RESOURCES

Senior Care Calculator |  www.seniorcarecosts.com
Using the Senior Care Calculator will enable you to examine your income and financial resources, explore senior care costs, organize and compare the confusing array of facility costs, attempt to project your future needs and estimate which facility you can best afford now and in the future.

Family Caregiver Alliance |  https://www.caregiver.org
Family Caregiver Alliance supports and sustains the important work of families nationwide caring for loved ones with chronic, disabling health conditions.

Hospice Association of America  |  www.nahc.org/haa
A national organization representing thousands of hospices, caregivers and volunteers who serve terminally ill patients and their families.

National Association of Area Agencies on Aging | www.n4a.org
The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (NAAAA) is a private, non-profit organization representing the interests of Area Agencies on Aging across the country. Incorporated in 1975, NAAAA provides advocacy, information, and training related to Area Agencies on Aging and programs for older adults. NAAAA also provides technical assistance and consulting services to employers and organizations in the development and implementation of elder care information and referral services and establishing linkages to case managed community-based systems of long term care. The fundamental mission is to provide services which make it possible for older individuals to remain in their home.

National Family Caregivers Association | www.thefamilycaregiver.org
Supports, empowers, educates, and speaks up for the more than 50 million Americans who care for a chronically ill, aged, or disabled loved one. NFCA reaches across the boundaries of different diagnosis, different relationships and different life stages to address the common needs and concerns of all family caregivers.

National Association for Home Care and Hospice   |  www.nahc.org
The National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) is a nonprofit organization that represents the nation’s 33,000 home care and hospice organizations. NAHC provides information to help its members maintain the highest quality of care and is committed to excellence in every respect.

Alzheimer’s Association | www.alz.org
A national network of chapters, is the largest national voluntary health organization committed to finding a cure for Alzheimer’s and helping those affected by the disease.

Caregiver Action Network | http://caregiveraction.org/
Provides inspiration, perspective and advice for you from family caregivers of loved ones with Alzheimer’s.

American Association for Respiratory Care |  www.aarc.org
AARC is the only professional society for respiratory therapists in hospitals and with home care companies, managers of respiratory and cardiopulmonary services, and educators who provide respiratory care training.

American Cancer Society | www.cancer.org
The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.

American Diabetes Association | www.diabetes.org
The American Diabetes Association is the nation’s leading nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy.

American Heart Association |  www.americanheart.org
The American Heart Association is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke

American Lund Association |  www.lungusa.org
Founded in 1904 to fight tuberculosis, the American Lung Association today fights lung disease in all its forms, with special emphasis on asthma, tobacco control and environmental health.

American Stroke Association | www.strokeassociation.org
The division of the American Heart Association that’s solely focused on reducing disability and death from stroke through research, education, fundraising and advocacy.

American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance |  http://aaltci.webce.com
Latest and most relevant information including national online directory of long-term care insurance professionals form the industry’s professional trade organization.

National Parkinson Foundation | www.parkinson.org
Educational site on Parkinson’s disease.

American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry |  www.aagponline.org
Dedicated to promoting the mental health and well being of older people and improving the care of those with late-life mental disorders

American Physical Therapy Association  | www.apta.org
The mission of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), the principal membership organization representing and promoting the profession of physical therapy is to further the profession’s role in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of movement dysfunctions and the enhancement of the physical health and functional abilities of members of the public.

CMS-Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services | www.cms.gov
US Dept of Health and Human Services website- includes resources for Medicare and Medicaid programs.

Elder Care Matters |  www.eldercarematters.com
Right at Home is a Member of the national Elder Care Matters Alliance. Your link to useful articles, interview, resources, and information about a wide range of elder care matters. Plus, this is where you will find some of America’s “best & brightest” elder care experts who can help you plan for and deal with your family’s issues of aging.

FirstGov | www.usa.gov
Official US Government website. Laws, regulations and legislation related to senior care issues.

Medicare |  www.medicare.gov
Official US Government website for people with Medicare.

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys  | www.naela.org
Provides information, education, networking and assistance to those who deal with the many specialized issues involved with elderly care legal services and people with special needs.

National Mental Health Association |  www.nmha.org
The country’s oldest and largest nonprofit organization addressing all aspects of mental health and mental illness. With more than 340 affiliates nationwide, NMHA works to improve the mental health of all Americans, especially the 54 million people with mental disorders, through advocacy, education, research and service

Senior Care Solutions, Inc |  www.seniorcs.com
As Long Term Care Experts, they assist consumers, insurance agents, financial planners and other industry professionals. As Elder Care Consultants and Geriatric Care Managers, Senior Care Solutions, Inc. provides expert assistance and guidance for aging adults at every level of care.

Third Age  |  www.thirdage.com
ThirdAge Inc. is a leading online lifestage media, marketing and consumer insight company exclusively focused on serving “boomer & beyond” women.

AARP | www.AARP.org
A nonprofit membership organization of persons 50 and older dedicated to addressing their needs and interests.

Administration on Aging | www.aoa.gov
Learn more about the Older American Act, the federal legislation establishing the AoA and authorizing a range of programs that offer services and opportunities for older Americans and their caregivers.

Agenet | agenet.org
AgeNet (Aging Research Network), is a charitable organization whose mission is to create a collaboration to raise awareness of Global Aging and address the barriers to developing therapies able to restore function to mature individuals.

American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry | www.aagponline.org
Dedicated to promoting the mental health and well being of older people and improving the care of those with late-life mental disorders.

American Hospital Association | www.aha.org
National organization that represents and serves all types of hospitals, health care networks, and their patients and communities.

American Physical Therapy Association | www.apta.org
The mission of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), the principal membership organization representing and promoting the profession of physical therapy is to further the profession’s role in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of movement dysfunctions and the enhancement of the physical health and functional abilities of members of the public.

American Public Health Association  |  www.apha.org
The American Public Health Association (APHA) is the oldest and largest organization of public health professional in the world, representing more than 50,000 members from over 50 occupations of public health

American Society on Aging | www.asaging.org
Resources, publications, and educational opportunities are geared to enhance the knowledge and skills of people working with older adults and their families.

CMS-Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services | www.cms.gov
US Dept of Health and Human Services website- includes resources for Medicare and Medicaid programs.

FirstGov | www.usa.gov
Official US Government website. Laws, regulations and legislation related to senior care issues.

Medicare | www.medicare.gov
Official US Government website for people with Medicare.

National Alliance for Hispanic Health |  www.hispanichealth.org
To improve the health and well-being of Hispanics. The National Alliance for Hispanic Health is the premier organization focusing on Hispanic Health.

National Assocation of Professional Geriatric Care Managers | www.caremanager.org
A national network of organizations and individuals dedicated to improving the health and independence of older persons; increasing their continuing contributions to communities, society and future generations; and building caring communities.

National Council on Aging | www.ncoa.org
National Council on Aging (NCOA) is dedicated to improving the health and independence of older persons and increasing their continuing contributions to communities, society, and future generations.

Mental Health America | www.mentalhealthamerica.net
Mental Health America is dedicated to promoting mental health, preventing mental and substance use conditions and achieving victory over mental illnesses and addictions through advocacy, education, research and service.

National Organization on Disability | www.nod.org
The mission of the National Organization on Disability (N.O.D) is to expand the participation and contribution of America’s 54 million men, women and children with disabilities in all aspects of life. By raising disability awareness through programs and information, together we can work toward closing the participation gaps.

National Resource Center on Nutrition & Aging | www.nutritionandaging.org
National Resource Center on Nutrition, Physical Activity and Aging

The Center for Social Gerontology | www.tcsg.org
A non-profit research, training and social policy organization dedicated to promoting the individual autonomy of older persons and advancing their well-being in society.