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National Clearinghouse for Long-Term Care Information
A wealth of information and resources to help plan for future long-term care needs, courtesy of the US Dept. of Health and Human Services.

360 Degrees of Financial Literacy
This site offers tips, tools, worksheets and articles specifically designed for boomers who are simultaneously caring for children and aging parents.

Family Caregiving 101
Family Caregiving 101 provides pragmatic advice on what to expect during the various stages of caregiving.

Children of Aging Parents
Children of Aging Parents is a nonprofit, charitable organization whose mission is to assist the nation’s nearly 54 million caregivers of the elderly or chronically ill. The site includes an online support group that can refer you to local groups and offers a quarterly newsletter for caregivers.

Caring Connections
Caring Connections, a program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, provides an assortment of information on improving end-of-life care.

Government Benefits
Look here for eligibility of government benefits and get contact info for the programs you're interested in. Fill out the questionnaires to ensure that you're not missing anything.

Reverse Mortgages
Reverse mortgages can allow cash-strapped older people to borrow against the equity in their home so they can afford to keep living there. This section of the AARP site offers a comprehensive guide to lenders, fees, pitfalls and other specifics.

American Association of Daily Money Managers
Especially helpful for long-distance caring of parents, this site provides access to a daily money manager that will pay bills, make deposits, process insurance claims and handle other financial tasks that Mom and Dad may no longer be up to doing.

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys is a great means for keeping up to date on elder law issues and locating attorneys near an elderly loved one who specialize in elderly issues, including estate planning, powers of attorney, health proxies and Medicaid eligibility.  

Free Tax Counseling for the Elderly
Tax-Aide, courtesy of the AARP, offers free income tax preparation tips, advice and resources from an army of volunteers year round.

Medicare
This government site for people who qualify for Medicare is easier to navigate and more useful than the official site of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (cms.hhs.gov). It offers an interactive tool for comparing Medicare prescription drug plans and tips for lowering costs in the coverage gap known as the doughnut hole.

Alzheimer’s Association – http://www.alz.org : The Alzheimer’s Association, a national network of chapters, is the largest national voluntary health organization committed to finding a cure for Alzheimer’s and helping those affected by the disease. [Top]

Del Oro Caregivers Resource Center – http://www.deloro.org : Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center is a private, non-profit agency dedicated to serving families and people who are providing care for a brain impaired adults and the frail elderly. Our mission is to improve the well being of caregivers and provide support throughout the caregiving process.  [Top]

Eskaton Senior Connection -
http://www.eskaton.org/senior-connection.html : The Eskaton Senior Connection offers free information, assistance and consultation regarding a multitude of services to meet the needs of seniors, including health care, housing, social, legal and financial services.  Additionally, The Senior Connection offers community classes on issues that are of interest to seniors and caregivers, caregiver classes, telephone reassurance calls, and friendly visitors for home-bound seniors, appointments with elder law attorneys, out-of-home placement assistance and other services. All of these Eskaton Senior Connection community programs are free of charge.[Top]

Family Caregiver Alliance – http://www.caregiver.org/caregiver/jsp/home.jsp : FCA provides a public voice for caregivers. This organization supports the important work of families caring for loved ones with chronic, disabling health conditions. They are especially helpful to those families with brain-injured adults, offering government subsidies and assistance. [Top]

National Area Agencies on Aging – http://www.n4a.org : The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (N4A) is the umbrella organization for the 655 area agencies on aging (AAAs) and more than 230 Title VI Native American aging programs in the U.S. The fundamental mission of the AAAs is to provide services which make it possible for older individuals to remain in their home, thereby preserving their independence and dignity. [Top]

National Private Duty Association – http://www.privatedutyhomecare.org : NPDA is the nation's largest trade association representing the interests and concerns of non medical home care agencies. Simply put, NPDA is the one organization dedicated to making home care providers lives easier. From professional development to fighting for better regulation, from knowing all angles of federal and state regulations to providing the latest information affecting home care and hospice, NPDA stands ready to serve your needs, enabling you to better serve your clients. [Top]

National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers – http://www.caremanager.org : GCM is a non-profit, professional organization of practitioners whose goal is the advancement of dignified care for the elderly and their families. With more than 1,500 members, GCM is committed to maximizing the independence and autonomy of elders while striving to ensure that the highest quality and most cost-effective health and human services are used when and where appropriate. [Top]

Roseville Optometry - http://www.rosevilleoptometry.com :  Welcome to Roseville Optometry Associates! Our optometrists and staff in Roseville, CA pride themselves on making our customers happy by providing great service and products at reasonable prices. Our convenient location and hours make it easy for you to come in and get the professional service you deserve! Browse our Web site for more information, and stop by today.[Top]

Senior Care Solutions - http://www.seniorcs.com :  If you or a loved one is considering assisted living or other senior care options, Senior Care Solutions in Fair Oaks, California, can help. Together our staff has more than thirty years experience in the healthcare industry assisting people find senior care and we have assisted over 3,500 families in the Northern California area to find the right senior care solution for their needs.[Top]

Senior Drivers – http://www.seniordrivers.org : The mission of Seniordrivers.org is not to teach anyone how to drive; rather, our mission is two-fold: Present some simple demonstration exercises that can keep one's aging body both flexible and less tired, and offer a set of "refresher" tips, to help seniors overcome some of the stickier situations found in everyday driving [Top]

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