References
Caring for Your Parents: The Complete AARP Guide
by Hugh Delehanty and Elinor Ginzler
Published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
The Baby Boomer's Guide to Nursing Home Care
by Eric M. Carlson and Katharine Bau Hsiao
Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing
Consumer Information from the Federal Government
The quarterly Consumer Information Center Catalog lists more than 200 helpful federal publications. For your free copy, write: Consumer Information Catalog, Pueblo, CO 81009, call 1-888/8-PUEBLO, or visit www.pueblo.gsa.gov. *
Helpful Links *
www.eldercare.gov
Funded by the Administration on Aging, the Eldercare Locator assists older persons and their caregivers with access to support services in the geographic area in which they live (1-800-677-1116).
www.nccnhr.org
The National Citizens’ Coalition for Nursing Home Reform (NCCNHR) was formed because of public concern about substandard care in nursing homes. The website includes the ability to search for the nursing home ombudsman in you area should you have questions or concerns about nursing facilities in your area.
www.aahsa.org
The American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging website contains a consumer section with information about long-term care services, a searchable service provider directory for both home care and facility care and links to other important resources for caregivers.
www.alzfdn.org
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) provides information about brain health, Alzheimer’s disease, and other forms of dementia. It gives tips for caregivers, as well as information about local resources to assist individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and their families.
www.benefitscheckup.org
The Benefits Checkup site was developed by the National Council on Aging (NCOA) to assist seniors and their families in determining benefit eligibility for services in their area.
