Senior Resources

The Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Resource Center at:
www.NursingHomeAlert.com is an informational website designed to help the elderly and their families.

The Alzheimer's Association at:
www.alz.org/index.asp, the world leader in Alzheimer research and support, is a voluntary health organization dedicated to finding preventions, treatments and, eventually, a cure for Alzheimer dementia.

The National Parkinson Foundation at:
www.Parkinson.org provides a vast array of educational programs and produces literature and medical information distributed free of charge to Parkinson patients, their families, neurologists, and general medical practitioners worldwide.

Family Caregiver Alliance at:
www.CareGiver.org, FCA is a public voice for caregivers. Our pioneering programs, education, research, and advocacy - support and sustain the important work nationwide caring for loved ones with chronic, disabling health conditions.

Adult Protective Services at:
www.dss.cahwnet.gov Each county has an APS agency to help elder adults (65 years and older) and dependent adults (18 -64 who are disabled), when these elders and dependent adults are unable to meet their own needs, or are victims of abuse, neglect or exploitation. County APS agencies investigate reports of abuse of elders and dependent adults

Council On Aging at:
www.ncoa.org Improving the lives of older Americans. NCOA's many programs help to improve the lives of older adults. Use these resources to help stay independent. Join NCOA through jobs and volunteer opportunities available for older adults.

Hicap at:
www.cahealthadvocates.org providing you with up to the date reports and information about healthcare and how it is changing and effecting older adults. Medicare facts, educational workshops, updated, fraud prevention and many other topics are covered on the informative site.