ABOUT THE TOPICS BELOW . . .

      The following topics address issues of caregiving for the elderly.  Each contains: A myth, information, and relevant resources.

 Caregivers: Rewards & Burdens

  Caregiving Resources   

  Elder Mistreatment   

  Ethical Decisions: Planning versus Crisis

  Family Issues and Relationships

  Mental Health and Aging   

  Personal Care 

  Special Populations

  Top Health Concerns

  Trends:  Emerging Issues
 

       TODAY'S FEATURE:  As our population ages and more are at greater . . .



Other noteworthy topics in this Web Site include:

  Caregiving Myths Summary
      - Contains a listing of all the caregiving myths addressed in this web site.  Each myth is also linked to that topic's web page, containing comprehensive information on its related topic.   

   Glossary of Terms
       - Contains an abridged list of commonly used words in the discussion of aging issues. This list will be updated on a continuing basis.

  Mission, History and  Background
     
- Provides the Mission Statement, and background information on the Center on Aging Without Walls.

  Site Index
     -
 Provides direct access to topics of special interest.  Persons needing information on a specific topic can access it quickly from the site index.  

  Web Sites Listing
      - Contains a list of links identified within the Center on Aging Without Walls and will be augmented as new resources are identified.

And finally . . .

      Center on Aging Studies
      
- Provides direct access to the Web Site for the Center on Aging Studies at UMKC.

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