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Caregivers are people who take care of other adults, often parents or spouses, or children with special medical needs. Some caregivers are family members; others are paid. They help with:
Caregiving is hard, and caregivers of chronically ill people often feel stress. They are "on call" 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you're caring for someone with mental problems like Alzheimer's disease it can be especially difficult. Support groups can help.
Time Slips - Storytelling project with people with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers.
Elder Craftsmen - Offers crafts training for seniors, community service projects, intergenerational activities and workshops for grandparents as caregivers. Located in New York City.
Angels for Hope - Crocheted angels available free of charge to those who are severely injured or chronically ill, as well as their caregivers. Request an angel, help crochet them for others, or find out how to donate supplies.
BookHive - Book reviews for children from birth through age 12, their parents, caregivers, teachers, and librarians. A readers' advisory service of the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County.
Sesame Workshop: Sesame Street - Official site includes games, stories and activities, as well as resources for caregivers. [Requires Flash.]
PBS Kids: Sesame Street - Officials complementing the series, including games, coloring pages, and information for parents and caregivers.
PBS Kids: Adventures from the Book of Virtues - Character profiles, video clips, activities and resources for caregivers.
Writing to Heal, Writing to Grow - Writing courses to examine and understand life's events, including Your Life in Essays, Writing About Cancer, Writing for Personal Caregivers, and Writing for Families.
The Complete Child Caregiver Organizer - Guidebook and reference tool, featuring book description and online ordering.
Health Information Press - Range of publications for patients, families, and caregivers.