Administration on Aging
This site includes information and resources designed for older Americans and their families as well as those concerned about providing opportunities and services to enrich the lives of older people and support their independence.
ALS Association
The ALS Association (ALSA) is the only national not-for-profit voluntary health organization dedicated solely to the fight against ALS, or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (often called Lou Gehrig’s disease). The mission of The ALS Association is to find a cure for and improve living with ALS.
Alzheimer’s Association
The oldest and largest national voluntary health organization dedicated to research for the causes, cure, and prevention of Alzheimer’s disease and to providing education and support services to Alzheimer’s patients, their families and caregivers.
American Cancer Society
A nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the ACS has state divisions and more than 3,400 local offices.
American Geriatrics Society
The premier professional organization of health care providers dedicated to improving the health and well-being of all older adults. With an active membership of over 6,000 health care professionals, the AGS has a long history of effecting change in the provision of health care for older adults.
Department of Veterans Affairs
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers a spectrum of geriatric and extended care services to veterans enrolled in its health care system.
Medicare.gov
The official U.S. Government website for people on Medicare. This website gives up-to-date information regarding nursing homes, including the address, and if they are Medicare and Medi-Cal approved. They also offer information on prescription drug programs, hospital comparisons, and how to apply for benefits.
National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers
A non-profit, association of professional practitioners whose purpose is the development, advancement, and promotion of humane and dignified social, psychological, and health care for the elderly and their families through counseling, treatment, and the delivery of concrete services by qualified, certified providers. GCM has more than 1,500 nationwide.
Social Security Administration
The official website of the Social Security Administration.
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