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Resources

• AARP
  The Advocacy Organization for people 50 and over has links to information on current news and political issues, cooking, exercise, health tips, computers, technology, and research results.
   
• Administration on Aging
  This government agency, part of the US Department of Health and Human Services, oversees Older Americans Act programs.
• "Almost Home"
  A documentary that follows the daily lives of residents and staff at an upscale retirement community with bright, spacious living quarters. While residents choose their own daily schedules and pursue they also struggle with the mundane and often unspoken facts of aging: including disability and dementia, changing relationships and shrinking independence.
• Alzheimer’s Association
  Dedicated to researching the preventions, cures and treatments of Alzheimer's disease.
• American Society on Aging
  This non-profit organization works to educate seniors, their families and aging professionals on aging issues.
• Area Agencies on Aging
  To help older persons and persons with disabilities live with dignity and choices in their homes and communities for as long as possible. Local Agency locator.
• Assessing the Risk of Living Alone by G. Hall, A. Bossen and J. Specht, University of Iowa College of Nursing
  A scientific assessment designed for the elderly helps families and professionals make the decision in a more objective manner.
• Benefits Check Up
  This National Council on the Aging website guides users through a questionnaire that ends with a detailed explanation of all the government benefits they or a loved one are entitled to.
• Eldercare Locator
  Locate community services in their neighborhoods.
• ElderWeb
  An Online Elder Care Sourcebook. Includes information on Certified Nurses Aides (CNA), Certified Home Health Aides (CHHA) Nurses (LPN, RN), Social Workers and Case Managers
• Family Caregiver Alliance A resource center dedicated to the needs of family member caregivers.
• Meals on Wheels Meals on Wheels, a national program with local chapters throughout the country, strives to eliminate malnutrition and hunger in the elderly population.
• Medicare
  This is the official website for people with Medicare.
• National Council on the Aging
  A national network of organizations and individuals dedicated to improving the health and independence of older persons.
• National Hospice Foundation
  This organization is a good resource for those looking for information on end-of-life care. It provides a thorough explanation of what hospice care is, how to choose a hospice care program and where to find programs throughout the United States.
• Nursing Home Comparison
  This website allows users to compare Medicare and Medicaid qualified nursing homes.
• “Preventing Falls in the Elderly” by K.R. Tremblay Jr., and C.E. Barber
  Key risk factors of falls and preventive measures for each factor
• Social Security Administration
  This is the official website of the Social Security Administration.
• US Department of Veterans Affairs
  The website provides Veteran’s benefits and contact information for all state chapters.