Growth House, Inc An online resource directory of end of life resources that include palliative care, hospice care, bereavement and other related topics. Special features are links to "best of the net" sites (over 100)... Details > Nonprofit/Professional Entity--Follow the Resource URL for More Information |
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 > Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services |
Help for Elders and Families: National Center on Elder Abuse If you suspect someone you care about is being abused or neglected, you can help. This document tells you who to call, how to locate victim services, and offers related information from Government and... Details > National Center on Elder Abuse, Administration on Aging |
Indian Health Service Elder Care Initiative The goal of the Elder Care Initiative is to promote the development of high-quality care for American Indian and Alaska Native elders by acting as a consultation and liaison resource for Indian Health... Details > Indian Health Service |
Information and Assistance Services for the Elderly This fact sheet provides information about Information and Assistance (I&A;) federal services and programs for the elderly.... Details > U.S. Administration on Aging, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
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 > National Institute on Aging, National Institutes of Health |
Native Elder Health Care Resource Center Library Native Elder Health Care Resource Center (NEHCRC) library offers research and educational materials relevant to the mission of the NEHCRC. Materials include the NEHCRC Bibliography, special audio/visu... Details > Native Elder Health Care Resource Center |
Planning for Caregiving This fact sheet discusses issues a caregiver may face and offers suggestions for meeting both the needs of the caregiver and those of the person receiving care. The document includes suggested resourc... Details > American Association of Retired Persons |
Profile of Older Americans This profile provides the latest statistics on older Americans in 13 key subject areas. It includes both narrative and statistical charts.
... Details > U.S. Administration on Aging, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
Resource Directory for Older People Resource directory intended to serve a wide audience, including older people and their families, health and legal professionals, social service providers, librarians, researchers, and others with an i... Details > National Institute on Aging, National Institutes of Health |