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Education1. ADA Accessibility guidelineshttp://www.access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/buildings-and-sites/about-the-ada-standards/background/adaag?highlight=WyJhZGEiLCJyYW1wIiwiYnVpbGRpbmciXQ== 2. National council on aging http://www.ncoa.org/improve-health/center-for-healthy-aging/ 3. Federal Websites This listing presents federal Web sites that offer valuable information on a range of critical elder care issues. 4. U.S. Administration on Aging Site contains a wide array of information on older persons and services for the elderly. Several resource rooms focusing on such topics as Alzheimer's Disease and caregiving are available. Website: http://aoa.gov Phone: 202-619-0724 5. National Center for Elder Abuse Site provides resources on elder abuse prevention, including information on reporting a suspected case of elder abuse. Website: https://ncea.acl.gov/ 6. USA.gov The official U.S. gateway to all government information. Website: http://www.USA.gov Phone: 1-800-FED-INFO 7. USA.gov for Seniors USA.gov for Seniors site helps users access all government sites that provide services for senior citizens. Website: https://search.usa.gov/search?affiliate=usagov&query=seniors Phone: 1-800-FED-INFO 8. Nursing Home Compare The primary purpose of this tool is to provide detailed information about the past performance of every Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in the country. Website: http://www.medicare.gov/NHCompare/home.asp 9. ADEAR Center ADEAR Center is a current, comprehensive, unbiased source of information about Alzheimer's Disease. The ADEAR Center is operated as a service of the National Institute on Aging. Website: http://www.nia.nih.gov/alzheimers Phone: 1-800-438-4380 10. Cancer Information Service The Cancer Information Service (CIS), a program of the National Cancer Institute (NCI), provides the latest and most accurate cancer information to patients, their families, the public, and health professionals. Website: http://www.cancer.gov/aboutnci/cis Phone: 1-800-4-CANCER 11. Healthfinder Provides links to selected online publications, clearinghouses, databases, websites and support and self-help groups, as well as government agencies and nonprofit organizations for seniors and others. Website: http://www.healthfinder.gov 13. Disability.gov Disability.gov is a comprehensive Federal website of disability-related government resources. Website: http://www.disability.gov 14. FDA for Older People FDA has numerous articles, brochures and other publications with information for older people on a wide range of health issues, including arthritis, cancer, health fraud, and nutrition. Website: http://www.fda.gov/oc/seniors Phone: 1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332) 15. Nutrition.gov A federal resource that provides easy access to all online federal government information on nutrition. Website: http://www.nutrition.gov 16. Guide to Long Term Care for Veterans The Guide provides information about long term care options - home and community based, and residential care. Website: http://www.va.gov/GERIATRICS/Guide/LongTermCare/index.asp 17. HUD Site provides information related to housing options for seniors including information on HUD housing programs. Website: http://portal.hud.gov/portal/page/portal/HUD/topics/information_for_senior_citizens 18. LIHEAP Site contains general information on the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Website: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ocs/liheap 19. Medicare.gov The Official U.S. Government Site for People with Medicare. Website: http://www.medicare.gov 20. NIHSeniorHealth Site provides aging-related health information easily accessable for adults 60 and over. Website: http://www.NIHSeniorHealth.gov 21. Prescription Drug Programs This section of the Medicare.gov website provides information on public and private programs that offer discounted or free medication, programs that provide assistance with other health care costs, and Medicare health plans that include prescription coverage. Website: https://www.medicare.gov/part-d/index.html 22. The Senior Corp Senior Corps is a network of programs that tap the experience, skills, and talents of older citizens to meet community challenges. Through its three programs ' Foster Grandparents, Senior Companions, and RSVP (the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program). Website: http://www.seniorcorps.org Phone: 1-800-424-8867 23. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Site provides information on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, including eligibility and application information. Website: http://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/ Phone: 703-305-2286 24. Travel.State.Gov The State Department offers travel tips and provides special tips for older Americans traveling abroad. Website: https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/older-traveler.html Emergency Phone: 1-888-407-4747 25. Veterans Administration Information on VA benefits and services. Website: http://www.va.gov Phone: 1-800-827-1000 26. Social Security Administration The Social Security Administration toll-free number operates from 7AM to 7PM, Monday to Friday. Recorded information and services are available 24 hours a day. The website contains a wealth of information and resources including on-line databases and publications. Website: http://www.ssa.gov Phone: 1-800-772-1213 27. National Council for Aging Care Aging in Place is a resource hub for seniors and their families to learn more about the specific aspects of aging in place. Website: http://www.aginginplace.org/guide-to-recognizing-elder-abuse/ Phone: 1-877-664-6140 |
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