Seniors Links
Web Sites for Seniors
http://www.aahsa.org
The American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, a
national non-profit organization representing 5,000 not-for-profit
nursing homes and assisted living residences.
http://www.aarp.org
The American Association of Retired Persons. Offers a wealth
of information on nursing home residents' rights; managed care;
wills, probates, living trusts; telemarketing and credit card fraud.
http://www.alz.org
The Alzheimer's Association. Features information about
diagnosis, treatment and other Alzheimer's-related information that
is in the news.
http://www.calregistry.com
The California Registry, licensed by the state Department of Health
Services, has a senior housing and home care data base, information
about elder abuse, and other home health care links.
http://www.careguide.net
National Child Care Association site that also has information about
eldercare, including Medicare and an eldercare forum for caregivers
to communicate with each other.
http://www.dhs.cahnet.gov/org/mcs/cpltc/cpltc.index.html
California Partnership for Long-Term Care, a partnership between the
state Department of Health Services and private insurance companies;
provides information about preserving independence and securing
lifetime asset protection.
http://www.elderhelpofsandiego.org
ElderHelp of San Diego is a non-profit social service agency
dedicated to helping seniors live independently and with dignity.
http://www.elderweb.com
Senior issues dealing with drugs/medications, hospice care,
funeral/bereavement issues, financial and legal matters. Also
includes a section on Alzheimer's and dementia diseases.
http://www.medi-cal.ca.gov
Information about California's Medi-Cal program.
http://www.medicare.gov
Federal government site that explains in great detail Medicare,
benefits, and how to recognize Medicare fraud.
http://www.sdhospice.com
San Diego Hospice, with details about hospice care coverage, grief
and loss support, and online brochures.
http://www.seniorlaw.com
Privately run site that provides information about elder law,
Medicare, Medicaid, estate planning, trusts and the rights of the
elderly and the disabled.
http://www.seniorresource.com
This privately run site does and excellent job explaining the basics
of Social Security, estate planning, trusts, and lists estate
planning attorneys in the Southern California area.
http://www.seniorsites.com
The California Association of Homes and Services, which represents
not-for-profit services and facilities for the elderly, has
information on housing and healthcare.
