CAREGIVING
Takethemameal.com - Create a customized online sign-up sheet that makes it easy for friends and family to take meals to those in need. Fast, easy, and FREE!
Lotsahelpinghands.com - Quickly schedule care tasks for your loved one or care recipient on a shared calendar for volunteers.
Caringinfo.org - Caringinfo provides information and support for anyone who is planning ahead, caregiving, living with a serious illness, or grieving a loss.
Sarahcare.com - Seniors enjoy an energetic social community while receiving the care and support they need during the day.
Caregiver Resource Network - A collaboration of West Michigan organizations dedicated to providing for the needs and welfare of family and professional caregivers, but with many valuable resources for all.
ILLNESS
Canceradvocacy.org - Two worksheets - 1) Essential Questions to ask your doctor about treatments and impact of treatments on quality of life, etc. 2) Know Yourself Worksheet explores hopes and personal goals of prognosis.
EUTHANASIA / ASSISTED SUICIDE
Nationalreview.com/author/wesley-j-smith - Wesley J. Smith was named one of the nation's premier expert thinkers in bioengineering by the National Journal. In 2008, the Human Life Foundation named him a Great Defender of Life for his work against assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Alexschadenberg.blogspot.ca - Alex Schadenberg is Executive Director of the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition, which he established in 1999. He is one of the world's foremost anti-euthanasia activists.
DEATH & DYING
Palliativedoctors.org - American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine answers these Questions: What is Palliative Care? Hospice Care? What is The Team Approach?
Caringinfo.org/Choosing-Hospice-pdf - Questions to help you choose a quality hospice for your loved one.
Nhpco.org/find-hospice - Find a Hospice in your area.
BEREAVEMENT CARE
Griefshare.org - GriefShare groups meet weekly to help you face these challenges and move toward rebuilding your life. Each GriefShare session has three distinct elements: Video seminar with experts, Support group discussion with focus, person study and reflection.