Elder Care Information

Helping the Elderly

Has an elderly loved one, friend or neighbor reached a point where they will soon need assistance?

There are many elder care resources on the internet to assist with obtaining a wide variety of information with finding local agencies, in every U.S. community. This information can help older persons and their family's access home and community-based services like transportation, meals, home care, and caregiver support services.

Elder care information sites:

The U.S. Health and Human Services offer a website called Eldercare.gov that can provide a wealth of information regarding elder care.

Another helpful website that provides useful information is the Administration on Aging website. This site also provides a listing of off-site resources to connect older persons, caregivers and professionals to important federal, national, and local programs.

One more government site that provides helpful information is Medicare.gov. They provide a nursing home checklist, a guide to choosing a nursing home, nursing home comparison, rights as a nursing home resident and other helpful contacts.

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