Welcome to the Helpful Links section of our website.

The following information is intended to assist older adults and caregivers with help on a variety of topics, especially aging-related issues.

Learning Center

• www.elderhostel.org– Adventures in lifelong learning from the world’s largest educational and travel organization for older adults.
• www.granddriver.info– What you should know about aging and driving.
• www.nccnhr.org– National Citizens Coalition for Nursing Home Reform.
• www.amazon.com – Search for books on life insurance, estate planning and wills.

Healthy Living

• www.MayoClinic.com- Reliable information for a healthier life from Mayo Clinic.
• www.rescuealert.com- Offers emergency medical alert / alarm systems and monitoring bracelets for seniors and elderly.

Information on Medicare

• www.medicare.gov– Official US Government Site for People with Medicare.

Prescription Drug Assistance

• www.benefitscheckup.org– Help locating programs for people ages 55+ that may pay for some of the cost of prescription drugs.
• Information on the Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program

Information on Social Security

• www.ssa.gov– Official Site of the Social Security Administration.
• www.ssa.gov/pubs/10024.html – US Government Guide to Understanding Social Security Benefits.

Information for Caregivers

• www.caringroad.com– Caregiving is an important, challenging and sometimes overwhelming role. At this site you will find a variety of resources to help caregivers find information, services and support.
• www.alz.org/carefinder/index.asp – Visit the Alzheimer's Association CareFinder website for important resource information for caregivers.

Locate Nursing Home Facilities and Home Health Agencies

• www.medicare.gov/nhcompare/home.asp– Provides detailed information about the past performance of every Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in the country.
• www.nursinghomeinfo.com– Help finding nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
• www.medicare.gov/HHCompare/Home.asp – Provides detailed information about Medicare-certified home health agencies.

Nursing Facility Checklist

• Download a checklist to help evaluate nursing home facilities.

General Information on Aging

• www.aoa.gov– Administration on Aging (Dept of Health and Human Services).
• www.nia.nih.gov/ – National Institute on Aging.

Local Information on Aging

• www.eldercare.gov – Help finding local community assistance for seniors.

Alzheimer’s

• www.alz.org- Alzheimer's Association website.
• www.alz.org/carefinder/index.asp- Visit the Alzheimer's Association CareFinder website for important resource information for caregivers.
• www.alz.org/alzheimers_disease_research_ad.asp- Review recent Alzheimer's research.