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Administration on Aging - This site is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of a wide variety of
topics, programs and services related to aging. |
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Administration on Aging Regional Offices - This page from the
Administration on Aging lists all of the regional offices. |
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AgingStats.Gov - The Forum encourages collaboration among federal agencies to improve the
quality and usefulness of data on the aging population. |
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Behavioral and Social Research (BSR)
Program - The Behavioral and Social Research (BSR) Program supports
basic social and behavioral research and research training on aging processes and the place of older people
in society. |
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Benefits Check Up Rx - This web site helps you learn about and enroll in valuable government and private
programs that can save you money on health care and prescription drugs. Learn whether you are likely to
qualify for the new Medicare Prescription Drug Program, Medicare-approved drug discount cards, Company
Patient Assistance Programs and other important federal and state programs. |
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Caregiver Resources - Administration on Aging
- Like most people, you may have questions about how to cope with your care receiver’s illnesses or disability.
Whether you are expecting to become a caregiver or have been thrust into the role overnight, it is useful to
know where you can get information and help. |
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Eldercare Locator - Eldercare Locator, a nationwide toll-free service, has helped older adults and their
caregivers find local services for seniors. The U.S. Administration on Aging is now pleased to make part of this
service available on-line so that consumers can easily link to the information and referral (I&R) services of their
state and area agencies on aging. |
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Emergency Assistance and Response - Administration on
Aging - When the President declares these disaster areas eligible for
assistance, the Administration on Aging (AoA) responds to the special needs of older disaster
victims. |
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Health and Human
Services Topics -- Aging - This page gives great information on caregivers,
statistics, diseases, health insurance, and more. |
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Medicaid
Consumer Information - Medicaid is a jointly-funded, Federal-State health
insurance program for certain low-income and needy people. It covers approximately 36 million individuals
including children, the aged, blind, and/or disabled, and people who are eligible to receive federally assisted
income maintenance payments. |
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Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Cost Estimator - This cost estimator is a quick tool to give you a sense of the savings you can
anticipate with Medicare Prescription Drug coverage. |
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National Clearinghouse for Long-Term Care Information - This Web site, developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,
provides information and resources to help you and your family plan for future long-term care (LTC)
needs. |
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National Institute on
Aging - This site provides a complete list of all Age Pages, fact sheets,
booklets, videos, as well as other resources from the NIA. |
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Neuroscience and Neuropsychology of
Aging (NNA) Program - The Neuroscience and Neuropsychology of Aging
(NNA) Program supports extramural research and training to further the understanding of the aging process in
the structure and functioning of the nervous system. NNA’s program focuses on the neurobiology of aging,
neuropsychology of aging, and the dementias of aging. |
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Nursing Homes - The purpose of this Medicare page is to provide visitors with information relating to
Medicaid and Medicare certified nursing homes throughout the United States. It includes information on
payment and patient rights, and a nursing home checklist which will help you evaluate the nursing homes that
you visit. |
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Promoting Healthy Lifestyles - Administration on Aging - This web page gives information on topics such as nutrition, cancer, mental health,
obesity, and more. |
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Resource Directory for Older People - The Resource Directory for Older People is designed to help people find the
information they need. A cooperative effort of the National Institute on Aging (NIA) and the Administration on
Aging (AoA), the directory is intended to serve a wide audience including health and legal professionals,
social service providers, librarians, and researchers, as well as older people and their families. The directory
contains organizational names, addresses, phone numbers, and fax numbers, as well as email and website
addresses. |
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Senior
Citizens' Resources - USA.gov - Provides information on education and
training, and retirement planning to health services and federal benefits programs. |
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The Official U.S. Government Site for People with Medicare - Search for
health plans, nursing homes, dialysis facilities, Medigap policies, contacts, Medicare events, participating
physicians, suppliers, and prescription assistance programs in your area. |
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Todos los Temas - Healthfinder.gov en español - |
| Private Resources |
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Aging Parents
and Elder Care - A comprehensive resource for family caregivers during
all stages of care. |
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Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center -
Here you will find information about Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. |
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American Heart Association Heart of Caring
- This site helps address the emotional needs of the approximately 50 million people in the United States
caring for a family member or friend who has a chronic medical condition |
