Education

1. ADA Accessibility guidelines

http://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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