Links to Elder Care and Related Web Site Resources

AARP  -- An extensive directory and information resource for seniors

Hospice Links -- Links to web resources for seniors with extensive commentary about most of the links

Senior Journal -- An extensive collection of links to many web sites of interest to seniors

Senior Search Engine -- A search engine and directory with a focus on the over 50 group

Organizations and Associations

AARP - American Association of Retired Persons

Retirement Subjects

Retirement Living Web Site -- A web portal or gateway for retirement housing and related resources

Federal Government Services

First Gov for Seniors  -- A Social Security Administration resource regarding a wide range of government programs, services, information and links

National Long Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center -- Administered by the Administration on Aging (AoA), the ombudsman network has 8,400 volunteers certified to handle complaints and over 1,000 paid staff.  Offices of ombudsman in various states are listed in the page for state specific resources.

Elder Care Web Sites

Care Pathways -- An Internet community created and maintained by Registered Nurses (RNs) dedicated to providing seniors and their families access to quality information and creditable services.

Care Giving -- Resources and help for family care givers

Hospice Patients Alliance -- HPA promotes quality hospice services whether a patient is enrolled in a licensed hospice or not, whether residing at home or in a facility.

Senior Health Issues

Alliance for Aging Research -- Conducts research on a wide range of medical issues affecting the elderly

Yahoo Senior Health Topics -- Directory of web sites relating to senior health issues

State and Local Elder Care Resources

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