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    Administration on Aging Fact Sheet
    Assistance in maintaining independence is available for the aging. This article describes supportive services, program funding, and research, and provides a consumer hotline.... Details >
    U.S. Administration on Aging, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
    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
    Caring for Parents at Home
    This fact sheet is intended for use by adult children responsible for taking care of elderly parents. Some topics discussed include community services; transport; health care issues; companion service... Details >
    American Association of Retired Persons
    Choosing an Assisted Living Facility
    Advice on choosing an assisted living residence that will meet your own personal-service, housing and health care needs.... Details >
    American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging
    Crime and Older People
    Also available in: Spanish
    The following is a general overview of some of the areas of most concern to older people. These are common sense tips that can help fight crime and protect your safety.... Details >
    National Institute on Aging, National Institutes of Health
    Directory of State Long Term Care Ombudsman Programs
    This roster lists State long-term care ombudsman programs that investigate and resolve complaints made on behalf of older adults in long-term care facilities.... Details >
    U.S. Administration on Aging, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
    Drug Safety
    Also available in: Chinese-Simplified Chinese-Traditional
    Drugs can treat diseases and relieve symptoms. But they can also have side effects. Improper use of drugs can do more harm than good, and even lead to serious consequences. Therefore, everybody should... Details >
    Educational Institution--Follow the Resource URL for More Information
    Eldercare Locator - A Way To Find Community Assistance for Seniors
    This page explains usage of a nationwide directory assistance service guiding seniors and caregivers to local services such as respite care, housing, and legal assistance and provides a toll-free info... Details >
    U.S. Administration on Aging, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
    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
    ElderWeb
    Over 4,000 reviewed links to long term care information. The information on this web site is designed for use by both professionals and family members looking for information on eldercare and long ter... Details >
    Commercial Entity--Follow the Resource URL for More Information
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    Organizations
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    National Institute on Aging, National Institutes of Health
    American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging
    American Association of Retired Persons
    American Health Care Association
    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 Asian Pacific Center on Aging
    National Association for Home Care & Hospice
    National Association of Area Agencies on Aging
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