federal resources for elder care help
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Here is a listing of federal Web sites that offer valuable information on eldercare to help you and your loved ones. Senior home care ( http://www.brightstarcare.com/senior-home-care/ ) simply means the ability of seniors to stay in their own homes safely regardless of age or physical ability. Senior home care has certain tangible and intangible benefits. Today both medical care ( http://www.brightstarcare.com/senior-medical-home-care/ ) and non-medical care ( http://www.brightstarcare.com/senior-non-medical-home-care/ ) can be delivered at home with proper planning.TRANSCRIPT
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Elderly care refers to the planning, management and fulfillment of the senior’s care needs. Here is a list of federal Web sites that offer valuable information on eldercare to help you and your loved ones.
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U.S. Administration on Aging (http://aoa.gov/) The Administration on Aging (AoA), an agency in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is one of the Nation's largest providers of home- and community-based care for older persons and their caregivers. AoA is Now a Part of the Administration for Community Living (ACL)
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USA.gov for Seniors (http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Seniors.shtml) Find all government resources for seniors on money, housing, health, consumer protection, and more.
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ADEAR Center (http://www.nia.nih.gov/alzheimers) The National Institute on Aging's ADEAR (Alzheimer’s Disease Education & Referral Center) Center offers information and publications for families, caregivers, and professionals on diagnosis, treatment, patient care, caregiver needs, long-term care, education and training, and research related to Alzheimers disease.
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Cancer Information Service (http://www.cancer.gov/aboutnci/cis) The National Cancer Institute's (NCI's) Cancer Information Service (CIS) is a federally funded cancer education program that provides accurate, up-to-date, and reliable information on cancer to patients, their families, the public, and health professionals.
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Disability.gov (https://www.disability.gov/) Disability.gov is the federal government website for comprehensive information on disability programs and services in communities nationwide.
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FDA for Older People (http://www.fda.gov/oc/seniors)FDA's information for older people covers a wide range of health issues, including arthritis, cancer, health fraud, and nutrition.
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs ( http://www.va.gov/ ) The US Department of Veterans Affairs provides patient care and federal benefits to veterans and their dependents.
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Benefits.gov (http://www.benefits.gov/) Benefits.gov (formerly GovBenefits.gov) provides citizens with easy, online access to government benefit and assistance programs.
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Guide to Long Term Care for Veterans (http://www.va.gov/GERIATRICS/Guide/LongTermCare/index.asp) The Guide provides information about long term care options – home and community based, and in residential settings.
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National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) (http://ncea.aoa.gov/) The NCEA is the place to turn to for up-to-date information regarding research, training, best practices, news and resources on elder abuse, neglect and exploitation.
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NIHSeniorHealth ( http://nihseniorhealth.gov/ ) NIHSeniorHealth makes aging-related health information easily accessible for family members and friends seeking reliable, easy to understand online health information.
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Medicare.gov (http://www.medicare.gov/) The official U.S. government site for Medicare.
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Social Security Administration (http://www.ssa.gov/) Delivers Social Security services that meet the changing needs of the public.
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HUD (http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/topics/information_for_senior_citizens) Provides information related to housing options for seniors including information on HUD housing programs
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Healthfinder (http://www.healthfinder.gov/) A Federal Government Web site where you will find information and tools to help you and those you care about stay healthy.
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Nutrition.gov (http://www.nutrition.gov/ ) Nutrition.gov provides easy access to vetted food and nutrition information from across the federal government.
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