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Web
Addresses | Descriptions |
| www.aging.org |
Information on health care, services and
housing for seniors in California. Sponsored by the California Association of
Homes and Services for the Aging (CAHSA). |
| www.nahc.org |
Consumer information about home care and
hospice. Offers a nationwide directory of home care organizations. Sponsored by
the National Association for Home Care. |
| www.aoa.gov
| A
comprehensive site offering fact sheets on aging issues. Information for caregivers,
elder abuse prevention, and links to numerous web sites on aging. Provides access
to the eldercare locator and a nationwide directory of resources and services.
Sponsored by the Administration on Aging, an agency of the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services |
| www.alz.org |
The Alzheimer's Association. Features
information about diagnosis, treatment and other Alzheimeršs related information
that is in the news. |
| www.caregiving.com |
Offers a monthly newsletter for caregivers,
discussion groups and other practical caregiver information. |
| www.care.com/senior-care- | Our
Senior Care Directory is free to anyone and everyone, and provides a comprehensive
listing of resources by state in seven categories: housing resources, transportation
resources, home care, end-of-life care, legal resources, financial planning and
management, and health care. Your visitors will also be able to access our articles
that include how-to guides and even a blog on senior care issues. Again, the directory
as well as our articles and blog are free to anyone and everyone, and have been
an extremely valuable resource in the past. |
| www.dhs.ca.gov |
Provides information on long-term care
and long-term care insurance. Sponsored by the California Partnership for Long-Term
Care, a partnership between the state Department of Health Services and private
insurance companies. |
| www.elderweb.com |
Information for caregivers and older persons
about health, aging, legal and social issues. |
| www.healthfinder.gov |
A gateway to reliable consumer health
and human services information nationwide. Developed by the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services in collaboration with other federal agencies. |
| www.ir-net.com |
Lists organizations throughout the U.S.
that provide information and referral services. A good site for long distance
caregivers. |
| www.medi-cal.ca.gov |
Information about California's Medi-Cal
program. |
| www.medicare.gov |
Federal government site that details Medicare
benefits and how to recognize. Medicare fraud. Especially helpful for long-distance
caregivers is a complete listing of all licensed nursing homes in the country,
including information about problems found during inspections. |
| www.nahc.org |
Consumer information about home care and
hospice. Offers a nationwide directory of home care organizations. Sponsored by
the National Association for Home Care. |
| www.seniorresource.com |
Provides information on housing, legal
and financial issues. |
| www.ssa.gov |
The Social Security Administration website.
Visitors can request a copy of their earnings record, review information about
benefits, browse information about legislation on Social Security, and access
publications. |
Tips
When You Are Far Away |
| What if you're not in the same city as
your loved one? Long-distance caregivers can do the following to narrow
the distance gap. |
| The
Eldercare Locator, (800) 677-1116, is a toll-free service designed to link callers
with) information and referral services around the nation. Have the following
information available when you call: your loved one's address (including zip code)
and a brief general description of the type of assistance needed. The Eldercare
Locator also has a web site www.eldercare.gov. |
| You can search
the database by zip code for the address and telephone number of the nearest agency
that provides information and referral. |
| Develop a list of key contact people
who see your loved one regularly and stay in touch with them to monitor the situation.
People to include: doctor and/or nurse, therapist, family members, neighbors,
maid, gardener, and visitors from church or temple. |
| Donšt be too quick to choose to relocate
either your loved one or yourself. Many have found that removing the elderly from
their homes causes more problems than it solves. Equally important is the impact
on your family, health and finances if you should move. |
