Helpful Links

We have provided a list of Helpful Links that may be useful to you.

The following information is intended to assist older adults and caregivers with help on a variety of topics, especially aging-related issues.

http://www.naic.org/state_web_map.htm - State Insurance Commissioners. Check on Company and Agents in your state to make sure that they are licensed and in good standing.

http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/services/funeral.shtm - Facts about Funerals from the Federal Trade Commission.

www.elderhostel.org – Adventures in lifelong learning from the world’s largest educational and travel organization for older adults.
www.granddriver.info – What you should know about aging and driving.
www.nccnhr.org – National Citizens Coalition for Nursing Home Reform.
www.amazon.com – Search for books on life insurance, estate planning and wills.
Healthy Living

www.MayoClinic.com - Reliable information for a healthier life from Mayo Clinic.
Information on Medicare

www.medicare.gov – Official US Government Site for People with Medicare.
Prescription Drug Assistance

www.benefitscheckup.org – Help locating programs for people ages 55+ that may pay for some of the cost of prescription drugs.
Information on the Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program
Information on Social Security

www.ssa.gov – Official Site of the Social Security Administration.
www.ssa.gov/pubs/10024.html – US Government Guide to Understanding Social Security Benefits.
Information for Caregivers

www.medicare.gov/nhcompare/home.asp – Provides detailed information about the past performance of every Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in the country.
www.nursinghomeinfo.com – Help finding nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
www.medicare.gov/HHCompare/Home.asp – Provides detailed information about Medicare-certified home health agencies.
Nursing Facility Checklist

www.aoa.gov – Administration on Aging (Dept of Health and Human Services).
www.nia.nih.gov/ – National Institute on Aging.
Local Information on Aging

www.eldercare.gov – Help finding local community assistance for seniors.
Alzheimer’s

www.alz.org - Alzheimer's Association website.
www.alz.org/carefinder/index.asp - Visit the Alzheimer's Association CareFinder website for important resource information for caregivers.
www.alz.org/alzheimers_disease_research_ad.asp - Review recent Alzheimer's research.
www.aoa.gov/alz/index.asp – Dept. of Health and Human Services Alzheimer’s Resource Guide.
Other Resources

www.elderabusecenter.org – National Center on Elder Abuse.

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