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Eldercare Resource: Caregiver Resources, Government & Non-Profit
Tags: Aging in Place
Silver Planet is dedicated to helping baby boomers with the process of assisting and facilitating their parents and other significant elders to age in place. Aging in Place can be a challenge at times but you do not have to face it alone. These links lead you to helpful government supported and non-profit site of interest to families living and loving the Aging in Place life.
Remember our Silver Advisors will help guide you with your Aging in Place concerns with a free 15 minute consultation.
| Administration on Aging The AoA aims to develop a comprehensive, coordinated and cost-effective system of home and community-based services helping elderly individuals maintain their health and independence in their homes and communities (202) 619-0724 |
| Alzheimer’s Association The leading, global voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care and support, and the largest private, nonprofit funder of Alzheimer's research24 hr Helpline |
| Alzheimer’s Foundation of America The AFA mission is "to provide optimal care and services to individuals confronting dementia, and to their caregivers and families" through member organizations dedicated to improving quality of life." |
| American Medical Association (800) 262-3211 Since 1847 the American Medical Association (AMA) has had one mission: to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health. |
| American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) founded in 1961 to "ease the burden and find a cure" for Parkinson's Disease. |
| American Red Cross |
| American Society on Aging (800) 537-9728 hotline, National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization |
| Caring Bridge Free, personalized Web sites to support & connect loved ones during critical illness, treatment, and recovery |
| Caring Connections (800) 658-8898 |
| Dementia Care Professionals of America Offers membership, training etc to healthcare professionals |
| Dignity First Experts in Dementia Care offering free caregiver training because, "Caring without knowledge can be as harmful as knowledge without caring." |
| Health and Human Services Eldercare Locator (800) 677-1116 |
| Hospice Net For patients and families facing life-threatening illness. |
| Housing Resources Board Bainbridge Island’s only independent, non-profit affordable housing provider and advocate. Working to develop and maintain affordable housing because escalating rents and real estate prices threaten the community’s social and cultural diversity. |
| Mayo Clinic Mayo Clinic is a nonprofit worldwide leader in medical care, research and education for people from all walks of life. |
| Medicare Rights Center Consumer Hotline Medicare Rights Center is a national, nonprofit consumer service organization. Helpline: 1-800-333-4114 |
| MedlinePlus a service to the National Istitutes of Health MedlinePlus is the National Institutes of Health's Web site for patients and their families and friends. |
| MetLife Mature Market Institute MetLife’s center of expertise in aging, longevity and the generations. |
| National Alliance for Caregiving A non-profit coalition of national organizations focusing on issues of family caregiving. |
| National Association of Area Agencies on Aging The leading voice on aging issues for Area Agencies on Aging. |
| National Association of Geriatric Care Managers Site for professional Geriatric Care Managers. |
| National Center on Elder Abuse A service of the U.S. Administration on Aging. |
| National Family Caregivers Association Educates, supports, empowers and speaks up for family caregivers. |
| National Institute on Aging Provides leadership in aging research, training, health information dissemination |
| National Women’s Health Information Center A site dedicated to the unique health care needs of women |
| Quality Care Finder A service provided by Medicare helping you find and compare health care providers like hospitals, nursing homes, and physicians; health and drug plans; equipment suppliers and more. |
| Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving (RCI) Provides support to caregivers |
| U.S. Census Bureau |
| U.S. Department of Health and Human Services The principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans |
Eldercare Resource: Caregiver Resources, Government & Non-Profit
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