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If you are unable to attend the Caregiver Survivor Skills class offered this month at the Evergreen Library, you might like to know that JCPL provides links and subscription access to a wealth of information on this complex topic. Below are several web sites drawn from our Seniors page as well as information about accessing full-text articles related to this topic.

General Information for Caregivers
Caregivers' Resources - USA.gov
Family Caregiver Alliance
National Family Caregivers Association
Senior Health Center - Mayo Clinic

Finding a Healthcare provider or facility
AMA Doctor Finder

Assisted Living State Regulatory Review - Includes standards and oversight information for assisted living facilities in Colorado.

Choosing a Home Health Care Agency - Tips provided by the Visiting Nurse Associations of America.

Eldercare Locator

Health Facilities in Colorado - Search for providers and facilities in your area. Limit your search by payment options.

End of Life Issues
Advanced Directives and Living Wills - A basic introduction from the University of Michigan Health System.

Colorado Advanced Directive Program - Information on Advanced Directives and regulations specific to Colorado.

Subscription Databases
In addition to these resources available on the web, JCPL provides free online access to high-quality newspaper and magazine articles on these topics. Try these databases to continue your research on issues related to being a caregiver:

HealthSource Consumer Edition - Provides access to more than 190 full text consumer health periodicals.

MedicLatina (Spanish) – A Spanish language collection of medical research and investigative journals published by renowned Latin American medical publishers.

These resources are available 24/7 with a valid JCPL library card. Just go to JCPL’s Homepage, click Research Tools, click Databases A-Z and find your desired database on this alphabetical list.