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The Eldercare Locator is the first step to find local agencies that can help older adults and their families access home and community-based services including transportation, meals, home care, and ca... Details >
I'm perfectly healthy. Why should I think about long-term care? Is long-term care expensive? Doesn't Medicare cover most long-term care costs? Find the answers to these, and other frequently asked qu... Details >
National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Placing a loved one in a nursing home is one of the most difficult tasks a family member ever faces. This consumer guide was developed to help you navigate useful resources, understand the information... Details >
Access to Medicare alternatives to nursing home care for persons who need such care but prefer to remain in their own home with the help of their family and friends, community services, and profession... Details >
This page links to information about long term care facilities, making the transition to nursing home life, paying for long term care, and more. ... Details >
If you or someone you care about has Alzheimer's disease, you need to find good care in your community. This page helps you plan ahead in terms of health care, finances, and finding support. ... Details >
The federal government has created several tools that allow you to compare a variety of quality measures of doctors, hospitals, nursing homes, and other service providers.Compare providers that have m... Details >
This state-by-state resource is intended to help you locate government, nonprofit, and private programs in your area. It includes services for family caregivers, as well as resources for older or disa... Details >
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This 68-page consumer guide is designed to help you choose a nursing home. Find information about types of care, visiting facilities and interviewing residents and staff, paying for nursing home care,... Details >
When taking care of an elderly parent or another relative, family members often need to work cooperatively. Here are some points to consider when arranging a family meeting. ... Details >
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