www.acl.gov The Administration for Community Living has information on programs for older adults and people with disabilities. www.usa.gov This is the official hub for all government information. Their toll free number is 800-FED-INFO. www.nia.nih.gov/health Operated by the National Institute on Aging, this site contains current information on Alzheimer’s disease. www.consumerfinance.gov The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau … Read more
www.hospicefoundation.org Contains helpful information about end of life and grief. www.caringinfo.org Caring Connections is a part of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO). They strive to improve end of life care. Their toll free help line is 800-658-8898.
www.alz.org The Alzheimer’s Association. Information on Alzheimer’s and helpful materials for caregivers. They also have a 24/7 helpline. www.cancer.org The American Cancer Society provides information on everything about cancer. They have a toll free number you can call for additional information, as well as the website and extensive reading material. www.diabetes.org The American Diabetes Association … Read more
www.aarp.org The American Association for Retired Persons. Information for adults over the age of 50. www.eldercare.gov This eldercare locator will help you find information on senior care services. www.ncoa.org The National Council on Aging site includes articles on many aging related topics www.benefitscheckup.org Part of the National Council on Aging website, this site can help … Read more
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The age of the world’s population today is the highest, or oldest, it has ever been. In the year 2000 there were 600 million people age 60 or older. In only 6 years (2006) that number had grown to 700 million. By the year 2050 the geriatric and senior populations combined are expected to reach … Read more
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Fall Prevention Each year more than 33% of adults over the age of 65 fall. The most serious injury related to these falls is a hip fracture. Only 50% of elderly people who are hospitalized with a broken hip after a fall are able to return home to live independently after their injury. Why is … Read more