Aging Parents and Adult Children TogetherGet support as a caregiver. Read the 10 articles on aspects of housing and care of aging parents produced by the Federal Trade Commission and AARP.
Eldercare Locator Get help finding the right resources and services from the Administration on Aging. They maintain a national database of local resources. Even if you're not sure exactly what services you might need, they'll help you find it.
ElderWebReview articles and links on eldercare and long-term care information put together by a CPA in Illinois. Her site covers the full range of information of interest to seniors. Be sure to read "Browser Beware!" at the bottom of the page.
New LifeStyles OnlineResearch senior residences and care options.
Nursing Home Checklist Print out this eight-page checklist and fill one out for each nursing home you are considering. It's a good way to organize information that indicates nursing home quality that you can use for comparison between different facilities. The "Useful Tips" in each section are particularly helpful.
Nursing Home Compare Search the Health Care Financing Administration's National Nursing Home Database. Enter the zip code or state to get a list of nursing homes located there. You'll also get some basic information about each nursing home and the results of the most recent state inspection. You can get the telephone numbers for the Long Term Care Ombudsman, the State Survey Agency, and the State Health Insurance Assistance Program for any state by clicking on the "Phone Directory" tab at the top of the page.
Retirement Living Information CenterLocate a residential community or facility.
Senior Resource Learn about housing and lifestyle choices and how to plan and pay for them.
SeniorScapeA comprehensive site dedicated to elder care resources. You'll find informative articles, ongoing discussion groups, and links to other internet resources. Note that the resource directory lists member who have paid fees. Nonetheless, this is a very valuable site.
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