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Aging and Health Issues previous page
Health
GeriCare
Solutions
This agency coordinates health care services for elderly people in Fairfield
County. They arrange for home care providers to supply home health aides,
nursing care, companions, volunteers, and shoppers for their
clients. They provide assistance with budgeting, bill-paying, check
writing, and insurance. Bette Bonne is the managing partner of the business.
For information on drugs, go to www.SeniorDrugs.com, a division of www.AgeNet.com
For family members who are providing hands-on care for relatives, go to www.webofcare.com for detailed animated tutorials
Access America for
Seniors
Directories on the home page give instant access to federal & state agencies
that handle Social Security, Medicare and other programs vital to
seniors.
Mental Health
American Psychological Association - www.apa.org
www.metanoia.org
International Society for Mental Health Online
www.here2listen.com
Housing
www.seniorresource.com can provide housing possibilities. Other directories can be found through www.Eldercare.com, a division of www.CareGuide.com
Other sites to find such information include:
www.eldersearch.com
www.caregiver.com
www.seniorhousing.net
To access information on nursing homes and their licensing, there is Nursing Home Compare. This site is run by the US Government
Support
www.aoa.dhhs.gov/caregivers/famcare.html
Classes: www.thirdage.com/learning/health/caregiving.html offers a free 4 week course called Caring for an Aging Parent.
Chat - go to ElderCare Online's Caregiver Support Network
Other Considerations
Discussion of common issues can be found at www.seniorcareweb.com/senior, a government funded site that features helpful articles and worksheets
Also, a list of web sites maintained by the Administration on Aging
For families living at a distance, the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys has a searchable database of members as well as helpful advice about finding a qualified attorney who specializes in elder law.
Growth House gives you a private place to examine many of the issues surrounding death and loss before you have to face them.
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