Resources
Resources for Residents
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The AARP Guide provides information about internet resources related to aging. It lists and describes websites concerned with aging-related issues, including researchers, policymakers, service providers, caregivers, and students. It has an alphabetical index and a list of contents where sites are listed by topic.
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An information and referral network designed to communicate information about products and services that are important to enhancing the quality of life of older adults and their families. Topics include: geriatric health, geriatric drugs, legal, insurance, financial, helpful products, and caregiver support.
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The Alzheimer's Association is a world leader in Alzheimer's research and support. It is the first and largest voluntary health organization dedicated to finding prevention methods, treatments, and an eventual cure for Alzheimer's.
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The Arthritis Foundation is the only national not-for-profit organization that supports the more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions with advocacy, programs, services, and research.
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News, articles, product reviews, market trends, plus product and vendor information relating to vision, hearing, mobility, learning, and communications are provided on this site from a firm called Axistive. The company is the world's leading news portal for assistive technology. In addition to providing free, accessible, and objective information on assistive technology products, the company's goal is to stimulate global innovation of easy-access technologies.
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This site has eight major locations for information related to Medicare and Medicaid services. Key topics include Medicare; Medicaid; the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP); information about the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS); information on CMS regulations and program guidance; information on CMS research, statistics, data, and systems; information on CMS program outreach and education, and tools and resources.
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This is a U.S. government website designed for people with disabilities. DisabilityInfo.gov, it is part the President's New Freedom Initiative that provides one-stop access to information and programs that facilitate day-to-day living. It is a multi-agency initiative with information on civil rights, education, employment, housing, and transportation.
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Created by a nationwide network of attorneys, ElderLawAnswers.com provides consumers with clear information on legal issues facing seniors. Consumers may find qualified elder law attorneys by searching by telephone area code. The site offers primers on Medicaid, Medicare, estate planning, and long-term care planning. Handy tools include calculators and checklists.
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This website provides leading-edge information about research on aging, and whether society is adjusting to the explosion of an aging population.
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This site is a gateway to consumer health and human services information from the U.S. government. It can lead you to publications, clearinghouses, databases, websites, and support and self-help groups, as well as government agencies and not-for-profit organizations that produce reliable information for the public.
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Official information and services from the U.S. government.