Websites
GENERAL (Aging/Caregiving)
Caring.com
An all-in-one site with advice on caregiving, long-term care, talking
with elders, insurance information and more!AARP
Political position papers, member discounts, demographic research,
online versions of AARP bulletins and magazines and consumer advice.
National Institute on Aging
Describes ongoing research on aging and lists clinical trials seeking participants
Assisted Living Federation of America
Offers a database of assisted living facilities and other useful information
Family Caregiver Alliance
Offers tips on a wide range of topics, including holding a family
meeting, balancing work and caregiving, identifying important papers and
how to hire help
Benefits CheckUp
A search tool developed by the National Council on Aging to determine
eligibility for 1,300 benefit programs that help pay for medications,
health care, utilities and more
DISEASE-SPECIFIC
Alzheimer’s Association - Colorado Chapter
The Alzheimer's Association is a wealth of information - educational classes, support groups, a library and a Hotline!
RESOURCES
Nursing Home Compare
Provides detailed information about every Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing home in the country. Includes an overall rating, inspection information, staffing levels, quality ratings and incidence reports.
PROFESSIONALS
National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers
Trade association for geriatric care managers - the site provides information about the profession
and has a find-a-care manager option
National Association of Elder Law Attorneys
Provides a list of certified elder law attorneys and lots of resources, too
ELDEResolutions
(Conflict Management)
Conflict resolution company that eases the tough conversations among families and others regarding older adults/older adult issues. Provide family facilitation, mediation, consulting and training
