Older Adult Services – Page 9 – Community Action Team

Older Americans Act

The Older Americans Act (OAA) offers nationwide critical services to support older adults’ health, independence and wellbeing, such as meals, job training, health promotion, caregiver support, and transportation, without any age restriction.
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http://www.ncoa.org/public-policy-action/older-americans-act
LGBT Caring Community Online Support Group

The LGBT Caring Community Online Support Group provides a platform for caregivers of adults with chronic health issues in the LGBTQ+ community to discuss their unique concerns. The group is open nationwide and has no age restrictions.
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http://www.caregiver.org/connecting-caregivers/support-groups
National Stroke Association

The National Stroke Association offers a helpline, online support forums, and a support group locator for stroke victims and caregivers. They provide information on treatment options, rehabilitation therapy, and have a resource library for those affected by stroke. No age restrictions apply.
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http://www.facebook.com/AmericanStroke http://www.stroke.org
Oregon ALS Support Groups

Oregon ALS Support Groups offers statewide information about support group meetings for individuals with ALS, their families, and caregivers, with no age restrictions.
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http://www.webor.alsa.org/site/PageNavigator/OR_8_SupportGroups.html
Well Spouse Association

The Well Spouse Association offers advocacy, peer to peer support groups, and online resources for spousal caregivers of chronically ill and/or disabled partners. They educate healthcare professionals and the general public about the unique challenges and issues faced by these caregivers. Services are available nationwide with no age restrictions.
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http://www.wellspouse.org
Oregon Care Partners

Oregon Care Partners offers in-person and online training to families and professional caregivers in Oregon, enabling them to improve the quality of life for older adults and those with Alzheimer’s. These training sessions cover various caregiving topics, and there are no age restrictions to participate.
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http://www.oregoncarepartners.com
Next Step in Care

Next Step in Care is an online guide designed to aid caregivers and health care workers in planning and implementing safe transitions for chronically and seriously ill patients, with easy-to-use tools and resources available nationwide and no age restrictions.
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http://www.nextstepincare.org
National Alliance for Caregiving

National Alliance for Caregiving provides national caregiving resources, connects caregivers with local coalitions, and offers special support for those caring for veterans, with no age restriction.
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http://www.caregiving.org