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NCAL is the assisted living voice of the American Health Care Association. The NCAL website offers consumer information, including a searchable directory and the guidebook "Choosing An Assisted Living Residence: A Consumer's Guide"
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Source: National Center on Elder Abuse
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Numbers for all 50 states for reporting domestic or institutional elder abuse.
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Source: AARP
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Website includes information about wide selection of resources for older adults and caregivers.
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Source: International Council on Active Aging
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List of fitness programs and facilities, searchable by state and city.
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Source: Alzheimer''s Association
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Searchable by location; find the Alzheimer's Assocation anywhere in the United States, and learn about programs and services available in your area, including support groups and educational workshops.
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Source: American Cancer Society
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Support groups and classes for cancer patients and their families.
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Searchable directory helps stroke patients and family find events and resources in their community.
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Information about temporary relief for caregivers and families who are caring for those with disabilities, chronic or terminal illnesses, and the elderly; site includes National Respite Locator Service
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ALFA is a national association exclusively dedicated to professionally operated assisted living communities for seniors. Website offers consumer information about the assisted living option; includes a searchable directory of assisted living communities.
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Source: National Council on Aging (NCOA)
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Online service to identify federal and state assistance programs for older adults
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Information, resources and support for people who have sustained a brain injury and family caregivers; includes state information and referral lines.
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Source: American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging
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Overview of home and community-based eldercare services
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Source: American Bar Association
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Searchable list of resources
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Source: National Shared Housing Resource Center
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Contact information for the regional coordinators of match-up programs and shared housing information.
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Source: U.S. Administration on Aging
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The first step to finding resources for older adults in any U.S. community.
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Source: U.S. Administration on Aging
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Resources to assist older persons and their caregivers to quickly obtain information and resources on a variety of aging-related topics.
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Source: Family Caregiver Alliance
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State-by-state resource to help locate government, nonprofit, and private programs, including services for family caregivers, as well as resources for older or disabled adults living at home or in a residential facility. Also includes information on government health and disability programs, legal resources, and disease-specific organizations.
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Nonprofit organization addressing the needs of families and friends providing long-term care at home. Website contains information, factsheets and contact information to agencies.
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Source: National Institutes of Health
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Information and directory from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
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Source: American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry
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Website includes consumer and patient information, and a searchable directory of geriatric psychiatrists.
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Source: U.S. Government
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Official benefits website of the U.S. government, with information on over 1,000 benefit and assistance programs.
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Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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Information on insurance, prevention and the 2010 health care reform legislation.
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Source: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
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Online tool provides contact information for specific organizations and answers to Medicare related questions.
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Source: U.S. Government Office of Citizen Services and Communications
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Central directory of federal sites pertaining to housing options, care for older adults
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Source: LexisNexis
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National directory, searchable by specialty, geographic location.
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Source: American Bar Association Commission on Law and Aging
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Finding legal help in your state; locating an elder law attorney
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Source: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
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Information for consumers. Links to the agency that runs the Medicaid program in each state; state-by-state Medicaid Hotline numbers.
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Source: U.S. Government
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Information for patients and families from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
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Non-profit association that assists lawyers, bar organizations and others who work with older clients and their families. Site includes "Questions & Answers When Looking For an Elder Law Attorney"
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Professional Geriatric Care Managers (PGCMs) are health and human services specialists who help families care for older relatives, while encouraging as much independence as possible. Website includes a searchable directory of GCMs.
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Source: U.S. Administration on Aging
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Website includes a wide variety of resources for family caregivers and professionals in the caregiver support field; includes factsheet with information about family caregiver programs for each state
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Source: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
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Searchable information about the past performance of every Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in the country.
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Source: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
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Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) program focuses entirely on older people who are frail enough to meet their State's standards for nursing home care; features comprehensive medical and social services that can be provided at an adult day health center, home, and/or inpatient facilities.
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Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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Directory includes wide range of health and services resources
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Source: U.S. Government
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Official elder information and services portal from the U.S. government (formerly "FirstGov for Seniors")
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Source: National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (N4A)
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Searchable directory of assisted living, residential care, nursing care and rehabilitation, independent living and retirement communities
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Source: National Association of State Units on Aging
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Links to State and Area Agencies on Aging in all 50 states; most include comprehensive list of local resources for seniors.
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Source: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
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Directory of state programs (SHIP, SHIBA, etc.) where consumers can find information about a wide variety of health insurance topics.
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Source: U.S. Government
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Central location where you can find links to government resources for older adults
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