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SENIOR LINKS
If you have a web site suggestion, which is of interest to seniors, please email me. A listing here should not be considered an endorsement. Please notify me if a site is inappropriate for this list.
SENIOR RESIDENTIAL CARE
Nursing Home Info.com,
www.nursinghomeinfo.com Nursing Home Info will help determine the patients care needs and financial ability
Medicare's Nursing Home Compare page,
www.medicare.gov/nhcompare/home.asp Medicare provides comparison data for every Medicare or Medicaid certified facility in the U.S.
MyZiva.Net,
www.myziva.net We help you find and compare nursing homes. MyZiva.Net is a free, objective and easy-to-use nursing home resource for prospective residents, caregivers and healthcare professionals. MyZiva.net, includes basic information about every licensed Nursing Home in the United States.
HealthGrades Inc.,
www.healthgrades.com For profit company provides nursing home report card ratings and profiles of homes across the country
CareScout,
www.carescout.com For profit company provides nursing home report card ratings and profiles of homes across the country
The Nursing Home Information Site,
www.angelfire.com/tn/NursingHome/index.html This is a privately owned and operated site run by social worker Gary Hickerson
The National Citizens' Coalition for Nursing Home Reform,
www.nccnhr.org Nursing home advocacy and information to prevent abusive
The Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Information Center,
www.nursinghomeabuse.com Nursing home advocacy and information to prevent abusive SENIOR RESOURCES
National Family Caregivers Association,
www.nfcacares.org This associaton wrote "The Resourceful Caregiver" includes listings of hotlines, newsletters, and support groups.
Your Aging Parent.com,
www.youragingparent.com For adult children caring for an aging parent but most of the information also applies for someone taking care of a spouse or other loved one. You'll find basic caregiver information; suggested resources; questions, answers and prayers from fellow caregivers; and an explanation of the support available from the Catholic community. The focus here is on the spirituality of care giving, using the teachings of the Catholic faith as a foundation.
National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers,
www.caremanager.org A geriatric care manager is a professional who specializes in assisting older people and their families in meeting their long-term care arrangements. GCM’s have training in gerontology, social work, nursing, or counseling. 520-881-8008
Homecare Online,
www.nahc.org Information on Home Health Care Agencies (202)547-7424
Health Care Financing Administration,
www.hcfa.gov/medicaid/medicaid.htm
Social Security Online,
www.ssa.gov
Department of Veterans Affairs,
www.va.gov VA benefits including Burial, Medical and Long Term Care. 1-877-222-VETS
National Institute on Aging,
www.nia.nih.gov
Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County,
www.csswashtenaw.org Dedicated to addressing the following community goals: Maintaining independence and improving the quality of life for older adults, Improving access to affordable health and mental health services for the economically disadvantaged, Empowering the vulnerable and marginalized, Preventing child abuse and domestic violence. Also, there are web site links of resources. 734-971-9781
National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (N4A),
www.n4a.org/aboutn4a.cfm Operates the Eldercare Locator http://www.n4a.org/locator.cfm, a toll-free nationwide telephone service (1-800-677-1116), which helps caregivers locate services for older adults in their own communities.
Area Agency on Aging 1-B,
www.aaa1b.com A non-profit agency responsible for services to persons residing in Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair and Washtenaw counties. Services for caregivers, older adults and persons with disabilities. Washtenaw County phone numbers are 734-480-4113, 800-852-7795.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services,
www.cms.hhs.gov/ This is a good place for information on Medicare & Medicaid Services. For "How to Apply for Medicaid" follow this path #1 go to www.cms.hhs.gov, #2 Select "Medicaid", #3 Select "States and Territories Information", #4 Select "State Medicaid Plans", #5 Select "Chose a state", #6 Select your state then "How to Apply for Medicaid" #7 Select "Coverage and Eligibility" NATIONAL AGING ORGANIZATIONS
National Association of Area Agencies on Aging,
www.n4a.org The umbrella organization for the 655 area agencies (AAAs). Runs the Eldercare Locater 800-677-1116
AARP,
www.aarp.org Includes a step-by-step guide to help members deal with quality of care problems and violations of residents' rights in nursing homes. Geared to improve quality of life for those over 50. 822-484-3410
Administration on Aging,
www.aoa.dhhs.gov Federal program designed to help older Americans and their caregivers enhance and support personal independence. 202-619-7501
Gray Panthers,
www.graypanthers.org Inter-generational advocacy organization that works for social and economic justice 202-737-6637
National Council on the Aging, Inc. (NCOA),
www.ncoa.org Organizations and professionals promoting the dignity, self-determination and well being of older people 202-479-1200
National Indian Council on Aging,
www.nicoa.org Organization for American Indian and Alaska Native Elders 505-292-2001 HEALTH RESOURCES http://www.medicare.gov
The Official U.S. Government Site for People with Medicare,
www.medicare.gov Medicare information, resources and guides: Nursing Home Compare, Medicare Personal Plan Finder, Assistance Programs, Prescription Drug Assistance Programs, Dialysis Facility Compare, Participating Physician Directory, Supplier Directory, Your Medicare Coverage, Medicare Health Plan Compare, Medigap Compare
Alzheimer's Association,
www.alz.org A national voluntary health organization committed to finding a cure for Alzheimer's and helping those affected by the disease 800-272-3900
Alzheimer's Disease Education & Referral Center (ADEAR),
www.alzheimers.org Provides information, it's impact on families and health professionals and research into possible causes and cures 800-438-4380
American Association of Geriatric Psychiatry,
http://www.aagponline.org To find board-certified referrals in your area.
American Diabetes Association,
www.diabetes.org National nonprofit health organization diabetes research, information and advocacy 800-342-2383
American Geriatrics Society,
www.americangeriatrics.org Find a physician who specializes in geriatrics. 212-308-1414
American Heart Association,
www.americanheart.org National health organization geared toward reducing disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke 800-242-8721
American Parkinson's Disease Association,
www.apdaparkinson.com Seeks to ease the burden and find a cure of the disease 800-223-2732
American Stroke Association,
www.strokeassociation.org Branch of the American Heart Association that educates, funds research and serves as a resource for victims of stroke 888-478-7653
Foundation for Heath in Aging,
www.healthinaging.org Aims to build a bridge between geriatrics, health care professionals and the public, and advocate on the behalf of older adults and their special needs 212-832-8646
Medicare Rights Center,
www.medicarerights.org A nonprofit health organization dedicating to ensuring that older adults and people with disabilities get good, affordable health care 212-869-3850
National Osteoporosis Foundation,
www.nof.org A resource for up to date medically sound information on the causes, prevention, detection and treatment 202-223-2226
National Stroke Association,
www.stroke.org Organization committed to fighting stroke, providing national expertise and leadership for those at risk, suffering recovering form stroke 800-787-6537 HARPER FINANCIAL,
Emeregency Room Vital Information Do not delay treatment at an Emergency Room because of missing Vital Information. Download this worksheet to help organize. As a complimentary service Harper Financial will hold a copy of this document, and/or a copy of a Document Index of important paper locations in our client files. This can be an additional source for critical information and locations for the family.
Kaiser Family Foundation,
www.kff.org A health resource targeted to the academic community, providing a wealth of information that can be used as an integral part of a course, as an additional source for independent research, or as background for a variety of audiences.
FINANCIAL and ESTATE PLANNING "Long-Term Care Counselor (LTCC)" Based on your responses to the questionnaire, this tool will provide you with comprehensive information regarding: Your possible need for long-term care, The estimated cost of long-term care, and The best methods for financing any current or future long-term care needs. Developed by the National Council on the Aging (NCOA) under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to provide you with a comprehensive look at long-term care from your perspective.
http://www.medicare.gov/LongTermCare/Static/LTCCounselor.asp
"Planning For Medicaid Qualification" Published by the Probate and Estate Planning Section of the State Bar of Michigan.
http://courts.co.calhoun.mi.us/book013.htm
Court Library by The State Bar of Michigan,
http://courts.co.calhoun.mi.us/book000.htm The State Bar of Michigan prepared a Court Library of short and easy to read pamphlets and booklets covering a variety of topics that are very informative. These are on types of legal documents, estate planning, custody and other subjects. HARPER FINANCIAL,
Budget Planning.xls Free Household Budget Planning and Decision Tools. Save this spreadsheet to your computer.
National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association,
www.reversemortgage.org Free copy of the "Reverse Mortgage Guide" and "Using Reverse Mortgages for Health Care" 1-866-264-4466
The National Catholic Bioethics Center ,
www.ncbcenter.org Resource for teachings and insight that the Catholic tradition can bring to the field of medicine and the human biological sciences. On line pamphlet "A Catholic Guide To End-Of-Life Decisions" is an explanation of Church teaching on advance directives, euthanasia, and physician assisted suicide 617-787-1900
International Task Force on Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide,
www.internationaltaskforce.org Addressing the issues of euthanasia, assisted suicide, advance directives, assisted suicide proposals, "right-to-die" cases, euthanasia practices in the Netherlands, disability rights, pain control and much, much more. A PMDD (Protective Medical Decisions Document) is a Protective Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care which is available from the International Task Force for a small donation. It is a document in which you name someone you trust (a family member or a close friend) to make health care decisions for you if you are ever permanently or temporarily unable to make such decisions for yourself. 800-958-5678 LIFESTYLE ORGANIZATIONS
50 Plus Fitness Association,
www.50plus.org International organization devoted to information about, motivation toward and participation in exercise and fitness while aging 650-323-6160
Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists' (ADED),
http://www.driver-ed.org Driver Rehabilitation Specialists can evaluate driving skills and provide rehabilatation as needed to enable seniors to resume or continue driving safely, and help modify cars to assist people with physical limitations. Find a Specialist at this web site. 800-290-2344
Senior Citizens Activities Network,
www.SCANnj.com New Jersey organization that coordinates programs geared to maintain and continue to develop the quality of life 732-542-1326
Senior Golfers of America Association,
www.seniorgolfersamerica.com Group provides professionally directed 4-day golf tournaments to amateur senior golfers 800-337-0047
Senior Softball - USA,
www.seniorsoftball.com The world's largest organization of senior softball players. Men must be 50+, women 45+, to play. Leagues are located across the US 916-393-8566 MISCELLANEOUS
Employment opportunities, here are some free online job search web sites specifically for seniors. www.seniorhelpwanted.com offers a range of job listings for executive positions, part-time laborers, work-at-home jobs and others. www.seniorjobbank.com lists jobs to help individuals over 50 find employment.
www.theretiredworker.com lists part-time, temporary and occasional work. www.seniors.gov lists federal job and volunteer opportunities.
SeniorsInc.com,
www.seniorsinc.com Having trouble finding gifts for your loved ones in Nursing Homes? We can help. Our products are proven winners with Nursing Home Residents! 1-800-524-4677
The Seniors Coalitions,
www.senior.org A non-profit, non-partisan, educational and issue advocacy organization that represents the interests and concerns of America's senior citizens 703-239-1960
Last Acts Campaign,
www.lastacts.org A call to action campaign to improve care at the end of life 312-751-1297
OASIS,
www.oasisnet.org National educational organization designed to enhance the quality of life for mature adults. Offers programs in the arts, humanities, wellness and volunteer services 314-862-2933