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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 >
Long-Term Care: Choosing the Right Place 
Also available in: Spanish
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 >
Major Types of Elder Abuse
Elder abuse is when a caregiver or any other person causes harm or a serious risk of harm to a vulnerable adult. Learn the signs of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, exploitation, neglect, and ab... Details >
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
My Parents – How Do I Know If They Need Help?
As people age, their needs and abilities change. We all want to support our older loved ones' desire to live independently, even when we have concerns about their safety and well-being. But how do we ... Details >
Nursing Homes Ombudsman Locator: Where Can I Go For Help?
An Ombudsman is an advocate for residents of nursing homes, board and care homes, and assisted living. Ombudsmen provide information about how to find a facility and what to do to get quality care. Th... Details >
U.S. Administration on Aging, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Risk Factors for Elder Abuse
This document describes risk factors for elder abuse, including personal problems of abusers and living with others and isolation. ... Details >
Senior Companion Program
Through the Senior Companion Program, people age 60 and older provide assistance and friendship to elderly individuals who are homebound and, generally, living alone. For details visit this site, or c... Details >
Violence Against Women - National Women's Health Information Center(NWHIC)
This web site offers information and resources to women concerning domestic violence, intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and elder abuse. Users can link to publications on violence for consume... Details >