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Resources

Note to Nursing Homes / Collecting and Updating Nursing Home Data
Awareness Campaigns
Nursing Home Publications
Alternatives
Resident Rights
Download Database
About Medicare Coverage
Agencies That Can Help With Long-Term Care Choices
Community Services

There are variety of community services that might help you with your personal care and activities. Some services, like volunteer groups that help with things like shopping or transportation, may be low cost or the group may ask for a voluntary donation. Some services may be available at varied costs depending on where you live and the services you need. Below is a list of home services and programs that are found in many communities:

  • Adult day care
  • Meal programs (like Meals-on-Wheels)
  • Senior centers
  • Friendly visitor programs
  • Help with shopping and transportation
  • Help with legal questions, bill paying, or other other financial matters



Page Last Updated: December 17, 2008