Helpful Links
The Internet offers a wealth of helpful information. We recommend visiting these Web sites to keep you up to date on issues that affect your health.
AARP
The official Web site of AARP, a membership organization dedicated to enhancing the experience of aging through advocacy, information and services.
Administration on Aging
The Administration on Aging is a valuable resource for information on aging, providing information on local services for older Americans.
AgeNet Eldercare Network
Find Problem Solving Eldercare Products, locate organizations and services and use caregiver tools.
Alzheimer's Association
The official Web site of the Alzheimer's Association, the world's leader in Alzheimer research and support for families.
CareGivers-USA
CareGivers-USA is a nationwide, non-commercial directory of community-based caregiver support services -- intended to help individuals who are providing care for a family member or friend. All services are free and completely confidential.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is the federal agency that oversees the Medicare and Medicaid programs by establishing policies for health care providers, assessing quality of care facilities and services, and assuring that both programs are run properly by contractors and state agencies.
Department of Health and Human Services
The Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for public health in the United States and provides support and protection to older Americans.
Eldercare Locator
Eldercare Locator is a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging. This site connects older Americans and their caregivers with sources of information on senior services. The service links those who need assistance with state and local area agencies on aging and community-based organization that serve older adults and their caregivers.
Family Caregiver Alliance
FCA is a public voice for caregivers. FCA pioneers programs in information, education, services, research and advocacy to support and sustain the important work of families nationwide who are caring for loved ones with chronic, disabling health conditions.
Medicare
The official U.S. government site for people with Medicare provides helpful information on Medicare coverage, Medicare plan choices and contacts, as well as useful health information to help you stay healthy.
Mediline
Find more resources from a list of links from Medline Plus.
National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC)
The National Alliance for Caregiving is dedicated to providing support to family caregivers and the professionals who help them and to increasing public awareness of issues facing family caregivers.
National Kidney Foundation, Inc.
The National Kidney Foundation, Inc., a major voluntary health organization, seeks to prevent kidney and urinary tract diseases, improve the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by these diseases, and increase the availability of all organs for transplantation.
National Family Caregivers Association
Strives to educate, support, empower and advocate for caregivers.
Social Security Administration
The official Web site of the Social Security Administration provides useful benefit information on retirement, disability and survivor's benefits, and other online services.
US Department of Health & Human Services
Access the National Family Caregiver Support Program.
Well Spouse Foundation
The Well Spouse Association is the only national organization focusing exclusively on the needs of all spouses caring for a chronically ill and/or disabled husband, wife, or partner. Let others who have "been there and done that" help you face the challenges of long-term caregiving.
