United Way Caregivers Coalition

Caregivers Toolbox

Toolbox Home  |  General  |  Aging  |  Disabilities  |  Diseases  |  Mental Health

Books, Articles, and Media — Diseases

"For Caregivers, Alzheimer’s can be a Life Sentence." Newsweek. 28 March 2014. Jones, Abigail.
People with Alzheimer’s disease live, on average, four to eight years after diagnosis, though some live 20 years or more. The emotional, physical and financial effects on family and caregivers can be profound.
Click here

"Understanding Cancer" Mesothelioma Group.
Informative online guide to understanding cancer diagnosis, treatment, side effect, and more.
Click here