Welcome to the IRC Library!
Our new on-line library offers articles to read at your leisure. All articles are sorted by relevant topics and by the chronological age of the caregiver’s loved one(s). As always the library is filled with information that is not based on the opinion of the IRC or its members.
Happy Reading!
Topics of Interest:
List of PAS Agencies in Illinois:
Seniors:
The Alzheimer’s Association-Greater Illinois Chapter is pleased to offer a free online resource, Encouraging Comfort Care: A Guide for Families of People with Dementia Living in Care Facilities.
To view and download the free guide, click here:
The Calm Before The Storm: How to Deal With Alzheimer's and Dementia:
http://hartfordauto.thehartford.com/UI/Downloads/CalmBeforeStormBro.pdf
Alzheimer's Association Respite Brochure:
23981275677884brochurerespitecareguide2.pdf
Respite Care
Fact Sheets: see http://www.archrespite.org/
Respite Public law
94951287680062PublicLawLifespanRespiteAct2.pdf
Respite Care Public Act
16651287680167PublicLawLifespanRespiteActbySection.pdf
Children/Youth:
Information on Respite on community based grants to prevent child abuse and neglect:
35421287679314respitecbcap2.pdf
Respite Crisis Care Information:
28431287679925respitecrisiscare2.pdf
Foster/Adoption:
Adults:
MS society Position Paper on Respite Care
AARP- Economic Value on Caregiving 2008:
65991287679161AARP-EconomicValueFamilyCaregiving2008.pdf
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