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 |
Balancing Work and Caregiving
Written for and about adult children caring for older parents, this fact sheet presents an overview of the issues for employees and employers. The document also presents ideas and other resources that details...
American Association of Retired Persons |
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 |
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 |
Elder Abuse -- National Women's Health Information Center
Data and resources related to violence and abuse against older women. Users can link to other web sites with information on this topic. details...
National Women's Health Information Center, U.S. Public Health Service's Office on Women's Health |
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 |