LINKS
National
AARP: www.aarp.org. Web site for the AARP organization. Click on Care and Family, then on Caregiving. Site has other information for persons fifty and older, and some caregivers use the Games and Crossword Puzzles section under Travel and Leisure for a break from caregiving. You do not have to join AARP to use this site, but membership benefits are described.
Administration on Aging (AOA):
www.aoa.dhhs.gov.
Federal agency that
provides funding and direction for many programs for seniors and their
caregivers. The Administration on Aging web site describes federal programs
such as the National Family Caregiver Support Program in a number of
languages. Caregiver publications are available, and the site links to
Eldercare Locator, an AOA-funded service to help caregivers find resources
in any state.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (formerly HCFA):
www.cms.gov. Offers consumers information
about Medicare and Medicaid services, regional office locations and phone
numbers, and frequently asked questions and explanations of programs and
benefits.
Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA):
www.caregiver.org. National statistics, news about legislation, and fact
sheets on caregiving issues such hands-on caregiving skills and how to
manage behaviors associated with dementia.
Medicare: www.medicare.gov. U. S.
government site for persons with Medicare. Includes Prescription Assistance
Program Information, Medigap Compare, and Nursing Home Compare by state and
region.
National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC):
www.caregiving.org. Organization that supports caregivers and
professionals who work with caregivers. Includes resource guide to
caregiving books, etc.
National Alzheimer's Association: www.alz.org. National organization supports research and care. Offers resources for Alzheimer's caregivers including Safe Return program.
National Council on the Aging (NCOA): www.ncoa.org. Membership association that works with organizations and professionals to promote dignity and self determination of older persons.
National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA):
www.nfcacares.org. Caregiver self
advocacy, education, and support.
Social Security Online: www.ssa.gov.
Official website of the Social Security Administration and contains
information on SS benefits, retirement and SSI benefits.
Veteran's Affairs: www.va.gov. Provides
information for US veterans and their families on a wide variety of befits
and service, including health benefits.
Regional
Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio:
http://www.help4seniors.org. COA is a private, non-profit agency
responsible for planning, coordinating and administrating local, state and
federally funded programs and services for older adults in Butler, Clermont,
Clinton, Hamilton and Warren counties.
Catholic Social Services: Caregiver Assistance
Network: http://www.cssdoorway.org/caregiver.html.
Cincinnati Area Senior Services:
http://www.senserv.org.
Jewish Family Service: http://www.jfscinti.org.
Pro Seniors: Helping Seniors with Legal & Long-term Care Issues:
http://www.proseniors.org.
SeniorLink: Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE):
http://www.trihealth.com.
Southwestern Ohio Association of Adult Day Services (SOAADS): http://www.soaads.org.
Ohio Association of Area Agencies on Aging: www.ohioaging.org.
Ohio Department on Aging:
www.state.oh.us/age/index.htm.