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The availability of online information about services for the elderly, medical conditions and care-giving continues to grow. Finding reliable and quality information takes time and persistence but can be quite useful. The following list provides a variety of links to websites that you may find helpful in your pursuit of information.

Associates of RISE for Seniors have reviewed many websites. We have labeled several “Blue Ribbon Choices” as they contain pertinent, up-to-date information in a user friendly manner.

RISE FOR SENIOR’S BLUE RIBBON CHOICES

www.arp.org

This consumer-oriented website offers information and resources related to caregiving. Three of the site’s sections “Health,” “Family Home and Legal,” and “Money and Work” contain practical tools and links to additional resources.  

www.alz.org

This website informs a diverse audience about Alzheimer’ Disease’s. The “Living with Alzheimer’s” section prides information that is essential for providing quality care to individuals with 1Alzheimer’s disease. The site also provides a 24-hour hotline number and connections to local chapters and support groups.

www.caregiver.org

This website is produced by the Family
Caregiver Alliance, National Center on Caregiving. The site offers a wide array of online publications, fact sheets and services targeted toward individuals caring for an older person.

www.strengthforcaring.com

This website is targeted toward the family caregiver defined as “anyone who takes care of a loved one.” The site provides a caregiver manual, information about daily care, housing and health conditions including treatment options.

ADDITIONAL WEBSITE RESOURCES

www.aoa.gov 

Administration on Aging

www.theceal.org

Center for Excellence in Assisted Living

www.metroelderservices.com

Metro Elder Services Association

www.n4a.org

National Association of Area Agencies on Aging

www.nia.nih.org

U.S. National Institutes of Health – National Institute on Aging

www.hhs.gov

Department of Health and Human Services

www.cms.hhs.gov

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

www.agenet.com

Agenet Eldercare Network

www.ssa.gov

Social Security Administration  

www.nihseniorhealth.com

Health information from the National Institute of Health