Information Links
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.
This government agency, part of the US Department of Health and Human Services, oversees Older Americans Act programs.
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.
Dedicated to researching the preventions, cures and treatments of Alzheimer's disease.
This non-profit organization works to educate seniors, their families and aging professionals on aging issues.
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.
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.
disability information website
Locate community services in their neighborhoods.
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
A resource center dedicated to the needs of family member caregivers.
A national program with local chapters throughout the country, strives to eliminate malnutrition and hunger in the elderly population.
A national network of organizations and individuals dedicated to improving the health and independence of older persons.
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 schools and nursing colleges directory
Key risk factors of falls and preventive measures for each factor
A national association representing home care registries across the United States
This is the official website of the Social Security Administration.
The website provides Veteran’s benefits and contact information for all state chapters.
