The internet is full of wonderful resources for caregivers: online support groups, newsletters, and publications of all types. The Caregiver Foundation has compiled significant resources that have proved of value to local caregivers and clients.
Please report any bad links and any resources that prove problematic to info@thecaregiverfoundation.org. We accept no responsibility for information and resources outside of our site.
For our personal guide on Family Caregiving, you may be interested in Executive Director Gary A. Powell’s e-book, .“You Can’t Cure Aging: A Guide for Family Caregivers”
We also highly recommend the Mental Health America of Hawaii Finding Help Phone List for Hawaii residents. Resources are listed for all islands in various categories that overlap this TCF compiled list.
Categories
Aging
Hawaii
General
- 10 Easy Ways Seniors Can Boost Their Mental Health and Well-Being
- Aging with Dignity
- AARP
- American Geriatrics Society
- American Society on Aging
- Coupon Chief – Retail Savings Guide for Baby Boomers (TCF is not endorsing this site, but finds it well put together and genuinely useful)
- Eating for Your Brain as a Senior
- Geriatric Depression Scale
- Gerontological Society of America
- Healthy Hearing
- Home Modifications and Selling Your Home
- Info on Aging: Science of Aging
- International Council on Active Aging
- International Longevity Centre
- International Psychogeriatric Association
- National Council on Aging Benefits Check-Up
- NIH Senior Health
- Second-Half of Life (Blog on Psychology of Aging)
- Sexual Health and Aging
- Six Things Seniors Can Do To Improve Memory
- Sleep and Aging – Senior Sleep Guide
- You Can’t Cure Aging (A TCF e-book)
Alzheimer’s Disease/Dementia
- Alzheimer’s Association: Aloha Chapter (HI)
- NIH Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias
- Alzheimer’s Foundation of America
- Caregiver Action Network (Caregivers for Alzheimer’s Patients)
- Caregiver’s Guide to Understanding Dementia Behaviors
- Eldercare Locator
- The Dementia Guide
- PBS’s The Forgetting: A Portrait of Alzheimer’s Disease (Documentary)
- Preparing Your Home for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s: A Caregiver’s Guide
- The Benefits of Cooking with Alzheimer’s: A Caregiver’s Guide
Alcohol & Drug Abuse/Misuse
General
- Addiction Center
- Alcohol Rehab Guide
- As You Age: A Guide to Aging, Medicines, and Alcohol
- Drug/Alcohol Abuse Treatment Locator
- National Council on Aging: Prevention and Management of Alcohol Problems in Older Adults
- These Parents Lost Their Child to Overdose, They Want You to Know This ...
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Assistive Technology
Hawaii
General
- AlterG (Physical Therapy Products)
- Assistive Technology Buying Guide
- Biodex Products and Services
- Bioness (Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, Other Central Nervous System Disorders)
- Consumer Affairs – Reviews for Stair Lifts
- Motomed (Movement Therapy)
- Myomo (Upper Limb Orthosis)
- NuStep (Physical Therapy and Cardiac Rehab)
- Saebo (Residual Arm and Hand Function)
- VitalStim Therapy: Dysphagia Treatment (Difficulty Swallowing)
Note: The Caregiver Foundation does not endorse any of these products. We merely provide links to resources that have helped previous or current clients. If you find any of these products problematic, please call us at (808) 625-3782 or email us at info@thecaregiverfoundation.org.
Caregiving
Hawaii
- Aging and Disability Resource Center HI (Caregiver Counseling/Respite)
- Family Caregiver Support Program – Executive Office of Aging
- Hawaii Background Checks
- Hawaii Nursing Home Ombudsman
- Kapiolani Community College Kupuna Education Center
- University of Hawaii Center on Aging: Caregiver Resource Initiative Project
General
- Today's Caregiver
- Caregiver Action Network
- Caregivers for Seriously Ill Loved Ones – Insights on PBS Hawaii
- American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living
- Caregiving.Com (Blogging Network for Caregivers)
- Caring Info
- Seniorliving.org
- Ethnic Elders Care Network
- Family Caregiver Alliance
- Caregiver Stress: Tips for Taking Care
- National Alliance for Caregiving
- Nursing Home Abuse (DrugWatch)
- Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving
- Tips and Tools for Family Caregivers
- You Can’t Cure Aging (A TCF e-Book)
Chronic Pain
Dental
Disabilities
Hawaii
General
- Accessibility and Employment: What People with Disabilities Need to Know
- Americans with Disabilities Act (Information and Technical Assistance)
- Coupon Chief – Savings Guide for People with Disabilities (TCF is not endorsing this site, but finds it well put together and genuinely useful)
- Dating When Blind or Visually Impaired — From Single and Ready to Mingle to Off the Market
- Disability.Gov
- Disability Accommodation Cost Guides
- Disaster Safety for People with Disabilities: What to Do When Emergency Weather Strikes
- Discrimination And Addiction: How To Overcome Prejudice Without Relying On Drugs Or Alcohol
- Fair Housing Accessibility FIRST
- Grants for Home Modification: 16 Resources for Homeowners with Disabilities
- Guide to Transportation for People with Disabilities
- Healthy Hearing
- Hobbies and Activities for Special Needs
- Home Modifications and Selling Your Home
- Home Organization for Newly Disabled Seniors
- How to Explain Disability to a Child
- Increasing Physical Activity among Adults with Disabilities
- Keeping Your Home – a Guide for Newly Disabled People
- Legal Guide for Newly Disabled Seniors
- Medicaid CHIP
- National Aphasia Association
- Red Cross Guide for Disabled First-Time Homebuyers
- Red Cross Disaster Preparation for People with Disabilities
- Resources for Traveling with Disabilities
- Special Needs Seniors – Planning for the Future of this Vulnerable Population
- Teaching the Art of Cooking to People with Disabilities
- The Guide to Buying Used Accessible Vehicles for Disability Accommodation
- Thriving in Trade School with a Disability
- Tips for Travelers with Disabilities
- Wheelchair and Handicap Ramp Cost Guide
Employment
Transportation
Elder Abuse
End-of-Life Care
Financial Matters
Hawaii
General
Grief Support
Health Issues
Hawaii
General
- Advance Healthcare Network
- Caring Connections: Living With an Illness
- Consumer Safety – Health and Safety
- HelpGuide.Org
- How to Handle Caregiver Stress by Fawne Hansen
- Info on Aging: Science of Aging
- National Library of Medicine
- National Sleep Foundation
- NIH Senior Health
- Partnership for Prescription Assistance
- Staying Active in your golden years
Miscellaneous
Mesothelioma
Spinal Cord Injury
Stroke
Traumatic Brain Injury
Housing
Incontinence
Legal Matters
The Caregiver Foundation has found the following Individuals or Organizations helpful in meeting the needs of clients. While not an endorsement of these individuals and Organizations, we present them here as reference for you:
For estate planning, probate, and trust law, guardianship, conservatorship, probate, contested estates, and Medicaid and public benefit planning:
For families that want to apply for or have been denied Disabilities benefits:
Long-Term Care
Meal Services
Hawaii
Mental Health Care
Please use the following links for information on: anxiety disorders, autism spectrum disorders, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity (ADD/ADHD) disorder, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, dissociative disorders, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, schizoaffective disorder, and schizophrenia. It may also be helpful for insomnia, sleep apnea, and tardive dyskinesia.
We have separate sections for links for depression and suicide on this page. Please see Alcohol and Drug Abuse/Misuse for resources selected specifically for substance abuse.