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Resources for individuals, families, caregivers and service providers, including Just in Case: Emergency Readiness for Older Adults and Caregivers and links to other federal departments and national relief agencies.
Information for professionals who work with the aging population, including resources related to civil rights, grants, communication with older adults and national resources.
The latest news and updates which provides home and community-based services to millions of older persons through the programs funded under the Older Americans Act.
Assists states in creating a single, coordinated system of information and access for all persons seeking long-term support.
Web site of the Federal Interagency Forum
on Aging-Related Statistics.
Organization that provides local and national services and supports for people with Alzheimer's and their families.
Publication from the National Institute on Aging offers tips and resources on topics including dealing with diagnosis, choosing a nursing home and at home care.
Information about Alzheimer's Disease, including what it is, diagnosis and treatment options.
Develops and expands non-medical supportive service systems for individuals and families impacted by Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.
Information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding Arthritis, including facts about the importance of physical activity in preventing and treating Arthritis.
A comprehensive Web-based service to screen for benefits programs for seniors with limited income and resources.
This report, the second in AARP's series, sheds a strong light on the health and health care of America's midlife and older populations, revealing a portrait of health and well-being, health coverage, affordability of care, quality of care and informed decision-making.
This report, the third in AARP's Beyond 50 series, takes an in-depth look at the roles of supportive services, family and community and our social and physical environments in enhancing the independence of persons with disabilities who are age 50 and older.
The fourth report in AARP's Beyond 50 series examines expenditures by the older consumer, factors that are increasing the difficulty of consumer decision making, older consumers as money managers and recommendations for the future.
AARP's Beyond 50 report presents an agenda for examining, building and retrofitting communities to support successful aging. Livable Communities: An Evaluation Guide is also available. Both documents are in .pdf format.
AARP's Beyond 50 report provides an in-depth look at the well-being of more than a quarter of the U.S. population - the 76 million people age 50 and older in 2000.
Information and resources for caregivers of people living with Alzheimer's disease.
Links to data and reports from the U.S. Census on the elderly (65+) population.
Encourages and assists community-based organizations serving older adults to develop and implement evidence-based programs on health promotion, disease prevention and chronic disease self management.
General information on Medicare, a health insurance program for: people age 65 or older, people under age 65 with certain disabilities and people of all ages with End-Stage Renal Disease.
Recent news and events from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Connects older Americans and their caregivers with sources of information on senior services.
Brochure describes ways to assess when a loved one needs outside care. It covers developing a care plan, organizing important documents and what you can do to give support.
Summarizes basic data on the disabled elderly, including the types of disabilities and probability of being disabled.
Discussions of evaluating and choosing a facility, generating family consensus, resident rights, and dispute resolution in nursing home selection.
Nationwide database of Aging Network agencies available to help older adults with disabilities and their family caregivers access needed services and support.
Information from Ready.gov regarding preparing for the needs of older Americans in an emergency situation.
Official government Web site provides detailed information on government benefit programs, including Medicare and Medicaid.
Booklet from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services examines topics such as how to find and compare nursing homes, nursing home resident rights and where to call for help.
Program seeks to provide professionals in health and aging with the experience and skills necessary to make a positive contribution to the development and implementation of health policies that affect older Americans. Application deadline was April 15, 2009.
Fact sheet from the Real Economic Impact Tour (REI Tour), a national initiative that provides free tax preparation and filing assistance and other asset building strategies to low-income persons with disabilities. This link opens a Word document.
Information and resources from the Alzheimer's Association on living with Alzheimer's Disease, including how to handle financial matters, information on Medicare and Medicaid and message boards.
Information on the Medicare program including plan choices, contacts and publications.
Information regarding the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit to help you make decisions about your Medicare coverage.
Information from the Department of Health and Human Services regarding Medigap policies - health insurance sold by private insurance companies to fill the "gaps" in Original Medicare Plan coverage.
These are agencies of state and territorial governments designated by governors and state legislatures to administer, manage, design and advocate for benefits, programs and services for the elderly and their families and, in many states, for adults with physical disabilities. Find contact information for all NASUA members.
Dedicated to improving the health and independence of older persons and increasing their continuing contributions to communities, society, and future generations.
Supports efforts to improve recruitment and retention of direct service workers who help people with disabilities and older adults to live independently and with dignity.
Information and resources about topics related to senior health, including information on Alzheimer's Disease, depression and exercise for older adults.
Information about Medicare and Medicare + Choice Plans.
Information on health plans, nursing homes, Medigap policies, contacts and Medicare.
Develops, analyzes, evaluates and coordinates HHS policies and programs which support the independence, productivity, health, and long-term care needs of children, working age adults and older persons with disabilities.
Doctors spend little time discussing mental health issues with their older patients and rarely refer them to a mental health specialist even if they show symptoms of severe depression, according to an NIMH-funded study published December 2007 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
Provides information on the latest research, model programs and policy issues pertaining to people with developmental disabilities as they age.
A community service and work based training program for older workers.
Includes general information on Medicare and related resources for working beneficiaries with disabilities.
Links directory to state, county, and city government websites.
Links to the Executive Summary and the full text of a 2004 U.S. Surgeon General's report on bone health and Osteoporosis.
Information from the National Institute on Aging offers specific techniques that can help health care providers to talk with patients and caregivers about a diagnosis.
A non-profit, non-partisan, education and issue advocacy organization that represents the interests and concerns of America's senior citizens at both the state and federal levels.
Allows users to find information on trends in the health of older Americans and provides data broken down by age, sex, race and Hispanic origin.
The Senate Special Committee on Aging has no legislative authority, but it can study issues, conduct oversight of programs and investigate reports of fraud and waste.
Fact sheet explains what adult day care is, how centers operate and what to look for in an adult day care center.
