Online Support Links
Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's Association
http://www.alz.org/index.asp
Celiac Disease
National Foundation for Celiac Awareness
http://www.celiaccentral.org/
Cancer
American Cancer Association
http://www.cancer.org/
Livestrong Cancer Support
http://www.livestrong.org/
What Next Cancer Support Network
http://www.whatnext.com/
Caregiver Support
Well Spouse Association
http://www.wellspouse.org/
Diabetes
American Diabetes Association
http://www.diabetes.org/
Epilepsy/Seizure Disorder
Epilepsy Foundation
http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org/
Seizuretracker.com
https://www.seizuretracker.com/News-Tracks/Seizure-Diary-About.php?PV=
Heart Disease
American Heart Association
http://www.heart.org/
Mental Health
Mental Health America
http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/
Nutrition
American Dietetic Association
http://www.eatright.org/
Local Organizations
New Jersey
Caregivers of New Jersey
http://www.njcaregivers.org/
Clayton's Hope
http://www.claytonshope.org/
Ohio
American Red Cross Nurse Assistant Training-Greater Cleveland
http://www.redcross-cleveland.org/neonat/default.asp
Freebies
Cleaning for a Reason
http://www.cleaningforareason.org/
General cleaning service for cancer patients once a month for four months.
Corporate Angel Network
http://www.corpangelnetwork.org/
Flights to treatment centers for cancer patients and companions.
Look Good Feel Better
http://lookgoodfeelbetter.org/
Beauty care for women undergoing cancer treatment, web site for men, web site and in-hospital support groups for teens.
Make-A-Wish Foundation
http://www.wish.org/
Grants wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions.
Musicians on Call
http://www.musiciansoncall.org/
Bedside performances for hospital patients.
PatientLovingCare.com
http://www.patientlovingcare.com/p/plc-doctorpatient-resources.html
Free downloadable doctor's memo to help you communicate effectively with your healthcare provider
Starlight Foundation
http://www.starlight.org/
In-hospital entertainment technology, family activities and outings, online social network for seriously ill teens
Stowe Hope
http://www.stowehope.org/
Wellness conference with free rooms for first-time attendees who are cancer patients
Home Care
Caring for a patient at home requires a deep measure of love and patience, for sure. But the best care also requires nursing skills that aren't even formally taught to lay people. If you've accepted this profound responsibility, you want every resource to do it correctly.
We've found some excellent training videos. Although they are geared to Certified Nursing Assistant students, they are perfect for families struggling to care for someone who's just been discharged from the hospital or simply needs ongoing care.
Check out these links:
How to Feed Someone Who Can't Feed Themselves
How to Assist Someone Getting Around With a Walker
How to Brush Someone Else's Teeth
How to Bath Someone Who Can't Get Out of Bed
A Note About the Videos: Researching this topic, we found these comprehensive tutorials on YouTube from the Arizona Medical Training Institute. Although they were posted to help students in the Certified Nursing Assistant program study their coursework, we are grateful that AMTI publicly shares their beautifully produced videos on YouTube. Thank you!
Source: Arizona Medical Training Institute, YouTube)
We're adding more great info every day to help you care for a loved one. See what's new at http://patientlovingcare.blogspot.com/.
DISCLAIMER: Use common sense. Only attempt to do what you and the patient can safely accomplish. These tutorials are meant as guidelines only to improve the care of patients who needs assistance from loved ones for everyday care. Ask your medical professional for specific advice on patient care for your situation.
