Geriatric Care Resources
Helpful sources, links, & web sites for those looking for more geriatric care information.
If you have any lingering questions about any of the resources on this page, or would like further clarification of what types of geriatric services these resources can provide you, feel free to contact us by email-- or you can always phone us directly at 617-731-1414 too.
We are more than willing to try to get you pointed in the right direction with your care issues. As always, Initial phone consults are always complimentary.
Geriatric care links to local Boston, Berkshire, Massachusetts, Western Mass, New England, and national resources. Lots of great resource information on elder care, caregiving and aging.
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| American Association of Retired Persons. Always lots of good, free info available from the AARP. | |
| www.aahsa.org | Searchable directory for other not-for-profit care facilities, like Creative Alliances, and plenty of tips for choosing the correct facilities and services you might need from American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging. |
| www.agenet.com | Free advice, solutions and resources to assist you in your search at AgeNet. |
| www.aging-parents-and-elder-care.com/ | Access to checklists regarding Elder Care, elder driving issues, lists of commonly used eldercare terms, symptoms for medical conditions, privacy and legal links, support groups, and lots of other services from Senior Solutions of America. |
| www.alz.org | Alzheimer's Association. One of the organizations Creative Alliances is affiliated with and has certifications from. |
| www.alzmass.org | The local Alzheimer's Association of Massachusetts provides resources from the Watertown office including support groups and Help lines. |
| www.aoa.dhhs.gov | It's big. It's huge. It's your United States Administration on Aging government site. Learn about congressional decisions affecting the elderly, legislation establishing the AoA and implementation of the range of programs that offer geriatric care services and opportunities for elder Americans and those caring for them. |
| www.arthritis.org | Links for people suffering from arthritis, updates on the latest research news, events, and advocacy for the elderly. |
| www.caps4caregivers.org | Resources for friends, children, family, and caregivers of aging parents. |
| www.caregiver.org | Family Caregiver Alliance. Useful and throughough |
| www.caregiver911.com | Caregiver Survival links for immediate crisis needs and emergencies. |
| www.caregiving.com | Information and helpful support resources for sibling, chidren or other caregivers. |
Locate a geriatric care manager anywhere in the US with the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers. They can oversee geriatric care provided to an elderly persons. All CA managers are members of NAPGCM. |
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| www.cmrg.com | The Case Management Resource Guide has a large databases listing various housing and geriatric care services available. |
| www.cms.hhs.gov/medicaid/ | Information about any and all Medicaid options. Also has eligibility reqs. |
| www.consumer.gov/idtheft | Good tips for elders to protect themselves from identification (ID) theft. |
| www.elderabusecenter.org | The National Center on Elder Abuse gets funding from the U.S. Administration on Aging, and is very helpful batch of resources on elder abuse, neglect, and issues of that sort. |
| www.eldercare.com/ | Resources for caregivers & families to understand, use in their planning and management of their elder. |
| www.eldercare.gov | A very large welth of info here at the Eldercare Locator. This site connects seniors and their caregivers with state and local agencies that deal with aging and local community-based organizations that can serve older adults and also help their caregivers. |
| www.elderlifeplanning.com | Information about caring for aging parents and finding the most appropriate resources such as: home health care, assisted living, community day programs, and nursing homes. Good place for financial info from Bob O'Toole. |
| www.elderweb.com | Many links to long-term geriatric care, legal, financial, medical, housing, policy, research, and statistics information. Elderweb also offers a searchable database of orgs, and a large library of , news, reports, articles, and events fo interest. |
| www.friendly4seniors.com | Links to a wide variety of resources for the elderly. |
| www.gcmnewengland.org | Geriatric Care Managers of New England - GCMNE - local help for older people and their families in the Northeast part of the country to make plans and create maximize independence and well being. (All CA care givers are menbers of this org. ) |
Another Government agency with lots and lots of Info on doctors, clinics, hospitals, long term care, etc. They also cover nursing homes, health insurance, drugs & prescriptions, fraud, aid such as Medicare & Medicaid, as well as medical privacy, medical dictionaries and a massive database of related orgs. Provided by the United States Dept of Health and Human Services. |
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| www.health.nih.gov/ | National Institutes of Health. Yet another very useful agency from the government to assist seniors. |
| www.help4srs.org | H.E.L.P. provides referrals to many services, links & resources, also many classes regarding both legal and governmental program. They also cover care-related issues and provide valuable assistance to elders. |
| www.mass.gov | Massachusetts' Department of Elder Affairs provides information on medical care, housing, caregiver support, nutrition, home care, service organizations, prescription regulation updates, federal policies, and other information. Includes health care proxy forms. |
Information about Medicare options and eligibility. |
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| www.nadsa.org | The National Adult Day Services Association's guide to selecting an adult day care center |
www.nahc.org/Tango/HClocator/locator.html
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Database of home care and hospice agencies as well as a checklist of questions to help determine the best providers for your situation. |
| www.napfa.org | The National Association of Personal Financial Advisors provides a list of fee-based financial planners who can assist with personal finances and estate planning. |
| www.ncoa.org | The National Council on the Aging |
| www.newlifestyles.com | Comprehensive information on senior residences and care options. |
| www.rxlist.com | Library of prescriptions and drug information. |
| www.seniorlaw.com | Resources for senior citizens, their families, attorneys, social workers, and financial planners, to access information about elder law, Medicare, Medicaid, estate planning, trusts, and the rights of the elderly and disabled. |
| www.seniornet.org | SeniorNet's mission is to provide older adults education for and access to computer technologies to enhance their lives and enable them to share their knowledge and wisdom. |
| www.seniornews.com | Nice general site info for seniors. Has a community based feel to it, lots of good ideas and articles. You can also, to research and to purchase stuff on a secured server there.. |
| www.socialsecurity.gov/ | Our fine Government at work. This is the Social security site where you can check your SS benefits, find and submit forms, review SS policies, and scour many other resources. |
| www.vnaa.org | The Visiting Nurses Assoc of America -- lots of good info about their organization and how they can help you. |
| www.wellspouse.org | A organization providing support to spouses and partners of the chronically ill or disabled. There are support groups, resources, & newsletters, to assist their members who deal with caring sick or elder partner. |
| www.wlc.od.nih.gov/referral/eldercare.asp | Site for the National Institute of Health. Specifically this is the Work Life Center that can assist family members who are overwhelmed by caring for a senior relative while maintaining appropriate balance in their own life |
| www.wpda.org | The Parkinson's Disease Association website. Plenty of PD info here. |
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