Aging

Caregiving

  • Families Caring for an Aging America: This report by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine provides an overview of the prevalence and nature of family caregiving of older adults and its impact on caregiver health, economic security and overall well-being.
  • Long-Distance Caregiving: Twenty Questions and Answers: This booklet was developed by the National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), as a gateway to ideas and resources that can help make long-distance caregiving more manageable and satisfying. PACE® is listed as a resource in the booklet.
  • Elder Abuse and Neglect in Nursing Homes.  This blog post points out some of the thngs to look for if you suspect elder abuse in a nursing home.  

Health Information

  • Dialysis Facility Compare: This tool is designed to help people with Medicare learn about Medicare-certified facilities that offer kidney dialysis to patients with end-stage renal disease.
  • H1N1 Information: The website by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides information on the H1N1 (swine flu).
  • Vision.  A resource for vision needs of older adults.  

Hospice

  • Find a Hospice Program: Sponsored by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, this searchable database allows you to find a hospice provider in your area.

Learning

Long-Term Care

Organizations

 

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