American Cancer Society (ACS)  www.cancer.org

The American Cancer Society offers tip and articles for caregivers of cancer patients.  The society also has a new caregiver support group – The Hospice of El Paso.  The support group helps caregivers deal with stress and offers guest speakers on topics, such as role reversals and understanding losses.  800.ACS.2345 (or 866.228.4327 for TTY)

Assisted Living Directory  www.assisted-living-directory.com 

This website lists numerous facilities and, at times, other senior care options, organized by state.

CancerCare www.cancercare.org

CancerCare is a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide free professional help to people with all cancers and their families through counseling, education, information and referral, bereavement services, and direct financial assistance. 800.813.HOPE

Family Caregiving Alliance (FCA) www.caregiver.org

FCA is a public voice for caregivers. Its pioneering programs, information, education, services, research, advocacy, and support are sustaining the important work of families nationwide caring for loved ones with chronic, disabling health conditions. 415.434.3388 Toll free: 800. 445.8106

Family Caregiving 101  www.familycaregiving101.org 

This organization provides outreach programs to family caregivers, such as using media to connect caregivers to information and services. The Web site includes a list of the top 10 caregiving questions and answers, tips for managing responsibilities as a caregiver, and an explanation of the different stages of caregiving. It also includes information about free caregiving classes and includes an online caregiving course that helps caregivers learn about the disease, work with a medical team, and expand their support networks.

National Alliance for Caregiving  www.caregiving.org

This is a nonprofit organization helping family caregivers. The Web site includes links to caregiving tips and guides.

National Cancer Institute  www.cancer.gov

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is a government organization and provides an online booklet for caregivers. The booklet includes suggestions for communicating with family and health professionals and for life planning. The online booklet also includes the Caregiver's Bill of Rights and suggestions for caring for yourself.  800.4.CANCER (800.422.6237)

National Family Caregivers Association www.thefamilycaregiver.org

The National Family Caregivers Association educates, supports, empowers, and speaks up for the more than 50 million Americans who care for loved ones with a chronic illness or disability or the frailties of old age. NFCA reaches across the boundaries of diagnoses, relationships, and life stages to help transform family caregivers' lives by removing barriers to health and well-being. 800.896.3650

National Organization for Empowering Caregivers www.care-givers.com 

The Web site offers education, support, and assistance for family caregivers and promotes public awareness of caregiving issues. It also contains articles, message boards, chat rooms, newsletters, and customized Web pages.  212.807.1204

Net of Care  www.netofcare.org 

This is a Web site for caregivers and includes information about patient symptoms and making care decisions. It also includes caregiver assessments and a list of resources.

Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving  www.rosalynncarter.org

This Web site offers a caregivers corner and includes articles about caring for yourself, finding inner strength, and the importance of respite vacations.

Treatment Diaires  www.treatmentdiaries.com

Treatment Diaries is a social network for people that are living with or caring for someone with a chronic illness.

Well Spouse Association  www.wellspouse.org 

This association is dedicated to helping caregivers who are the spouses or partners of a chronically ill or disabled person. The Web site includes information about support groups, chat forums, and opportunities to participate in respite programs.