National Family Caregivers Month
November 2004

Featured Publications

Promising Practices in Children's Mental Health
This series of publications provides information and guidance for communities and caregivers interested in building exemplary systems of care, as well as information on how to help, serve, and support children with serious emotional disturbances.
Publication Number: CA-PROM01

Caregiving: Caring for Adults With Cognitive and Memory Impairments
This publication provides information on safety considerations, suggestions for managing behavior, and self-care tips for caregivers.

Deciding to be a Caregiver
This publication provides information on what to consider when deciding whether to be a caregiver, such as the time commitment and what caregiving entails.

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Executive Summary
This report highlights the progress made in States, tribes, and communities across the country in implementing the NFCSP and looks at how the National Aging Services Network serves the Nation’s family caregivers.

Alzheimer Disease: Care Partners
The Alzheimer’s Association designed this Web page to provide information on care strategies for Alzheimer’s symptoms. Readers can get information on making legal decisions, managing changes in a loved one’s behavior, and helping him or her maintain hygiene