International: Second World Assembly on Aging United Nations, building a society for all ages United Nations UN principles for older persons
National: Abilities Expo Expo for products for persons of all ages with disabilities American Society on Aging Supporting those who seek to improve the quality of life of older adults and their families APA Handbook Assessment of Older Adults with Diminished Capacity: A Handbook for Psychologists Assisted Living and Senior Safety Comprehensive website with information related to Senior safety around the house, home, or assisted living facility. Association for the Advancement of Retired Persons National events hosted by Association for the Advancement of Retired Persons Dept. of Health & Human Services Older Americans Act Leadership Council of Aging Coalition of the nation’s non-profit organizations serving older Americans National Council on Aging Dedicated to improving the health and independence of older persons Profile of Older Americans--2009 This popular brochure contains the latest key statistics on older Americans. It includes both narrative and statistical charts. Social Security Online Services, locations, appointments and forms White House Conference on Aging Once a decade to make aging policy
Financial, Housing and Mortgage AssistanceConsumer Credit Counseling Service
Housing and Mortgages for Seniors
Identity Theft Center Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. Refinance & Mortgage Guide for Senior Citizens Reverse Mortgage Information Reverse Mortgage List Social Security Benefits for People w/Disabilities (SSI & SSDI)
General Information
Senior Care
Guide to a Happy and Healthy Aging
Health InsuranceAmerican Geriatrics Society Health Advocates (Medi-Care help) Lumetra (formerly CMRI) Patient Advocate Foundation (Help w/insurance & healthcare access) U S Medicare website
Hospitals
Veterans Administration
Legal Assistance
Effective Advocacy and Communication with Legislators (American Counseling Association)
Long Term Care
Across the States: Profiles of Long-Term Care and Independent Living 2006 (AARP)
Consensus Statement on Improving the Quality of Mental Health Care in U.S Nursing Homes: Management of Depression and Behavioral Symptoms Associated with Dementia (American Geriatrics Society)
Nursing Home Abuse Risk Prevention Profile and Checklist (National Association of States Units on Aging)
MEDICARE
Just For You - New to Medicare? Learn when and how to enroll. Medicare and Your Mental Health Benefits (Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services)
State by State Fact Sheets on Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage (AARP)
U S Medicare website PrescriptionsPrescriptions (free or reduced rate)
MediCare Needymeds discount drug information Rx.com information about drugs and interactions RxList Suddenly Senior drugstore discounts
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