Helpful web sites for People taking care of an Older Relative or Friend

www.aarp.org/families

AARP website includes free searchable databases for nursing homes, assisted living homes and hospices; articles on all aspects of aging and caregiving; features reading lists, checklists and links to organizations.      

www.alz.org/we_can_help_caresource.asp  

Website of the Alzheimer’s Association. They have created a wonderful tool to help family caregivers. Once at the Care Source page click on Lotsa Helping Hands to navigate to the page where you can set up a personal community. It can include friends, neighbors and family and help members stay connected to organize the care of their loved one.    

www.medicare.gov

User-friendly site for Medicare information. You will find many links to compare health plans, Medigap supplemental insurance plans, Medicare Part D prescription drug plans. You can also get information on nursing homes, hospitals, and dialysis facilities.

http://biz.yahoo.com/ic/news/526.html

http://www.homehealthinteractive.com/HomeHealthInteractive/Default.aspx   

http://www.kaiserhealthnews.org/Daily-Reports/2009/June/12/Home-Health-Workers.aspx  

http://www.cahealthadvocates.org
 
http://www.medi-cal.ca.gov

http://www.dhcs.ca.gov/Pages/default.aspx