Senior Links
Look for useful links under the following categories
This list does not endorse any site but is designed to
give a broad range of what is available to the aging
population on the Internet.
WWW.211WNC.ORG 211 Database for community services
AARP
1-800-424-3410,
Information on many topics of interest to seniors.
AARP
- North Carolina Caregiver Information
Administration on Aging
News and features of national interest.
Advance
Care Directive Registry
American Geriatrics Society
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American Society on Aging
Includes articles from ASA's publications
Age
of Reason Search Directory Exclusively for the Over Age 50 Age Group
Age
Venture News Service
The Voice of Aging America
Alliance
for Aging Research Non-profit organization dedicated to
supporting and accelerating the pace of medical discoveries to vastly
improve the universal human experience of aging and health.
Duke
University Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development
Information about research, education and service, and access to
web sites of the Duke Long Term Care Resources Program, Duke Family
Support Program, and Geriatric Evaluation and Treatment (GET) Clinic.
East
Carolina University Center on Aging Research, Education,
and Public Service for older adults and their providers
Eldercare
Locator as a public information and referral service.
To contact N4A call (202) 296-8130
Institute
on Aging University of North Carolina
Information about courses on aging and health. Link to the
Institute's Center on Minority Aging
National
Aging Information Center
Comprehensive list of links to major web resources on topics
and issues in aging.
National
Association of Area Agencies on Aging (N4A)
The N4A is a supporting agency for 670 Area Agencies on
Aging in the United States. N4A advocates for the Older
Americans Act, federal legislation and budgets affecting
seniors. N4A administers the
National
Council on Aging
Lots of information,news, and updates on federal and state
policies, discussions, etc.
National
Indian Council on Aging
National
Institute on Aging Conducts/funds health research on aging.
National
Institute on Aging Age Pages
Information written for consumers on such topics as "Life
extension: Science or Science Fiction?" "HIV,
AIDS, and Older Adults," "High
Blood Pressure: A Common but Controllable Disorder," and
Aging and Alcohol Abuse."
North
Carolina Association on Aging
Current information about NCAOA programs
and services, news about members, important announcements
and links to an interactive forum
North
Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
North
Carolina Division of Aging and Adult Services
Includes an Aging Services Directory that lists NC
agencies receiving public funding to provide home and
community based services. Contains an Elder Housing
Locator to help consumers locate existing independent
housing, as well as, long-term care options throughout
the state.
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AARP
Caregiving specific link
Administration
on Aging - Caregiver Resources
Aging
Help
Benefits-CheckUp
Identifies all federal and state assistance
programs available to older Americans. Visit this site
to determine what benefits you qualify for and how to get
them.
Beth
Israel Medical Center
Advice on topics ranging from how to communicate
with medical staff to self-care for caregiver
CarePathways.com
Information on assisted living facilities, nursing homes,
long term care, RN care management, care planning and
more.
Caregiver
Magazine
Caregiver Resource Directory
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Duke
Family Support Program
Eldercare
Locator Find services anywhere in the United
States.
Eldercare
online Provides information, inspiration
and support to family caregivers.
Familycaregiving101.org
Family
Caregiving 101 ( joint National
Family Caregivers Association and National Alliance for
Caregiving web site)
Family
Caregiver Alliance/National Center on Caregiving 1-800-445-8106,
An information resource on Long-Term Care
Full
Circle Care North Carolina Family Caregiver
Support Program and other caregiver information.
Generations
United
Information on intergenerational policy,
programs and issues including information for grandparents
raising grandchildren.
Hospice
Net (for patients and families facing life-threatening
illness)
Memory
Assessment Clinic and Eldercare Resource Program
Provides specialized medical care to
older adults with memory loss, education and support
to their caregivers, and improved access to necessary
support services in the community.
Medicare 1-800-MEDICARE
(1-800-633-4227) A comprehensive resource on Medicare
Medicare
Rights Center
1-212-869-3850,
1-888-466-9050 (HMO Appeals hotline)
Information and assistance about rights and appeals dealing
with Medicare and related insurance issues
National Association of
Professional Geriatric Care Managers
National Family Caregiver Support Program
US Administration on Aging web site with information on the
implementation of the National Family Caregiver Support
Program including a resource guide, issue briefs and
resources for caregivers.
National
Family Caregiver Association
1-800-893-3650,
Educates, supports, empowers and advocates for family
caregivers
National Hospice Organization
North
Carolina Division of Aging
Help for family caregivers
Online Support Groups
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Better
Business Bureau
Consumer
Information Center Hundreds of the best federal consumer publications available.
Consumer Fraud Alerts
Health
Grades
Provides information to consumers that helps them select the best quality
providers of medical care.
US Consumer
Gateway
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North
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American
Red Cross
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NCJobs.com
Asheville Citizen-Times employment classifieds
Employment
Security Commission
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Alzheimer's
Association
Gives medical updates, research information and helpful
resources about Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimers
Association-Western Carolina Chapter
www.alzfdn.org
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.
Arthritis
Foundation
Information for health professionals and chat rooms
for persons suffering from arthritis, as well as research
and drug and product information.
Cancer
American Cancer Society
Diabetes
Association
American Diabetes Association
Heart Disease/Stroke
American Heart Association
Mayo
Clinic Medicare
Official US Government site for Medicare
Information. Information is available
about Medicare benefits, Medicare Comparison
database, nursing home surveys, and federal
publications on Medicare.
American
Parkinson's Disease Association
For information on community services,
specialists and treatments. Publications
and educational materials are available
National Osteoporosis
Foundation
Stroke (National Stroke
Association)
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www.socialserve.com
US
Housing and Urban Development site for Seniors.
Provides information and links to aging housing programs
and resources.
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National
Senior Citizens Law Center
Provides legal work in support of low-income elderly
clients and Elder Law attorneys.
National
Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
Older
Americans Act (U.S. Code)Senior
Law
Current financial and health related legal news.
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National
Conference of State Legislatures
North
Carolina Department of Justice: ELDER ABUSE
North
Carolina General Assembly
North
Carolina Legislative Information
North Carolina Center for Public Policy Research.
Thomas:
Legislative Information on the Internet
U.
S. Senate Special Committee on Aging
Provides updates on committee's events, news releases,
and the opportunity to order committee publications
on line.
North
Carolina State Government Home Page
Institute
of Government
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Buncombe
County Adult Care Homes
Access complaint information
Duke
University Long Term Care Resources Program
Nursing
Assistant Monthly
Nursing
Home Compare
Information about long-term care and recent
nursing home surveys
Elderhostel
Elderhostel is a nonprofit organization
providing educational adventures
all over the world to adults aged
55 and over.
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North
Carolina Center for Creative Retirement
The University of North Carolina at Asheville program promotes
learning, leadership, and community service opportunities
for retirement-age persons.
North
Carolina Retired Governmental Employees' Association
North
Carolina Senior Games
A year-round health promotion and education program for
North Carolinians 55 years of age and better. Over 52 Local
Games programs serve all 100 counties across the state.
Sammy
Williams Senior Center
A Senior Center of Merit in Hendersonville, NC
Senior
Net
Provides help on using your computer and forums
to share information or opinions on many subjects and issues.
Southeastern
Retirement
Retirement Resource Guide for Virginia, North Carolina,
South Carolina, Georgia and Florida
UNC
Institute on Aging
Web
Made Easy-Making the Web Work for You
Yahoo!
Seniors' Guide
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Benefits-CheckUp
Identifies all federal and state assistance
programs available to older Americans.
Visit this site to determine what
benefits you qualify for and how
to get them.
www.Aging-Parents-and-Elder-Care.com,
contains a wealth of information ... a variety of articles,
comprehensive checklists and links to key resources ...
that visitors to the Publications section of your site
will find useful.
Electronic
Transfer Accounts
To locate financial institutions that offer Electronic
Transfer Accounts (ETA's) for Federal benefit recipients.
Government
Data from Federal Websites
Provides information on nearly every federal government
program
HomeCare
Online
Database of home and hospice care agencies across the US.
Links to home-care related information and numerous frequently
asked questions.
Medicare
Basics
National
Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare
Social
Security Administration
US
Government Web Sites for Seniors
Access America for Seniors provides one site to access
federal government services and information. Includes links
to FDA, information on Medicare, Medicaid, surveys on nursing
homes and access to the Veteran Health Administration.
Veterans
Health Administration Statistics
Office
of State Planning
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National
Senior Service Corps The Senior Corps is the
national service program that puts the experience and talents
of seniors across the country to work getting things done
in their communities.
Service
Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE)
Provides information on volunteer opportunities, workshops,
and client success stories Disclaimer: References from
this web site to any entity, product, service or information
does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by
the Land-of-Sky Area Agency on Aging, The Area Agency on
Aging is not responsible for the contents of any "off site" web
pages referenced from this site. Although our page includes
links to sites including or referencing good collections
of information, the Land-of-Sky Area Agency on Aging does
not endorse ANY specific products or services provided
by public or private organizations. Please note that links
to other web sites are provided as a convenience to our
clients. We make every effort to check these links regularly.
However the availability of these sites is not under our
control. If you are unable to reach a site, we suggest
that you try again at a later date.
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