Resources for Elderly Care
www.aarp.org
American Association of Retired Persons
www.aging-parents-and-elder-care.com
Access checklists regarding Elder Care 101, elder driving
concerns, glossaries of common terms, symptoms of major
conditions, insurance quotes, privacy and legal resources,
support groups, and other services.
www.alz.org
Alzheimer's Association
www.aoa.dhhs.gov
United States Administration on Aging. Learn about the
Older Americans Act, the federal legislation establishing
the AoA and authorizing a range of programs that offer
services and opportunities for older Americans and their
caregivers.
www.arthritis.org
Resources for people suffering from arthritis, as well
as updates on research, events, programs, and advocacy
for people of all ages.
www.caps4caregivers.org
Resources for children of aging parents.
www.caregiver.org
Family Caregiver Alliance
www.careguide.com
Resources for families to understand, plan for, and
manage elder care.
www.eldercare.gov
The Eldercare Locator connects older Americans and their
caregivers with state and local area agencies on aging
and community-based organizations that serve older adults
and their caregivers.
www.elderlifeplanning.com
Information about caring for aging parents and finding
the most appropriate resources, such as home health
care, assisted living, community day programs, and nursing
homes.
www.esmv.org
Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley
www.gcmnewengland.org
Geriatric Care Managers of New England assist older
people and their families in designing plans for elders
that maximize independence and well-being.
www.mass.gov
The Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs
provides information on medical care, housing, caregiver
support, nutrition, home care, service organizations,
prescription regulation updates, federal policies, and
other information. Includes health care proxy forms.
www.madsa.net
The Massachusetts Adult Day Health Service Association is an honorable membership organization dedicated to promoting and supporting the growth and development of high quality Adult Day Services in Massachusetts.
www.ncoa.org
The National Council on the Aging is a national network
of organizations and indifucals dedicated to improving
the health and independence of older persons. Find links
regarding publications, research, advocacy and jobs
for older citizens.
www.rxlist.com
Library of prescriptions and drug information.
www.socialsecurity.gov
Calculate your Social Security benefits, submit forms,
review policy updates, locate your nearest social security
office, and access other resources. Clicking on the
'Big Text' icon in the top right corner will assist
sight-impaired visitors.
www.tardivedyskinesia.com
Tardive Dyskinesia Center The symptoms of TD mimic those of Parkinson's Disease. This site offers the most up-to-date information on TD, its causes and all known treatment options. Free support books and informational packets are available.
www.vnaa.org
Information about the Visiting Nurses Association
of America.
www.wellspouse.org
National, not-for-profit membership organization that
gives support to spouses and partners of the chronically
ill and/or disabled. Support groups, newsletters, and
other resources help members cope with caring for their
loved one.