| Government Resources |
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Administration on Aging - This site is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of a wide variety of topics,
programs and services related to aging. |
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AgingStats.Gov - The
Forum encourages collaboration among federal agencies to improve the quality and usefulness of data on the aging
population. |
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Behavioral and Social Research (BSR) Program - The Behavioral and Social Research (BSR) Program supports basic social and behavioral
research and research training on aging processes and the place of older people in society. |
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Benefits Check Up Rx - This web site helps you learn about and enroll in valuable government and private programs
that can save you money on health care and prescription drugs. Learn whether you are likely to qualify for the new
Medicare Prescription Drug Program, Medicare-approved drug discount cards, Company Patient Assistance Programs
and other important federal and state programs. |
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Caregiver Resources - Administration on Aging - Like
most people, you may have questions about how to cope with your care receiver’s illnesses or disability. Whether you
are expecting to become a caregiver or have been thrust into the role overnight, it is useful to know where you can get
information and help. |
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Eldercare Locator -
Eldercare Locator, a nationwide toll-free service, has helped older adults and their caregivers find local services for
seniors. The U.S. Administration on Aging is now pleased to make part of this service available on-line so that
consumers can easily link to the information and referral (I&R) services of their state and area agencies on
aging. |
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Eldercare
Locator - This is a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging. The Eldercare
Locator is your first step for finding local agencies, in every U.S. community, that can help older persons and their
families access home and community-based services like transportation, meals, home care, and caregiver support
services. |
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Emergency Assistance and Response - Administration on Aging - When the President declares these disaster areas eligible for assistance, the Administration
on Aging (AoA) responds to the special needs of older disaster victims. |
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Health and Human Services
Topics -- Aging - This page gives great information on caregivers, statistics,
diseases, health insurance, and more. |
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HealthReform.gov - Web site will allow Americans to view today’s White House Health Forum, share their
thoughts about health reform with the Obama Administration and sign a statement in support of President Obama’s
commitment to enacting comprehensive health reform this year. |
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Medicaid Consumer
Information - Medicaid is a jointly-funded, Federal-State health insurance program
for certain low-income and needy people. It covers approximately 36 million individuals including children, the aged,
blind, and/or disabled, and people who are eligible to receive federally assisted income maintenance
payments. |
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Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Cost Estimator - This cost
estimator is a quick tool to give you a sense of the savings you can anticipate with Medicare Prescription Drug
coverage. |
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National Clearinghouse for Long-Term Care Information - This Web
site, developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, provides information and resources to help you
and your family plan for future long-term care (LTC) needs. |
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National Institute on
Aging - This site provides a complete list of all Age Pages, fact sheets, booklets,
videos, as well as other resources from the NIA. |
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Neuroscience and Neuropsychology of Aging (NNA)
Program - The Neuroscience and Neuropsychology of Aging (NNA) Program
supports extramural research and training to further the understanding of the aging process in the structure and
functioning of the nervous system. NNA’s program focuses on the neurobiology of aging, neuropsychology of aging, and
the dementias of aging. |
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Nursing Homes - The purpose of this Medicare page is to provide visitors with information relating to Medicaid
and Medicare certified nursing homes throughout the United States. It includes information on payment and patient
rights, and a nursing home checklist which will help you evaluate the nursing homes that you visit. |
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Nutrition - Administration on Aging - This web page gives
information on topics such as nutrition, cancer, mental health, obesity, and more. |
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Resource Directory for Older People -
The Resource Directory for Older People is designed to help people find the information they need. A cooperative effort of
the National Institute on Aging (NIA) and the Administration on Aging (AoA), the directory is intended to serve a wide
audience including health and legal professionals, social service providers, librarians, and researchers, as well as older
people and their families. The directory contains organizational names, addresses, phone numbers, and fax numbers,
as well as email and website addresses. |
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Senior Citizens'
Resources - USA.gov - Provides information on education and training, and
retirement planning to health services and federal benefits programs. |
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StopMedicareFraud.gov - Medical identity theft occurs when someone steals your personal information (like your name,
Social Security number, or Medicare number) to obtain medical care, buy drugs, or submit fake billings to Medicare in
your name. Learn how to protect yourself from fraud and identity theft. |
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The Official U.S.
Government Site for People with Medicare - Search for health plans, nursing
homes, dialysis facilities, Medigap policies, contacts, Medicare events, participating physicians, suppliers, and
prescription assistance programs in your area. |
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Todos los Temas - Healthfinder.gov en español -
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| Private Resources |
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Aging Parents and Elder
Care - A comprehensive resource for family caregivers during all stages of
care. |
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Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center - Here you will find
information about Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. |
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American Heart Association Heart of Caring - This site helps address the
emotional needs of the approximately 50 million people in the United States caring for a family member or friend who
has a chronic medical condition |
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SeniorDecision.com - A website where consumers like you rate and review senior care and senior
housing. |
