New education is needed for every new seniors, medical providers, care-givers and other professionals. Top topics include:
- Free and Low Cost Prescription Drugs
- Health and Nutrition
- Medication Management
- Alzheimer’s Dementia
- Chronic Illnesses
- Care Giving
- Grief and Loss
- Medicare
- Medical
- Dental
- Wellness
- Durable Medical Equipment
- Medicare Supplements
- Medicare HMO
- Financial Planning
- Social Security
- End of Life Planning
- Funeral Planning
- Senior Spirituality
- Medicaid
- Medicaid Planning
- Estate Planning
- Legal Issues
- Senior Housing
- Senior Housing Choices
- Home Safety
- Assisted Living Facilities
- Reverse Mortgage
- Resources for Seniors
- Recreation and Entertainment
- Senior Support Groups
- VA Services
- Volunteer programs
- Charitable giving
- Aging Trends
- Dealing with Seniors Ethically
- Principals of Aging
- Social Aspects of Ageing
- Long Term Care
- Home Health Care
- Exercise & Fitness
To Learn more, check out these authority links for seniors
National
- Alzheimers Association – http://www.alz.org
- Medicare: The Official U.S. Government Site for Medicare Information – http://www.medicare.gov
- National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers – http://www.caremanager.org
- National Guardianship Association – http://www.guardianship.org
Consumer Protection
- FCIC – http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov
- National Fraud Information Center – http://www.fraud.org
- Do Not Call Registry – https://www.donotcall.gov/
- Quackwatch – http://www.quackwatch.com
- Consumer Privacy Guide – http://www.consumerprivacyguide.org/
- Cyberpet – http://www.cyberpet.com
Federal Government
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services – http://cms.hhs.gov
- Administration on Aging – http://www.aoa.gov
- First Gov for Seniors – http://www.seniors.gov
- Benefits CheckUp – http://www.benefitscheckup.com
- National Institute on Aging – http://www.nia.nih.gov
- National Institutes of Health – http://www.nih.gov
- Social Security Online – http://www.ssa.gov
North Carolina
- Alzheimer’s Association North Carolina – http://www.alznc.org
Henderson County
- Area Agency on Aging – a complete list of services – http://www.landofsky.org/aging/a_hccbg_h.htm
Florida
- Agency for Health Care Administration – http://www.fdhc.state.fl.us/index.shtml
- Florida Department of Elder Affairs – http://elderaffairs.state.fl.us
- Florida State Guardianship Association – http://floridaguardians.com
New York State
- New York State Office of the Aging – http://www.aging.ny.gov
- New York State Health Insurance Information, Counseling and Assistance Program – http://www.health.ny.gov/health_care
- New York State Partnership for Long-Term Care – http://www.nyspltc.org
- New York City Department for the Aging – http://www.nyc.gov/html/dfta/html/home/home.shtml
General Caregiving
- ElderCare Online – http://www.ec-online.net
- Caregiving.com – http://www.caregiving.com
- ALZwell Caregiver Support – http://www.alzwell.com
- National Respite Service Locator – http://www.chtop.com/Locator/index.htm
- Community Resources for Caregivers – http://www.caring.com
Organizations
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys – http://www.naela.org
- Assisted Living Federation of America – http://www.alfa.org
- Alzheimer’s Association New York City Chapter – http://www.alzheimernyc.org
- Alzheimer’s Association Long Island Chapter – http://www.alzheimersli.org
- Long Island Alzheimer’s Foundation – http://www.liaf.org
- New York Association of Homes and Services for the Aging – http://www.nyahsa.org
- Children of Aging Parents – http://www.caps4caregivers.org
- National Adult Day Services Association – http://www.nadsa.org
- ASBA – American Senior Benefits Association – http://www.asbaonline.org
Life Insurance
It is wrongly assumed that acquiring a life insurance policy after getting to our senior years is super expensive. Life Insurance Resources for Seniors
- Benefit House
- Globe Life
- Senior Life Insurance
Health Insurance
- AARP Health Insurance
- Senior Health Insurance Counseling
- Community Care Senior Health Plan
- Retiree Group Insurance
Prescriptions
- Free Prescription Drug Card
Dental Insurance
- AARP Dental Insurance
- Anthem Senior Dental Insurance
- Pyramid Dental Insurance
Healthcare
- WebMD – http://www.webmd.com
- Healthology Health Information Library – http://healthology.com
- Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy – http://www.merckmanuals.com/home/index.html
- Healingwell Guide to Diseases, Disorders, and Chronic Illness – http://www.healingwell.com
- Prevention of Falls in the Elderly – http://www.nursing.wright.edu/practice/falls
Other Resources
- American Health Assistance Foundation – Alzheimer’s disease information
- Eldercare Web Site
- Aging Resource Directory
- Senior Law Home Page
- Caregiver Survival Resources
- Sandwich Generation Publication
- Center for Health Care Information
- Florida Geriatric Care Managers Association
- MEDICARE: The Official U.S. Government Site for Medicare Information
- Florida State Guardianship Association
- Certified Senior Advisor, Palm Beach County Financial Planning for Seniors
- Senior Providers – A Comprehensive Internet Florida Directory of Senior Services and Resources
- American Association of Retired Persons
- The National Council on Aging
- American Heart Association
- CNN Retirement Information
- Smart Money Retirment Information
- Department for the Aging – Employment
- National Volunteer Service for Seniors
- Reverse Mortgage
- Senior Job Bank
- Senior Guide to Computers
- Senior Dating Site
- Site for Senior Women over 50 years old
NSCLC National Senior Citizens Law Center nsclc.org
Legal advice and resources for low-income seniors. The NSCLC aims to protect the rights of low-income senior citizens in areas such as healthcare, insurance, economic security and access to courts. It’s mission is to promote the independence and well-being of senior citizens, and to ensure access to public-funded safety net programs.
NCOA National Council on Aging ncoa.org
The NCOA is a non-profit organization whose main goal is to improve the lives of senior citizens in America. They collaborate with other non-profit organizations, businesses and the government to give seniors a voice, and to help them improve their quality of life by providing the resources to help find jobs and benefits, improve their health, live independently, and remain active members of their communities.
AoA Administration on Aging aoa.gov
Administration in Aging is a government organisation which aims to provide low-cost non-medical services, such as advice on elderly rights, health and well-being advice, and pension counselling, in order to help senior citizens retain their independence.
AGS American Geriatrics Society americangeriatrics.org
The American Geriatrics Society Foundation for Health in Aging is a non-profit organisation comprised of over 6,000 healthcare professionals dedicated to improving the health and quality of live of older people. The society aims to educate seniors on basic health issues by providing “Eldercare at Home” resources.
USA.GOV Senior citizens’ resources usa.gov
A collection of resources covering all areas from caregiver’s advice to travel and recreation for seniors.
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION alz.org
A non-profit organization aiming to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through research, to offer support to Alzheimer’s sufferers, and to help reduce the risk of dementia by educating on proper brain health.
ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION arthritis.org
The Arthritis Foundation funds and promotes arthritis research while also demystifying the reality of the disease by offering advice on treatment, pain relief and fitness.
MEDICARE medicare.gov
The official US Government site for Medicare, a social health insurance provider offering coverage for those aged 65+. Medicare will cover 80% of treatment, consultation and drug costs.
NCEA National Center on Elder Abuse ncea.aoa.gov
The National Center in Elder Abuse is dedicated to ensuring the dignity of senior citizens by ensuring that national, state and local partners in the field are able to recognize and combat elderly abuse, neglect and exploitation when it occurs, and to initiate the prevention of such abuse.
SENIOR CITIZEN FINANCIAL ADVICE senior-citizen.biz
Free resources and Advice covering all aspects of senior finance, including protecting IRA savings, increasing retirement income, making smart insurance choices, and reducing tax on social security income.
AARP American Association of Retired Persons aarp.org
A comprehensive, interactive guide to senior living, with entertaining articles and tips on health, nutrition, dating and relationships, money, work, travel, entertainment and more. Members can enjoy hundreds of discounts, travel benefits, financial services, among many others perks.
SENIOR RIGHTS ASSISTANCE Senior Services seniorservices.org
Since 1977 Senior Services has provided free consultation on the legal and consumer rights of seniors. Knowing one’s rights means empowerment and independence, especially for the elderly.
NATIONAL PARKINSON FOUNDATION parkinson.org
The National Parkinson Foundation provides care, support and advice for those living with Parkinson’s Disease and their carers. It aims to educate others on how to recognize to symptoms of Parkinson’s, and gives tips for making living with the disease easier and safer.
SENIOR VETERANS’ SERVICE ALLIANCE veteransaidbenefit.org
The SVSA aims to make veterans aware of the benefits they are entitled to, and to help aging veterans prepare thoroughly for their final years of life by providing legal advice, financial planning, education on eldercare programs, and by making cash support available to those eligible for it through the US Department of Veterans’ Affairs.
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