Aging Solutions  www.aging-parents-and-elder-care.com/index.html  Advice, comprehensive checklists, and links to key resources ...designed to make it easier for caregivers to quickly find the information they need ... and avoid missing things that are important in the care for their loved one. Providing care for our aging parents or elder spouse can often be very frustrating, with new surprises almost every day. Whether you care for aging parents in your home, or manage elder care plans from a distance, most of us don't know where to go for reliable answers ... or even what questions to ask. Here's help "

Area Agency on Aging (AOA) Eldercare Locator  www.eldercare.gov  The Eldercare Locator is a nationwide toll free service that provides older adults and their caregivers information about local services for seniors without charge. The U.S. Administration on Aging provides this service available online so that consumers can easily link to the information and referral (I&R) services of their state and area agencies on aging. These I&R programs can help you identify appropriate services in the area where you or your family member resides.

Alzheimer’s Association  www.ALZ.org  is the largest national voluntary health organization supporting Alzheimer research and care. On this site, you'll find information about the disease, their programs and services, and advocacy efforts.

American Association of Retired Persons  www.aarp.org  AARP is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to addressing the needs and interests of persons 50 and older. Through information and education, advocacy and service, AARP seeks to enhance the quality of life for all by promoting independence, dignity and purpose.

Careguide  www.careguide.com  CareGuide is a website featuring a full range of services, articles and resources for elder care.

Children of Aging Parents  www.caps4caregivers.org  is a nonprofit, charitable organization whose mission is to assist the nation's nearly 54 million caregivers of the elderly or chronically ill with reliable information, referrals and support, and to heighten public awareness that the health of the family caregivers is essential to ensure quality care of the nation's growing elderly population.

Elder Care Handbook   http://www.feddesk.com/freehandbooks/1014-4.pdf  Free handbook on issues related to caring for the elderly. Ten articles of interest.

Granddriver  www.granddriver.info  While most older drivers may be good drivers, the physical changes associated with aging can ultimately affect our ability to drive safely. That's why the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators and its partners in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia, have created "GrandDriver", a pilot program that provides information about aging and driving.

HHS - Administration on Aging  www.aoa.dhhs.gov  This site provides you access to information about the agency, its mission, budget, and organizational structure. In addition you can learn more about the Older Americans Act, the federal legislation establishing the AoA and authorizing a range of programs that offer services and opportunities for older Americans and their caregivers.

Medicare  www.medicare.gov  This site offers information about Medicare Eligibility, Enrollment, and Premiums. It also directs you to other sites such as nursing homes, prescription drug assistance plans, a Participating Provider Directory and other sites of interest. This is a nice site to visit if you are in need of understanding Medicare and looking for resources.

National Clearinghouse for Long-Term Care Information  www.longtermcare.gov  This is a new web site developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to provide information and resources to help you and your family plan for future long-term care (LTC) needs. 

National Council on the Aging (Benefits CheckUp)  http://www.benefitscheckup.org  BenefitsCheckUp helps thousands of people every day to find programs for seniors that may pay for some of their costs of prescription drugs, health care, utilities, and other essential items or services. View this site to fill out their simple questionnaire to find programs that can assist you or your loved ones.

Nursing Home Guide   http://www.feddesk.com/freehandbooks/1216-4.pdf  Offers information on how to choose a Nursing Home.