Useful Links

Alzheimer's Association is the leading global health organization in Alzheimer's care and support. The site offers comprehensive information about the disease: risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment; along with information for caregivers; publications; and other easy-to-access resources.

ElderCare Matters is a free online resource linked with an alliance of more than 1,400 eldercare experts who assist individuals and families with issues of aging. The site offers help and direction with 68 different services, including elder law, estate planning, geriatric care, insurance, senior housing and more.

Elderlaw Answers provides legal information and resources useful to older adults, including specifics about social security, Medicare and Medicaid, estate planning and other matters. Elderlaw Answers does not provide legal advice, but can help you locate a qualified elder care attorney near you.

Eldercare Locator is a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging. The site provides information about agencies in every community that can help older adults and their families access home and community-based services, such as transportation, meals and caregiver support services.

Friends Life Care and Intervention Associates are nonprofit Quaker-based subsidiaries of Friends Life Care System. Friends Life Care offers tailored membership-based long-term-care plans, including home health care and facility care, along with vitality improvement programs to qualified individuals aged 40 to 81.

HealthCare.gov acts as the official government clearinghouse for information on health insurance and the health care reform act passed in March 2010. It is the first site to provide data in one place on both private and public insurance options across the nation. Highlights include an insurance options finder, extensive consumer rights information, prevention tips and care assessment tools.

Medicare.gov is the official U.S. government site for Medicare. The site explains benefits, eligibility and enrollment; provides health management and illness prevention information; and offers links to resources and support, including the downloadable "Medicare and You" handbook.

NAMI is America's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness. The site provides detailed information about mental illnesses (by category), links to a wide range of advocacy and support programs, and a wealth of additional resources.

SNA is a national nonprofit organization of attorneys dedicated to the practice of disability and public benefits law. Individuals with disabilities, their families and their advisors rely on SNA to connect them with nearby attorneys who can help with the unique issues and challenges they face.

Department of Veteran's Affairs provides comprehensive information on benefits available to military veterans in all branchs of servce, such as medical and education benefits, home loans, survivors' benefits, and pensions. All services to veterans are explained in detail with links to related government resources.