agency on Aging to get you started on finding help.

They seem to be a very local agency since their zip code is only one digit different than yours.

Keep this one note in mind

You may also contact the Eldercare Locator 1-800-677-1116 to receive a more extensive list of information.

You could also try your local departmnet of human services.

Also try getting in touch with the local Alzheimer Association

http://www.alz.org/

a search for your local organization gives the info below.


Greater Michigan Chapter
17220 West 12 Mile Road, Suite 100
SOUTHFIELD , MI - 48076
Phone 1: (248) 557-8277
Phone 2:
800- 337-3827
Fax : (248) 557-4642


www.alzgmc.org


Chapter Offices


Detroit Office 17220 W 12 Mile Road, #100
Southfield MI 48076
(248) 557-8277



East Central Regional Office G-3287 Beecher Rd,
Flint MI 48532
(810) 720-2791


Mid Michigan Regional Office 4604 N. Saginaw Road, Suite F
Midland MI 48640
(989) 839-9910


Northeastern Regional Office 100 Woods Circle #300,
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 356-4087


Upper Peninsula
Regional Office 710 Chippewa Square, #201
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 228-3910

Use today wisely,
It's the only one we get.

Oh, for so short a time,
we are on loan to each other.

Jim

You may also want to check out his site Neighborhood Network It list resources all over the USA that caregivers may find some help at

Edyth Ann aka Bubblehead aka Queen Bubble
AOL IM EdythAnn12
edythann@netzero.net

Thank you, Jim. I've bookmarked the site and will be doing a lot of reading. Very helpful to a new caregiver, as you said.

Cheers, Rita