Books (click on the title to purchase from Amazon.com)

	Sachiko Means Happiness by Kimiko Sakai and Illustrated by Tomie Arai, 1994. The story of a young girl and how she deals with her grandmother’s memory loss and Alzheimer’s Disease. 4-8 year olds Caring for the Aged (Understanding Social Issues) by Fiona Van Zwanenberg, in “Understanding Social Issues” series, 1989. This book teaches about the different experiences that are part of aging and examines how the elderly are cared for in different parts of the world. 12 and up A Parting Gift by Ben Erickson, 2001. This touching book tells the story of a 17-year-old young man who learns more about his own life as he writes down stories of an 84-year-old widower who in turn re-finds his purpose in life. High School and Up

Web Resources

AARP

Family Caregiver Alliance

National Council on the Aging

Meals on Wheels
Visit this national website to find a Meals on Wheels program in your local area and to learn more about volunteering opportunities with Meals on Wheels.