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Resources:
Below we have gathered a selection of resources and links we hope you may find useful on important health topics. This listing is by no means meant to encompass all resources or services available- but to serve as a starting point for you and your family.
Alzheimer's Disease:
The National Institute on Aging has compiled an easy-to-use guide on Caring for a Person with Alzheimer's Disease.
http://www.nia.nih.gov/alzheimers/publication/caring-person-ad/understanding-how-ad-changes-people-challenges-and-coping
Eldercare Locator:
A tool that allows you to search by zip code or city and state to find an Eldercare facility or services for older adults and their families.
http://www.eldercare.gov/Eldercare.NET/Public/Index.aspx
Family Caregiver Alliance:
The Family Caregiver Alliance is an organization who supports and provides information for caregivers and families caring for loved ones with chronic health conditions.
http://www.caregiver.org/caregiver/jsp/home.jsp
Official Medicare Website:
The official U.S. Government's Medicare website.
http://www.medicare.gov
The official U.S. Government's handbook: Medicare & You 2012.
http://www.medicare.gov/Publications/Pubs/pdf/10050.pdf
Official Social Security Website:
The official U.S. Government's Social Security website.
http://www.ssa.gov/
National Family Caregivers Association:
The NFCA helps to educate and support those who care for loved ones with chronic illnesses, disabilities, or old age.
http://thefamilycaregiver.org/
New York State Office for the Aging:
More information on state and local programs, recent artcles, and data regarding the aged.
http://www.aging.ny.gov/
Listings for all New York State County Offices for the Aging.
http://www.aging.ny.gov/NYSOFA/LocalOffices.cfm
New York State Senior Citizen Help Line:
This toll-free number is available to senior citizens in need of information: 1.800.342.9871
People for Quality Care:
The mission of People for Quality Care is to educate people with disabilities, their families, and senior Medicare beneficiaries about health policy changes that affect freedom of choice.
http://peopleforqualitycare.com/
Share the Care™:
This website and handbook gives you detailed information on how to organize a group of people to care for someone who is seriously ill.
http://www.sharethecare.org/
United Hospital Fund:
Includes easy-to-use guides to help health care providers and family caregivers work together to plan and implement smooth transitions from home to care facilities.
http://www.nextstepincare.org/
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