Government Sites
- Access America for Seniors
www.seniors.gov
A one-stop site featuring government and agency services for seniors. - Administration on Aging
www.aoa.gov
This federal agency acts as hub of all government aging services and provides a network of state and area agencies on aging. The Web site is chock full of information and links to other government sites. - Eldercare Locator
1-800-677-1116
www.eldercare.org
Directs you to local and regional agencies for senior services. Connects you to your local area agency on aging. A great resource. - Healthfinder
www.healthfinder.gov
A gateway to consumer health and human services info from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Web site offers a directory of services and links to agencies and databases. Great site and easy to use. - Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
1-888-569-4287
www.HUD.gov
This federal agency runs low-income housing for seniors as well as other services. - Medicare Hotline
1-800-638-6833
www.medicare.gov
Offers a complete guide on Medicare, including Nursing Home Compare, which posts national survey reports on all homes and allows you to compare them, and a comparison guide on managed care plans. - National Institutes of Health
www.nih.gov
A major hub site for health information via Medline. Hosts National Institutes of Aging, Mental Health, and Cancer. Find clinical trials and reviews of 9,000 prescription and over-the-counter drugs. - Social Security Administration (SSA)
1-800-772-1213
www.ssa.gov
This federal agency runs Social Security retirement, survivor's benefits, disability insurance, and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). The Web site answers most questions. Easy to use. - Veterans Administration (VA)
1-800-827-1000
www.va.gov
The federal VA system offers benefits to veterans. The Web site offers a full range of benefits, eligibility and contact info, and medical services.
Dr. Rhodes' Basic Three for Caring for Aging Parents
- American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
1-800-424-3410
www.aarp.org
The largest aging consumer group in the country. Great information. - Elderweb
www.elderweb.com
The “grand daddy” of aging information Web sites, resources, and news. - National Council on Aging "Benefits Check-Up"
www.benefitscheckup.org
Fill out a simple questionaire and immediately find out if your patient qualifies for benefits and prescription discounts. Provides forms and contact data.
Dr. Rhodes' Top Ten List
- www.agenet.com
Commercial site: good all-around info, resource info, links, news, support group chat rooms, products. - www.alz.org
National Alzheimer's Association: educational, resource information, excellent links, find an Alzheimer chapter near you; or call 1-800-272-3900. - www.caps4caregivers.org
Children of Aging Parents offers excellent resources for family members, links, support groups, fact sheets and newsletter. You can also call them at 800-227-7294. - www.caregiver.org
Family Caregiver Alliance: resource info, caregiving tips, ask an online expert, fact sheets, support group, chat rooms, links. - www.caregiver.com
This site offers a free e-mail newsletter and free articles on caregiving along with links and products. It features extremely helpful Caregiver Magazine that you can order online. - www.caregiving.org
National Alliance for Caregiving: resource info, caregiving advice, reports, fact sheets, links, news. - www.caremanager.org
National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers: resource info and U.S. directory of care managers you can contact. - www.eldersearch.com
This terrific site helps you find home health agencies, elder law lawyers, geriatritions, nursing and assisted living facilities, adult day services, geriatric care managers and just about every professional service you need to care for your parent throughout the country by zip code. - www.healthinaging.org
The American Geriatrics Society Foundation for Health in Aging offers free online guide for caregivers and identifies geriatricians in your area. Also call 800-563-4916. - www.nfacares.org
National Family Caregiver Association is a grass roots group that educates and supports families. Site offers links, programs, services, public awareness and advocacy. - www.seniorlaw.com
A top-flight source on a wide range of legal needs and issues affecting older people.
