G O V E R N M E N T
R E S O U R C E S
Access
America for Seniors
This site features government and agency
services for seniors with links to state programs.
Administration
on Aging
This federal agency site acts as a hub
for all government aging services.
Eldercare
Locator
This site directs you to local and regional
agencies for senior services.
Housing
& Urban Development (HUD)
The official site of the federal agency
that manages low-income housing programs for seniors. The site
has information for seniors on many different housing topics including
reverse mortgages.
Medicare
The official site for comprehensive information
on Medicare including Nursing Home Compare, an interactive tool
to access information about nursing homes.
Social
Security Administration
The official site of the federal agency
that manages Social Security retirement, survivor's benefits,
disability insurance, and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Veteran's
Administration
The official site of the federal agency
providing health services and benefits to veterans.
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S E R V I C E
& S U P P O R T
AARP
The AARP web
site contains an extensive caregiver section that provides information
on caregiver support, long-term care, home care and housing.
American
Association of Homes and Services for the Aging
AAHSA represents nonprofit nursing homes,
assisted living residences, senior housing and community service
organizations for older adults.
Assisted
Living Federation of America
ALFA provides information and education
to consumers, industry partners and researchers.
Children
of Aging Parents
CAPS is the country's oldest information
resource helping adult children understand the needs and concerns
of both the parent and the adult child.
Elderweb
The "grand-daddy" of aging information
web sites, resources and news.
National
Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers
The National Association of Professional
Geriatric Care Managers is a nonprofit organization of geriatric
care managers.
National
Family Caregivers Association
The National Family Caregivers Association
is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing support and
assistance to caregivers through information, education, public
awareness and advocacy.
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A L Z H E I M E R
'S D I S E A S E
Alzheimer's
Association
The Alzheimer's Association provides resources
for familes and caregivers of those suffering from Alzhimer's
Disease.
Alzheimer's
Disease.com
Sponsored by Novartis and the Mayo Clinic,
this site is an online resource for
information about Alzheimer's Disease.
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C A N C E R
American
Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society sponsors a
wide range of services for cancer patients and their families,
including self-help groups, transportation programs and limited
financial aid.
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H E A R T D I S E A S E
American
Heart Association National Center
The American Heart Association provides
information on fighting heart disease and stroke.
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P A R K I N S O N 'S
D I S E A S E
National
Parkinson Foundation, Inc.
The foundation provides education and medical
information to Parkinson patients, their families, neurologists
and general medical practitioners.
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S T R O K E
National
Stroke Association
The National Stroke Association offers
information about stroke risk reduction, symptoms and effects
of stroke and a list of regional resources for caregivers and
survivors of stroke.
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