Caregiver Information

www.caregiving.org/content/reports/Family Discharge Planning.pdf the feeling of being overwhelmed by our illness, caregivers feel a great deal of stress. It is essential that caregivers know they are not alone. Jim Weiveris is the Metro NY Carcinoid Support Group Caregiver Advocate. Drop him an e-mail with questions, concerns or suggestions. We have also included links to several sites on the Internet that address caregiver issues.

Jim Weiveris Caregiver Advocate

Links of Interest to Caregivers

National Family Caregivers Association
covers many aspects of caregivers

 www.nfcacares.org
Cycle of Hope
tips for caregivers page		 www.cycleofhope.com
National Mental Health Association
covers issues on depression		 www.nmha.org/index.cfm

Cancer Page.com
deals with caregivers as cancer survivors and family relationships

 www.cancerpage.com

National Cancer Institute
comprehensive site covering caregivers, changing relationships and children involvement

 www.cancer.gov

National Alliance for Caregiving
another good resouce of information for caregivers, including free downloadable publications

 www.caregiving.org

National Alliance for Caregiving & United Hospital Fund's Families & Health Care
A Family Caregiver's Guide to Hospital Discharge Planning - Free downloadable booklet

www.caregiving.org/content/reports/Family Discharge Planning.pdf