Aging Parents and Adult Children TogetherRead the ten articles on aspects of housing and care of aging parents produced by the Federal Trade Commission and AARP.
Assisted Living Source AssistedLivingSource.com is a nationwide directory of Senior Housing with a special emphasis on assisted living. Seniors and their families can use the site to learn about senior housing options and request information from particular communities for free.
Eldercare Locator Get help finding the right resources and services from the Administration on Aging. They maintain a national database of local resources. Even if you're not sure exactly what services you might need, they'll help you find it.
ElderWebReview articles and links on eldercare and long-term care information put together by a CPA in Illinois. Her site covers the full range of information of interest to seniors. Be sure to read "Browser Beware!" at the bottom of the page.
Home Care HomeCareProfile.com is a free nationwide directory of Home Care providers. Use the site to learn about Home Care options and request information from Home Care providers.
New LifeStyles OnlineResearch senior residences and care options.
Nursing Home Checklist Print out this eight-page checklist and fill one out for each nursing home you are considering. It's a good way to organize information that indicates nursing home quality that you can use for comparison between different facilities. The "Useful Tips" in each section are particularly helpful.
Nursing Home Compare Search the Health Care Financing Administration's National Nursing Home Database. Enter the zip code or state to get a list of nursing homes located there. You'll also get some basic information about each nursing home and the results of the most recent state inspection. You can get the telephone numbers for the Long Term Care Ombudsman, the State Survey Agency, and the State Health Insurance Assistance Program for any state by clicking on the "Phone Directory" tab at the top of the page.
Retirement Living Information CenterLocate a residential community or facility.
Senior Resource Learn about housing and lifestyle choices and how to plan and pay for them.
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