Elder Services

More helpful links:

Eldercare Locator  The Eldercare Locator provides information and links to resources that enable older persons to live independently in their communities. This public service website links to state and local Area Agencies on Aging and community-based organizations that serve older adults and their caregivers.
Long-Term Care This Medicare webpage defines long-term care, and presents information about types of services and paying for long-term care.

 
Medicaid This is the official Medicaid government website, part of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.  The site provides program information about Medicaid, a health program managed by States for certain low-income individuals and their families. 
Medicare This is the official Medicare government website, part of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The site provides information about Medicare, a health insurance program administered by the U.S. government, covering individuals who are either age 65 and over, or who meet other special criteria.
Partnership for Long-Term Care: Overview The Long-Term Care Partnership Program is a public-private partnership between states and private insurance companies, designed to reduce Medicaid expenditures by delaying or eliminating the need for some people to rely on Medicaid to pay for long-term care services.
NAIC’s Long Term Care
Insurance Shopper’s Guides		 This links to a free copy of a 1999 consumer booklet called “The Shoppers’ Guide to Long Term Care Insurance”, published by the National Association of Insurance Commissions (NAIC).  (an updated version is available through NAIC).  The Shopper’s Guide includes a helpful glossary, a State contacts list, and a “worksheet” you can use to compare policies.
Women’s Health This website provides a range of information on women’s health issues and long-term care.

 
AARP

 

 This official AARP website, has various information on different aspects of long-term care.
Administration on Aging A guide to caregiving: Because We Care
Administration on Aging Eldercare Locator Search for local agencies on aging.

 
Alzheimer's Association The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research. 
 
Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center The Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center Web site will help you find current, comprehensive Alzheimer's disease (AD) information and resources from the National Institute on Aging (NIA).
American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging Consumer advice on long-term care services.
American Bar Association Referrals to local elderlylaw attorneys.
Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities-Continuing Care Accreditation Commission (CARF-CCAC) Information on continuing care retirement communities and referrals to local facilities.
Consumer Consortium on Assisted Living Advice on selecting an assisted-living facility.
Elder Carelink A provider referral service for elderly care that is available to you at no cost.
Family Caregiver Alliance Search for local long-term care service providers.
Home Care Companions Training of caregivers to the terminally ill.
Hospice Education Institute Referrals to local hospices.
Hospice Foundation of America Search for local hospices.
Lutheran Services in America Faith-based adult day care centers, senior centers, phone reassurance service, transportation services, nursing homes.
National Alliance for Caregiving Information on and links to caregiver resources.
National Council on the Aging Advocate for long-term care services.
National Institute on Aging Research on age-related diseases.
Well Spouse Foundation Information for informal caregivers.