Assisted Living Federation of America http://www.alfa.org/alfa/Consumer_Corner.asp?SnID=486121699 Guidance for those looking into assisted living care as well as information on the different levels of assistance that can be offered and help finding a community that best suits your needs.
Assisted Living Facilities http://www.assistedlivingfacilities.org/ An information resource to provide families and seniors with the best information on assisted living facilities within your area.
Adult Day Care http://www.adultdaycare.org/ Provides information on adult day care facilities within your area. Their directory has over 4,500 facilities within the U.S.
Government Assistance for Seniors
Benefits Check Up http://www.benefitscheckup.org/ A service of the National Council on Aging, the site provides questionnaires that can help direct seniors to various benefit programs including assistance for paying for food and medication.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Office of Community Serviceshttp://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ocs/liheap/ Apply to the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program for reduced heating and cooling costs.
Senior & Disabled Services (Lane County, Oregon) http://www.sdslane.org/default.htm An agency in Lane County, Oregon that provides resources for seniors such as meal programs and in-home care.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. http://www.cms.gov/center/hha.asp Government website that provides assistance for anyone on Medicare or Medicaid.
Health
Center for Healthy Aging http://www.healthyagingprograms.org/index.asp Includes a list of health topics ranging from chronic disease to fall prevention and links to many resources such as community programs.
Alzheimer’s Association http://www.alz.org/alzheimers_disease.asp A straightforward explanation of Alzheimer’s disease, 10 signs of onset and a wealth of information related to Alzheimer’s.
SeniorCareServices.org http://seniorcareservices.org/ A broad website that covers many topics related to senior care from information on Medicare to fitness and wellness tips.
Home Health Care Agencies http://www.homehealthcareagencies.com/ A database providing over 11,300 Medicare-certified facilities as well as over 18,600 home care agencies.
Legal Assistance
ProBono.net http://www.lawhelp.org/ Help for finding lawyers in each state that will handle senior-related legal matters for free.
National Senior Citizens Law Center http://www.nsclc.org/ An advocacy group that provides information on legal issues regarding senior citizens to promote independence and well-being.
National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center. http://www.ltcombudsman.org/ An advocacy group to help seniors fight for their rights and receive quality care.
Non-Profit Senior Organizations Aid
National Council on Aging http://www.ncoa.org/ Resources on funding for nonprofit senior organizations.
Administration on Aging http://www.aoa.gov/Grants/Funding/overview.aspx Provides various forms for funding opportunities through grants given by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Service’s Administration on Aging.
MoveSeniors.com http://www.moveseniors.com/ Provides resources for seniors planning on moving and includes information on moving services, senior housing choices and home safety.
Washington State Department of Social & Health Serviceshttp://www.aasa.dshs.wa.gov/caregiving/agingparent.htm A wide-ranging guide for families on common decisions to be made about the care of elderly family members.
Help with Elders http://www.helpwithelders.com/page/podcasts Podcasts that are easily accessible and includes the topics: “Taking Control of Healthcare Decisions”, “What is Power of Attorney” and “That Crisis Phone Call”.
Hospice Foundation of America http://www.hospicefoundation.org/ A guide to choosing Hospice services as well as the benefits that it can offer.
Skilled Nursing Facilities http://www.skillednursingfacilities.org/ A guide to finding the best nursing facilities for your loved one with the best nurses and care.
National Association for Home Care & Hospice http://www.nahc.org/ Largest association providing the interests and concerns of home care, hospices, and aide organizations.
Resources
Senior Resources
Assisted Living
Assisted Living Federation of America http://www.alfa.org/alfa/Consumer_Corner.asp?SnID=486121699 Guidance for those looking into assisted living care as well as information on the different levels of assistance that can be offered and help finding a community that best suits your needs.
Assisted Living Facilities http://www.assistedlivingfacilities.org/ An information resource to provide families and seniors with the best information on assisted living facilities within your area.
Adult Day Care http://www.adultdaycare.org/ Provides information on adult day care facilities within your area. Their directory has over 4,500 facilities within the U.S.
Government Assistance for Seniors
Benefits Check Up http://www.benefitscheckup.org/ A service of the National Council on Aging, the site provides questionnaires that can help direct seniors to various benefit programs including assistance for paying for food and medication.
Suddenly Senior http://www.suddenlysenior.com/patientassistanceprograms.html A list of drug assistance programs from Pharmaceutical Companies.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Office of Community Serviceshttp://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ocs/liheap/ Apply to the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program for reduced heating and cooling costs.
Senior Job Bank http://www.seniorjobbank.org/ Database of jobs for seniors based on state and job field.
Senior & Disabled Services (Lane County, Oregon) http://www.sdslane.org/default.htm An agency in Lane County, Oregon that provides resources for seniors such as meal programs and in-home care.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. http://www.cms.gov/center/hha.asp Government website that provides assistance for anyone on Medicare or Medicaid.
Health
Center for Healthy Aging http://www.healthyagingprograms.org/index.asp Includes a list of health topics ranging from chronic disease to fall prevention and links to many resources such as community programs.
Alzheimer’s Association http://www.alz.org/alzheimers_disease.asp A straightforward explanation of Alzheimer’s disease, 10 signs of onset and a wealth of information related to Alzheimer’s.
SeniorCareServices.org http://seniorcareservices.org/ A broad website that covers many topics related to senior care from information on Medicare to fitness and wellness tips.
Daily Strength http://www.dailystrength.org/support-groups/Seniors A support group for seniors with many topics including health, family, and financial issues.
Home Health Care Agencies http://www.homehealthcareagencies.com/ A database providing over 11,300 Medicare-certified facilities as well as over 18,600 home care agencies.
Legal Assistance
ProBono.net http://www.lawhelp.org/ Help for finding lawyers in each state that will handle senior-related legal matters for free.
National Senior Citizens Law Center http://www.nsclc.org/ An advocacy group that provides information on legal issues regarding senior citizens to promote independence and well-being.
National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center. http://www.ltcombudsman.org/ An advocacy group to help seniors fight for their rights and receive quality care.
Non-Profit Senior Organizations Aid
National Council on Aging http://www.ncoa.org/ Resources on funding for nonprofit senior organizations.
Business.gov http://community2.business.gov/t5/Small-Business-Cents/Starting-a-Senior-Care-Business/bc-p/27847 Gives step-by-step guidance for those looking to start a business in the senior care industry.
Administration on Aging http://www.aoa.gov/Grants/Funding/overview.aspx Provides various forms for funding opportunities through grants given by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Service’s Administration on Aging.
Love to Know http://seniors.lovetoknow.com/Grants_for_Senior_Citizens Information on applying for federal grants including tips for writing an effective grant proposal.
Senior Relocation
MoveSeniors.com http://www.moveseniors.com/ Provides resources for seniors planning on moving and includes information on moving services, senior housing choices and home safety.
U.S Department of Housing and Urban Developmenthttp://www.hud.gov/apps/section8/index.cfm A search engine for low-cost apartments by state.
National Care Planning Councilhttp://www.longtermcarelink.net/a7seniorrelocation_SRES.htm Lists moving resources for seniors by state.
Support for Families
Washington State Department of Social & Health Serviceshttp://www.aasa.dshs.wa.gov/caregiving/agingparent.htm A wide-ranging guide for families on common decisions to be made about the care of elderly family members.
Aging Parents and Elder Care http://www.aging-parents-and-elder-care.com/Pages/Elder_Care_First_Steps.html Includes guidance for what to do in the early stages of assisted care, checklists for various issues, links to resources, and even an online support group for caregivers.
Help with Elders http://www.helpwithelders.com/page/podcasts Podcasts that are easily accessible and includes the topics: “Taking Control of Healthcare Decisions”, “What is Power of Attorney” and “That Crisis Phone Call”.
Hospice Foundation of America http://www.hospicefoundation.org/ A guide to choosing Hospice services as well as the benefits that it can offer.
Skilled Nursing Facilities http://www.skillednursingfacilities.org/ A guide to finding the best nursing facilities for your loved one with the best nurses and care.
National Association for Home Care & Hospice http://www.nahc.org/ Largest association providing the interests and concerns of home care, hospices, and aide organizations.