Programs at Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County
Caregiver Resources
The challenges of caring for a loved one with a chronic or life-limiting illness can be stressful and overwhelming, and there may be times when you feel alone and uncertain.
As trusted experts in hospice and palliative care, HPCIC is dedicated to ensuring that you have access to the information you need to help your loved one enjoy the best quality of life for as long as possible. Our online resource library offers articles, links and forms to address the questions and concerns you face each day as a caregiver.
If you need additional support, Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County is here to help you and your loved one with a full range of services to meet your physical, emotional and spiritual needs. Simply call the HPCIC office nearest you, or send a request via our contact form.
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Documents & Forms
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Links
Aging with Dignity
www.agingwithdignity.orgAmerican Geriatrics Society
www.americangeriatrics.orgCarolinas Center for Hospice & End-of-Life Care
www.cchospice.orgA support agency for hospices of North and South Carolina.
Last Acts Campaign
www.lastacts.orgA national coalition to improve care at the end of life.
National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization
www.nhpco.orgPartnership for Caring
www.caringinfo.orgInformation on making end of life decisions and advance care directives in North Carolina
Life View Resources, Inc.
www.lifeviewresources.comResource materials for families living with Alzheimer's Disease
Family Caregiver Alliance
www.caregiver.orgA wide array of resources for caregivers.
Journeyworks Publishing
www.journeyworks.comSenior health and caregiving brochures
Medifecta Health Care Training
www.medifecta.comTraining materials for health care providers and family caregivers
Caring Connections
www.caringinfo.orgInformation about hospice and palliative care as well as grief and loss
SPRY - Setting Priorities for Retirement Years
www.spry.orgThe SPRY Foundation offers educational programs to help people age with purpose.
Alzheimer's Association
www.alz.orgA comprehensive resource for those caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's
Aging Parents and Elder Care
www.aging-parents-and-elder-care.comAdvice, comprehensive checklists and links to key resources for caregivers
Children of Aging Parents
www.caps4caregivers.orgProvides information and services for women and men caring for older parents
Caregiving.com
www.caregiving.comGeneral caregiving information and support from InteliHealth
HelpGuide.Org
www.helpguide.org/Helpguide’s mission is to help people understand, prevent, and resolve life’s challenges.
CaringBridge.org
www.caringbridge.orgCaringBridge provides free personalized websites where family can share health updates.
Mesothelioma and Seniors
www.asbestos.comThe latest, up-to-date information about asbestos-related cancer (mesothelioma).
Mesothelioma.com
www.Mesothelioma.comAssisted Living Facilities
www.assistedlivingfacilities.orgA resource directory of over 36,200 assisted living communities.
Medicare.gov
www.medicare.govThe official U.S. Government site for Medicare
National Association for Home Care and Hospice
www.nahc.orgInformation about patient rights for home care and hospice patients
Skilled Nursing Facilities
www.skillednursingfacilities.orgNational Adult Day Services Association (NASDA)
www.nadsa.orgHelp and advice for caregivers for evaluating and choosing an adult day services provider
Home Health Care Agencies
www.homehealthcareagencies.comA resource directory of over 29,000 home health care agencies across the U.S.
Adult Day Care
www.adultdaycare.orgA resource directory of over 4,500 adult day care centers
