This page is divided into several sections. Click on the section to see the resources listed there. Activity And Recreation Adult Day Care Associations Aging & Gerontology Centers Aging &Gerontology Information Alzheimer Chat Rooms/Message Boards Alzheimer Organizations/ Sites Alzheimer-Related Journals Area Agencies on Aging Assisted Living Caregiving Sites Disability Information Driving Safety/Issues Grief/End-Of Life Issues Helping Agencies For The Elderly Home Care Resources Home Placement Assistance Hospice Care Hospitals Legal Planning Long Term Care Insurance Medical Information Medical Supply Companies Nursing Homes Nursing Home Information Senior Sites Activity And Recreation Alternative Solutions This website is a resource for social service consultants, recreation consultants, seminars, entertainers, catalogues and much more in the field of activity and recreation. Adult Day Care Associations California Association Of Adult Day Services [CAADS] CAADS is a professional organization of adult day centers located throughout California. The site lists members, meetings,and events. You can search for a local adult day care provider with their search tools. Their telephone is 916-552-7400. Aging Centers/ Sites The National Council On The Aging The National Council on the Aging is a national voice and advocate for public policies, societal attutudes, and business practices that promote vital aging. Founded in 1950, NCOA is a private nonprofit association of some 3,500 organizations and individuals that includes senior centers, adult day service centers, area agencies on aging, employment services, congregate meal sites, and more. The Stein Institute For Research In Aging The Sam and Rose Stein Institute For Research on Aging is a research unit under the auspices of the University of California, San Diego. The institute is committed to advancing lifelong health through research, education, and patient care. The website offers videos, links, a newsletter, and research news in the field of aging. Aging/Gerontology Information AgeVenture Dr. David Demko is publisher of AgeVenture, a website and syndicated news service about aging and baby boomer issues in the United States and the world. It is the world's leading source for aging news with 511,000 online readers and over 2 million national readers. David Demko,Ph.D, publishes AgeVenture out of Boca Raton, Florida. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Michigan. He has been of service to two White House Conferences on Aging, and is regarded as a world-leader in information about aging and issues facing baby boomers. His site is a must read and visit site for anyone interested in the field of aging and aging policy. Alzheimer Chat Rooms/Message Boards Alzheimer Friends Alzheimer Friends is a new message board especially for caregivers. The nice message board is run by Omar Martinez and Mya Vaknin. A nice place to visit and exchange ideas with others. Alzheimer-Related Journals Alzheimer's Disease And Related Disorders American Journal Of Alzheimer's Disease American Journal Of Geriatric Psychiatry Annals Of Neurology Dementia And Geriatric Cognitive Disorders Geriatrics Innovations In End Of Life Care Journal of Alzheimer's Disease JAD is an international multidisciplinary journal that publishes research reports, reviews, short communications, hypotheses, book reviews, and letters-to-the-editor. The journal is dedicated to providing an open forum for original research that will expedite our fundamental understanding of Alzheimer’s disease. Journal Of The American Geriatrics Society Journal Of The American Medical Association Journal Of Neurochemistry Medline- National Library of Medicine Medline is a large searchable database of medical research articles and journals. Go to the webpage, type in a search term, and it will retrieve all search term-related journal articles in the National Library Medicine of Medicine database. Neurology Neuroreport Alzheimer Organizations Alvin A. Dubin Alzheimer's Resource Center The Alvin A. Dubin Alzheimer's Resource Center is a non-profit organization which provides assistance and support to Alzheimer’s persons and their caregivers in Lee County, Florida. The address is 10051 McGregor Blvd.,Suite 101, Ft.Myers, FL 33919. The telephone is 239-437-3007. Dotty J. St.Amand,is Executive Director. Alzheimer's Association [National Office] The National Alzheimer's Association, located in Chicago, Illinois, has a wealth of information about alzheimer's disease, including causes, diagnosis,local chapters, research, support groups,and more. Alzheimer's Association, Orange County, California Chapter This chapter is located in Orange County, California. Their help line telephone is 1-800-660-1993. Alzheimer's Resource Center Alzheimer's Resource Center offers education and support to alzheimer caregivers in Central Florida, including education, library lending, and support groups. The telephone is 1-800-330-1910. Alzheimer Europe Alzheimer Europe is a Non-Governmental organization aimed at raising awareness of all forms of dementia through coordination and cooperation between Alzheimer and related disorders organizations in Europe, as well as organizing support to the sufferers of the disease and their caregivers. Alzheimers MD Alzheimers MD is a wonderful educational website that explains prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease, as well as many other vitally informative topics about the disease of Alzheimers. American Health Assistance Foundation The American Health Assistance Foundation is a non profit organization that provides alzheimer education and emergency assistance to caregivers. They also heavily support alzheimer research funding. Lille Memory Center The Lille Memory Center runs a wonderful information site in both English and French versions, which details information about the many and varied neurodegenerative diseases, such as alzheimer's disease and many others. A rich source of research information about the many causes of dementia. Long Island Alzheimer's Foundation The Long Island Alzheimer's Foundation provides alzheimer education and services to individuals and families in communities on Long Island. They offer many services, including referrals to adult day care, caregiving support groups, and assisted living. They also have a wonderful newsletter. Eric J. Hall is Chief Executive Officer. They are located at 5 Channel Drive, Port Washington, New York. The telephone is 516-767-6856. The e-mail is info@liaf.org. The fax is 516-767-6864. Wisconsin Alzheimer's Institute The Wisconsin Alzheimer's Institute is an academic center within the University of Wisconsin that represents a private/public partnership between the Helen Bader Foundation, the State of Wisconsin, and the University of Wisconsin Medical School. The e-mail is waimail@wai.wisc.edu. The telephone is 608-829-3300. Area Agencies on Aging Alamo Area Council of Government-Area Agencies on Aging The Alamo Area Council of Government site is devoted to seniors and the area agencies on aging that serve them in the San Antonio, Texas area. The site lists wonderful resources for seniors in the Texas area. Their telephone is 210-362-5200. Their e-mail is: mail@aacog.com. Generations Generations is the Area Agency On Aging that serves more than 3,300 elderly clients in Daviess,Dubois,Greene, Knox, Martin, and Pike counties in Indiana. Through their administrative arm, Vincennes University, they provide all kinds of service help to seniors. Their telephone is 812-888-5880 or 800-742-9002. Assisted Living EdenCare Senior Living Services EdenCare is an innovative provider of senior living services, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Alzheimer's and Memory Care. Based in Alpharetta, near Atlanta, Georgia, they operate 28 communities in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky,North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas. Their telephone is 770-569-0494. Caregiving Sites Alzheimer's, A Map For The Journey Do you have a loved one with Alzheimer's? If so, this site tells what to do, what to expect, and how to plan ahead. Also lists the latest in research,diagnostic tests, and treatments. Sandra Cobb, who owns the site, has a father with Alzheimer's and a grandmother who died from Alzheimer's. Caregivers Hall of Fame The site is a caregiver's hall of fame--an aknowledgment of those who have helped others. You can nominate a caregiver to the hall of fame. The site offers many useful caregiving links. Caregiver Network This is a wonderful Canadian-based website for caregivers. It is rich with resources and useful caregiving web links. Carers Australia Carers Australia is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of carers. Carers Australia is the national peak carer organization with eight member organization in each state and territory throughout Australia. Each centre provides education and services for carers. The website also offers a wealth of information for carers. Highly recommended. Elder Options of Texas This site offers news and links for caregivers in Texas. It also has a searchable database for caregiving help within Texas, for such things as adult day care, homemaker services,nursing homes,in- home care,and much more. Elder Rage This site describes the best-selling book, Elder Rage,authored by Jacqueline Marcell. It describes her experiences as a caregiver for her father. Empowering Caregivers This site offers caregiving articles,chat room, message boards, and an extensive list of caregiving links. Ethnic Elders Care The site is devoted to care givers or future caregivers of ethnic elders with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. The site includes articles about cultural aspects of dementia, Memory disorders clinics, tips for caregivers, educational resources and guidelines for treatment. Family Caregiver Alliance This site is a statewide network of Caregiver Resource Centers, based in San Francisco, California. They offer help for caregivers, including education, library, and advocacy. The telephone is 415-434-3388. Family Caregivers Online This site,based in Tarrant County, Texas is an easy to use online education and information resource for anyone helping older adults. I Care For You This site tells the story of how Jean Donahue cared for her mom, who had alzheimer's and her dad, who had several strokes. The site has a wonderful list of links, covering grief,hospice care,general medical sites, caregiving, and legal matters. Resources For Aging: The Caregiver Sourcebook This site offers news and articles about caregiving. It also offers a comprehensive 350 page book that is a wealth of information for caregivers. The book is sold in regional editions,which list local sources of caregiving help. Disability Information Access Utah Network This website, affiliated with the Utah Governor's Council For People With Disabilities, is a rich information source for people with disabilities. For specific help in Utah, you can call them at 801-533-4636 in Salt Lake City, or 800-333-UTAH outside of Salt Lake City. Their e-mail is accessut@utah.gov. A wonderful site for people with disabilities, even if not from Utah. Driving Safety/Issues Concerned Americans For Responsible Driving Inc. Sheldon and Karen Suroff lost their 21 year old son as a result of a traffic accident involving a driver with dementia. This site tells their story and also of their concern for others who allow demented drivers to continue driving. The site offers useful information, such as how to report an unsafe driver. Grief/End-Of-Life Issues Beyond The Veil A near-death experiencer provides books, resources, and information about conscious dying, assisting the dying, and spiritual topics. Loving Legacy Unique Home/Garden memorials created by artisans to honor loved ones who have crossed over. Helping Agencies For The Elderly Department of Elder Affairs, State of Florida This wonderful website has a wealth of information about resources available for the elderly within the state of Florida. Their phone is 850-414-2000. The fax is 850-414-2004. The e-mail is information@elderaffairs.org. National Pace Association[ PACE] PACE is short for the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, a model of care that believes seniors needing chronic care are best served in their own community. PACE helps individuals age 55 or older who need nursing home care. Although many such cases need nursing home care, many live at home in the community. PACE programs help eligible elderly pay for nursing home care and also helps coordinate such care. You can search for a PACE program in your state and zip code. PACE is a very valuable resource you should know about. Home Care Resources Comfort Keepers Comfort Keepers, based in Minnesota, is a nation wide non-medical in-home care company with over 400 locations throughout the USA. They provide several services that aid in the Activities of Daily Living for independent adults. Empire HomeCare Resources Inc. Empire Home Care is a health care support service. Their site offers an extensive selection of helpful caregiving videos. Home Sweet Home Care Home Sweet Home Care is a private duty agency that supplies home care aide services to seniors and convalescing adults in the San Francisco Bay Area. Their site has a wonderful directory of San Francisco resources for Seniors. Independent Life Resources This site, owned by Michael True, an educator for more than 25 years,lists a host of resources for the diasbled, senior citizens, and the homebound. Home Placement Assistance Senior Living Consultants Senior Living Consultants is a home placement agency serving the greater Bakersfield and Central Coast areas of California. At no cost to your or your family, they can help you locate Independent, Assisted Living, or Alzheimer's Care for you or a loved one. Hospice Care Hospice Net This site lists hospice facilities in Maryland by county. Brattleboro Area Hospice Brattleboro Area Hospice is an independent, community-based, non-profit volunteer hospice organization. All their services are free of charge to anyone living in Southeastern Vermont or bordering New Hampshire towns. Referrals to programs can be made by a physician, home health care provider, nursing home, or family members. The telephone number is 802-257-0775. Hospitals Mason General Hospital Mason General Hospital is one of the largest employers in Mason County, Washington. The hospital runs the North Mason Medical Clinic in Belfair [360-275-4084] and Oakland Bay Pediatrics in Shelton [360-426-8405]. The website can be searched for extensive information about various drugs and diseases.A very informative site. Legal Planning Goldfarb,Abrandt,Saltzman,&Kutzin,LLP This law firm, based in New York City, offers seniors excellent web-based information about legal planning for the senior years. There is information about estate taxes, wills, medicaid,and elder abuse. A very nice site to visit. Long Term Care Insurance Care AM Warner Insurance This site offers a wealth of information about planning for long term care and how to use insurance to solve long term care planning issues. Based in Louisville, Kentucky, their telephone number is 800-594-6301. E-mail is: amwarner@amwarnerinsurance.com. Medical Information Care MedicData This site is a wonderful source for all kinds of health information about various health problems, as well as being a helpful source to find a physician. Texas Medical Association Library, Health Resource Links This site has been designed to help locate appropriate and authoritative health information in a variety of categories including online search tools, consumer/ public health, and clinical trials/ evidence-based medicine. Medical Supply Companies Designer Hospital Gowns and Caps This site features designer gowns and caps at reasonable prices, a medical glossary,and useful medical links. Medical Catalogs This site features an alphabetical listing of medical supply companies and catalogs, listed alphabetically and also, searchable, by keywords. Scooter Link Medical Equipment Scooter Link supplies lifts,ramps,scales,scooters, mattresses, commodes, and other specialty items for caregivers. The site also has an extensive list of caregiving links. Nursing Homes The Jewish Home For The Elderly of Fairfield County The Jewish Home is a non profit geriatric facility serving the frail Jewish elderly of Fairfield County Connecticut. The site offers nursing care, rehab care, adult day health care, and other services. The telephone is 203- 365-6400. Nursing Home Information Ask Jennifer This site is a wonderful resource for nursing home information. If you have a question, Jennifer, a successful nursing home administrator, can answer almost any question you may have about nursing homes. A really great site! LTC-Resources.com This site is a wonderful resource for nursing home information. You can find a nursing home in any state in the facility search. Additional useful information is listed at the site, including advance directives, medicare, and medicaid. A very useful site. Senior Sites Blue Tree Books This publisher offers a wonderful selection of books for seniors,including health and wellness, technology, financial matters, housing options, legal matters, leisure time activities, and grandparenting. The books are easy to read and affordable. I highly recommend the site. FirstGov For Seniors This site,sponsored by the Social Security Administration, is a complete, comprehensive source for almost any kind of information seniors might need. I highly recommend it. In St.LouisCounty.com This site lists resources for seniors in St. Louis County,Missouri. Information includes lodging,restaurants, nightlife, sports, media, retirement centers, health, and senior programs in St Louis County. TodaysSeniors.com This site lists online versions of the monthly publications Chicago Land Senior News and St. Louis Senior Circuit. The site has has a caregiving guide, books and articles of interest, travel, health, finance, and health guides. A wonderful source of information for seniors.   Alzheimer Solutions. [ Prev Page | Skip Next | Next Page ] [ Next 5 | Random ] Want to join the ring? Here's the info. |
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