Care, Housing, and Safety - Seniors

 

Assisted Living Federation of America

www.alfa.org/alfa/Default.asp

Information for seniors, families, and information seekers. Search for an assisted living residence, locate links to additional resources, and an assisted living checklist.

 

Assistive Technology

http://tinyurl.com/yt8r9y 

Web sites selected from the Open Directory Project, modified by Google, providing information on products, devices and services for those with disabilities.

 

Children of Aging Parents 

http://caps4caregivers.org 

Offers a caregiver guide and many helpful links to related online resources.

 

Consumer Consortium on Assisted Living

http://ccal.org 

Refer to the consumers and caregivers section for frequently asked questions and links to state-specific information. Also offers a page of links to other organizations.

 

Eldercare Search

http://www.eldercare.gov/Eldercare.NET/Public/Home.aspx 

From the U.S. Administration on Aging, find resources for either yourself or for a friend or relative. Select from prescription assistance, legal assistance, health insurance counseling, Medicare, and more. Follow the steps to locate contact information in your area. Select "resources" at the top of the homepage for a glossary, caregiver resources, and articles.

 

Extended Care Information Network

http://www.extendedcare.com 

Assess your needs, learn how to select a facility (and how to afford a stay), and gain knowledge about geriatric health.  Then consult the directory of 40,000 U.S. providers. 

 

Family Caregiver Alliance

http://caregiver.org/caregiver/jsp/home.jsp 

Extensive resources can be located here, such as discussion groups, newsletters, information and advice, public policy and research, and factsheets. Some information is also provided in Spanish and Chinese.

 

Family Caregiving 101

http://familycaregiving101.org 

"If you're caring for a loved one who is ill or disabled, this site was created for you. It's a great place to find assistance, answers, new ideas and helpful advice — for you and your loved one." Provides information about the stages of caregiving, a training manual, and more.

 

Helpguide.org

http://www.helpguide.org/elder/adult_day_care_centers.htm 

Information about adult day care options along with links to related online resources.

 

LongTermCareLiving.com

http://www.longtermcareliving.com 

From the American Health Care Association and the National Center for Assisted Living, " a guide to planning, preparing, and paying for long term care - for yourself or for a loved one."

 

NAELA--National Academy of Elder Attorneys, Inc. 

http://www.naela.com 

Information about elder law and links to additional resources and reading material. A "Questions and Answers" provides issues to consider when looking for an elder care attorney. 

 

NASW Help Starts Here

http://www.helpstartshere.org 

Click on the "Seniors & Aging" section to locate information about long-term care, advanced care planning, vital aging, and other topics.

 

National Association for Home Care & Hospice

http://nahc.org 

The "consumer info" tab offers a NAHC agency locator, information about billing and payment practices, how to select a suitable home care provider, every patient's rights, and other resources. 

 

National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers

http://caremanager.org 

If you need to find an elder care professional, check here. Search by location or search for a member of the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers by last name or company name to find contact information for elder care professionals. 

 

National Center on Elder Abuse

http://www.ncea.aoa.gov/ncearoot/Main_Site/index.aspx 

Assistance, publications, research, and advice, including toll-free numbers for reporting abuse. 

 

National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization

http://tinyurl.com/yte653 

Using this national directory, find a hospice by geographical location or by name. 

 

New Jersey Licensed Adult Day Health Care Providers

http://web.doh.state.nj.us/apps2/healthfacilities/fsSearch.aspx 

Addresses and telephone numbers for facilities. Search by county, city, or by name of facility. 

 

National Senior Citizens Law Center

http://www.nsclc.org 

Offers a consumer guide to important topics in asssisted living and information about paying for assisted living.

 

Nursing Home Compare

http://tinyurl.com/6ffr4u

"The primary purpose of this tool is to provide detailed information about the past performance of every Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in the country."

 

Senior Citizen Driving

http://www.helpguide.org/elder/senior_citizen_driving.htm 

Describes risk factors for the senior citizen driver, warning signs that someone should stop driving, safety tips, and alternatives to driving. Includes related links. 

 

Senior Decision

http://www.seniordecision.com

A website that allows consumers to rate and review senior care and housing.

 

Senior Housing and Care

http://www.seniorhousingnet.com/seniors 

Detailed directories of independent, assisted, and continuing care living situations, nursing homes, and Alzheimer’s care facilities.  Links, when available, are provided for each institution or business.  Part of the Move.com Web site. 

 

SeniorSites

http://www.seniorsites.com 

Directory of nonprofit organizations providing housing for older people.

 

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