There are many concerns you may have when a loved one needs care. We support family caregiving through our partnership with Avenidas and by offering emergency back-up care benefits for faculty and staff. In addition, there are many other ways we can support you with your elder care needs.
Learn About This Service
We offer the resources below to assist you with your elder care needs.
Resources
Helpful Websites
- Avenidas
- VA benefits for caregivers
- CaregiverStress.com
- The Family Caregiver Alliance
- The National Alliance for Caregiving
- The Alzheimer’s Association
- The National Administration on Aging and their local chapters
- Pathways
- Stanford Adult Aging Services
- Sourcewise
This list is provided as a service only. The WorkLife Office and Stanford University do not endorse any of these references. These resources are not exhaustive but a sample of local resources.
Locating a Caregiver
This list is provided as a service only. The WorkLife Office and Stanford University do not endorse any of these references. These resources are not exhaustive but a sample of local resources.
Lively
Lively offers an activity-sharing product that helps family caregivers keep tabs on an elder loved one’s daily routine patterns to enable older adult’s lifelong independence and a greater feeling of safety and connection. This San Francisco-based company is among a new class of "Aging 2.0" solutions that is revolutionizing the aging experience by bringing older adults and their family members closer together. The company also includes Dr. Laura Carstensen, the founding director of the Stanford Center on Longevity, on its board.
For Stanford Employees, Lively offers a 10% discount on the purchase of their products to provide your elder loved one with more support. Call 888-757-0711 or visit their website, and refer to the following promo code: STANFORD10.
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Please join SeniorNet, a seniors-focused listserv where you can post messages on topics relating to seniors or elder care.
