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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. |
