The National Institute of Nursing Research, part of the National Institutes of Health, is planning to award research grants for strategies and tools that promote the health of informal (non-paid) caregivers. There will be four grants of up to $350,000 per year for 5 years. The application closing date is March 3, 2016. See Promoting Caregiver Health Using Self-Management for more information on applying.
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Meanwhile, here is some help for caregivers: The Family Caregiver Toolbox from the Caregiver Action Network contains 20 different resources on topics such as medication management, financial planning, Medicare, support groups, communications, caregiver depression, and more. The United Hospital Fund is offering A Family Caregiver’s Guide to Electronic Organizers, Monitors, Sensors, and Apps, which provides information and guidance about the use of technology services, products, and software to help family caregivers.
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