Websites to Check Out
Benefits Check Up
www.benefitscheckup.org is a service of the National Council on Aging, which helps thousands every day to find programs for people age 55 and over to pay for some of their costs of prescription drugs, health care, utilities, and other essential items or services.
Elder Law Attorney
Search for an elder law attorney near you through the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys by visiting www.naela.com.
Eldercare Locator
www.eldercare.gov is a nationwide, directory assistance service designed to help older persons and caregivers locate local support resources for aging Americans to help them remain independent in their homes.
Health Rights Hotline
Get free assistance and information about your rights in health care. Health Rights Hotline www.hrh.org, serves residents of El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento and Yolo Counties.
Avoid Investment Fraud
Visit Seniors Against Investment Fraud (SAIF) at http://www.corp.ca.gov/education_outreach/saif/default.asp to learn how to avoid being a victim of investment or telemarketing fraud.
Disease Specific Organizations
Alzheimer's Disease National Alzheimer's Association provides up to date information on Alzheimer's Research, information on local chapters and public policy information.
www.alz.org
Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center offers information on Alzheimer's, research and caregiving tips. www.alzheimers.org
ALS
ALS Association provides information and educational materials on ALS.
www.alsa.org
Brain Injury
Brain Injury Association, Inc. offers information on prevention and policy.
www.biausa.org
Huntington's Disease
Huntington's Disease Society of America, Inc. provides information on the latest research, getting help and advocacy tips.
www.hdsa.org
Multiple Sclerosis
National Multiple Sclerosis Society offers information on living with MS, treatment options, research and educational programs.
www.nmss.org
Parkinson's Disease
National Parkinson's Foundation provides an "Ask the Doctor" component, latest research and coping and caring.
www.parkinson.org
MyParkinsons.com is a free resource for people with Parkinson's disease, their healthcare providers, and their caregivers. See www.myparkinsons.com.
Stroke
American Heart Association this site offers publications and research.
www.americanheart.org
Other
Home/Day Care Agencies
California Association for Health Services at Home.
www.cahsah.org
California Association for Adult Day Services.
www.caads.org
Nursing Home Search
This web site was developed by the California HealthCare Foundation to help people make informed choices about nursing home care.
www.calnhs.org
Government Agencies
Administration on Aging provides aging news and information on the Older American Act programs and statistical information.
www.aoa.gov
Department of Veteran Affairs
Veterans Administration benefits and programs.
www.va.gov
Social Security
Social Security On Line provides information about benefits, personal earnings and benefit earning statement.
www.ssa.gov
Legislation
California Legislative Counsel Site offers daily updates on California Senate and Assembly Bills. www.leginfo.ca.gov
More On-Line Resources
The National Institute on Aging and the National Library of Medicine have developed a talking web site! The site, www.NIHSeniorhealth.gov makes aging-related health information easily accessible for family members and friends seeking reliable, easy to understand online health information.
Ethnic Elders Care Network www.ethnicelderscare.net is a site designed specifically for people who are currently or will be caregivers to ethnic elders with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.
Caring Conversations is a consumer education initiative that helps individuals and their families share meaningful conversation while making practical preparations for end-of-life decisions. To learn more visit www.midbio.org.
Caregiver.com offers caregivers support and recognition of their role. It provides a care directory of national organizations and a variety of articles. The site also provides a monthly online newsletter. For more information go to www.caregiver.com.
PBS has launched a website in conjunction with its documentary about Caregiving in the U.S., And Thou Shalt Honor, which aired on PBS stations in October 2002. Video tapes of the documentary are available to purchase online.
www.thoushalthonor.org
Do you have family members and friends asking you how they can help, but you don’t know how to coordinate them? Try Lotsa Helping Hands at http://www.lotsahelpinghands.com/. This website allows you to set up tasks that friends and family can sign up for. This is a great way to get the help that you need and that others want to give.
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