Online Courses
For Professional Caregivers
Cultivating Compassionate Presence
8-week online course
Cultivating Mindfulness and Awareness in End-of-Life Care
8-week online course
Both courses are part of Authentic Presence, a certificate in contemplative end-of-life care.
For Family Caregivers
Caring for Yourself, Caring for Others
8-week online course
End of Life
International
International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care
A global nonprofit, dedicated to promoting palliative care around the world. The website has a tool to translate into multiple languages. The association publishes a free monthly newsletter online that addresses the challenges with getting access to palliative care in various countries.
Europe
European Association for Palliative Care
Website includes directories of hospice and palliative-care programs from many countries, as well as some documents in multiple languages.
USA
Caring Connections
Sponsored by the National Hospice and Palliative Care organization. It offers information on advance-care planning, caregiving, bereavement, and hospice services.
The Conversation Project
The Conversation Project is a public engagement initiative with a goal to have every person’s wishes for end-of-life care expressed and respected.
Hospice Foundation of America
Provides resources to locate hospice care and information on caregiver support.
Hospice Net
Provides information about hospice for patients and caregivers.
MedlinePlus
Medline is the National Institutes of Health’s website for patients and their families and friends.
The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
NHPCO is the largest nonprofit membership organization representing hospice and palliative care programs and professionals in the United States.
Palliative Care Doctors
The patient site of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM)
CAREGIVER PRACTICAL SUPPORT
USA
Caring Bridge
Helps you to stay connected with loved ones during times of serious illness or crisis. You create a personalized website that shares news and allows people to post messages of support.
Lotsa Helping Hands
Helps you to organize a community with a versatile calendar function so people can sign up to offer help.
CARING FOR SENIORS
USA
The National Institute on Aging
End-of-life care describes support and medical care given during the time surrounding death
Alzheimer's Association
800-272-3900
Information and support for people with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers. Operates a 24/7 helpline and offers care navigator tools.
ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center
Find programs and services that allow caregivers to get a break from caring for a loved one.
Community Resource Finder
Easy access to a comprehensive listing of Alzheimer’s and dementia resources, community programs and services.
Family Caregiver Alliance
800-445-8106
Information, education and services for family caregivers, including the Family Care Navigator, a state-by-state list of services and assistance.
National Alliance for Caregiving
A coalition of national organizations focused on family caregiving issues.
The National Clearinghouse for Long-term Care Information
Information and tools to plan for future long-term care needs.
Veterans Administration
855-260-3274
Provides support for spousal caregivers.
AARP Family Caregiving
Find free care guides, legal checklists, care options and an online community that supports all types of family caregivers.
Alzheimers
The government's free information resource about Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
Caregiver Action Network
Formerly known as the National Family Caregivers Association, it provides information and education for family caregivers, including a volunteer support network in over 40 states.
Eldercare Locator
800-677-1116
Connects caregivers to local services and resources for older adults and adults with disabilities across the United States.
Medicare
800-Medicare
Provides information about the parts of Medicare, what's new and how to find Medicare plans, facilities or providers.
National Institute on Aging Information Center
800-222-2225
Research leader on aging issues; information on common age-related health problems.
Social Security Administration
800-772-1213
Information on retirement and disability benefits, including how to sign up.
Bereavement
USA
Compassionate Friends
Offers bereavement support to families who have experienced the death of a child.
Rainbows
Helps children deal with grief due to death, divorce, or separation. Offers programs nationwide.
Online
GriefNet
Online support, including discussion groups and other resources for people dealing with grief and loss.