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Aging
Also available in: Chinese-Simplified Chinese-Traditional
Everyone will grow old. Normal aging brings about changes in the body and the mind, but many symptoms are not normal and may be due to diseases that can be treated or remedied. Therefore the elderly a... Details >
Educational Institution--Follow the Resource URL for More Information
Eldercare Locator - Connecting You to Community Services
This page welcomes to the Eldercare Locator, a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging. The Eldercare Locator connects older Americans and their caregivers with sources of information on se... Details >
U.S. Administration on Aging, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Eldercare Locator: Medicare Search
Starting January 1, 2006, everyone with Medicare can get prescription drug coverage. To find out where you can get information about Medicare prescription drug coverage and personalized help in choos... Details >
Eldercare Locator, Administration on Aging
Elders and Families: Administration on Aging
Elders and Families is designed to assist older persons and their caregivers quickly obtain information and resources on a variety of aging-related topics. The information will help you become more fa... Details >
U.S. Administration on Aging, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Find a (Geriatric) Care Manager  External Links Disclaimer Logo
Family caregivers can use this database to locate a geriatric care manager in their geographic area. The database allows users multiple search choices -- search for all members in a state AND with exp... Details >
National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers
Finding Help: New Caregivers  External Links Disclaimer Logo
Most people do not prepare to be caregivers. This page discusses steps that new caregivers can take to address their older loved ones' needs. In addition, tips are offered that can help caregivers tak... Details >
AARP
Guide to Choosing a Nursing Home
Also available in: Spanish
Selecting a nursing home is one of the most important and difficult decisions that you may be asked to make either for yourself or for a family member. This booklet is designed as a first step to help... Details >
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
How to Choose Aging Services  External Links Disclaimer Logo
Getting older is a fact of life. But how and where you do it is not. There are a variety of aging services available to you or your loved one to help them stay at home, meet new people, take part in a... Details >
American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging
Long-Term Care: Choosing the Right Place  External Links Disclaimer Logo
Also available in: Spanish  External Links Disclaimer Logo
Planning for long-term care is not easy. People’s needs change over time. Where do you go for help? Here are some answers to that and other questions that you might have as you look for the best place... Details >
National Institute on Aging Information Center
Maturity Health Matters- FDA Health News for Older Adults, Their Families and Caregivers
The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Maturity Health Matters is an online newsletter about FDA regulated products for older adults and their caregivers. It focuses on FDA approved products that he... Details >
Center for Devices and Radiological Health, U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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Organizations
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Bureau of Primary Health Care, Health Resources and Services Administration
Center for Communication and Consumer Services, U.S. Administration on Aging
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
National Center on Elder Abuse
National Institute on Aging, National Institutes of Health
AARPExternal Links Disclaimer Logo
American Association of Homes and Services for the AgingExternal Links Disclaimer Logo
American Health Care AssociationExternal Links Disclaimer Logo
American Indian and Alaska Native ProgramsExternal Links Disclaimer Logo
Asociacion Nacional pro Personas Mayores, National Association for Hispanic ElderlyExternal Links Disclaimer Logo

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