Welcome This web based elder care resource directory has been developed to provide the University of Maryland Baltimore community an easy to use guide in identifying services and benefits for older adults and their caregiving families. The directory provides links to national and statewide agencies as well as non-profit organizations specializing in the care and wellbeing of older adults and their families. In addition to benefits information you will find helpful articles which provide definitions of conditions, assessment and treatment guidelines. | | Federal Agency Web Sites U.S. Administration on Aging (AOA)
The mission of the Administration on Aging (AoA) is to help elderly individuals maintain their dignity and independence in their homes and communities through comprehensive, coordinated, and cost effective systems of long-term care, and livable communities across the U.S. Medicare
The home page of this web site will direct you to information on health, drug plans, updates on the plans, what plans are available in any locale. In addition, you can compare Medicare Prescription Drug Plans, Hospitals, Nursing Homes and other information pertinent to Medicare eligible individuals. Medicare Caregivers Information Home Page
The web page provides excellent information for family caregivers in accessing care options through the Medicare and Social Security systems as well as links to helpful organizations and agencies. National Institute on Aging Publication
This web site provides links to all consumer health education booklets published by the National Institute on Aging. The booklets can be read on line as well as ordered free of charge. Social Security Administration (SSA)
The home page provides you with an on line application process, location of social security offices, format for estimating social security benefits, disability criteria and application process in addition to other SSA related information and assistance. United States Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Geriatrics and Extended Care VA Caregiver Support | |
State of Maryland Program Web Sites Housing and Long Term Care Facilities Insurance and Finances Medicare The Medicare Caregivers Web Page
Comprehensive web page providing assistance to caregivers regarding Medicare and other benefits families might be eligible for. Features newsletter, links to agencies and organizations serving older adults, videos for the caregiver. Social Security Administration National Council on Aging – Benefits Checkup
Find and enroll in federal, state, local and private programs that help pay for prescription drugs, utility bills, meals, health care and other needs. Maryland Department of Aging: Senior Information and Assistance
Senior Information and Assistance is a statewide program that provides a single point of entry into the aging network and offers convenient access to information on services and benefits for older persons, their families and caregivers. This includes, but is not limited to information on transportation, income and financial aid, senior citizens centers and clubs, daily meals, pharmacy assistance, housing, volunteer opportunities, and more! National Clearing House for Long Term Care Information
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services web site provides comprehensive information on the definition of long term care, planning for long term care and its financing – both public and private.
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Insurance for Medications Legal issues and Health Care Decision Making Long Distance Caregiving The Eldercare Locator, U.S. Administration on Aging
The Eldercare Locator finds local agencies, in every U.S. community, that can help older persons and their families access home and community-based services like transportation, meals, home care, and caregiver support services So Far Away: Twenty Questions for Long-Distance Caregivers
Each of the 20 commonly asked questions has a brief, stand–alone answer. There’s also a resource list at the end that can help you find more information. National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers
A Geriatric Care Manager is a health and human services specialist who helps families who are caring for older relatives. The Geriatric Care Manager is trained and experienced in any of several fields related to care management, including, but not limited to nursing, gerontology, social work, or psychology, with a specialized focus on issues related to aging and elder care. National Council on Aging – Benefits Checkup
Find and enroll in federal, state, local and private programs that help pay for prescription drugs, utility bills, meals, health care and other needs. | |
Medication Management Health and Wellbeing National Institute of Health On-line Publications Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Alzheimer’s Association
- Caregiver specific information from the Alzheimer’s Association Alzheimer’s disease: Literature on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (definitions, diagnosis and treatments)
- Living with Alzheimer’s: Extensive information on approaches to care; caregiver issues; and benefits Maryland Chapters:
- Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Maryland Chapter
- Alzheimer Association, National Capital Area (including Southern Maryland, Washington Beltway area and Northern Virginia) Literature from the National Institute on Aging for Families:
- Caregiver Guide: Tips for AD Caregivers
- Caring for a Person with Alzheimer’s Disease: Your Easy-to-Use Guide
- Home Safety for People with Alzheimer's Disease American Geriatrics Society Information on Dementia for Families Home Safety and for Individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease Arthritis National Arthritis Foundation Cancer Cancer Information Service Life After Cancer National Cancer Institute Diabetes American Diabetes Associaton End of Life Care
Sponsored by the Caring Connections, a program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Care
Web site provides information on what is and when to seek palliative and/or hospice care. A search engine to locate palliative care doctors throughout the country is provided. Mental Health Mental Health in Later Life: A Guidebook for Older Marylanders and the People Who Care for Them Publication of The Mental Health Association of Maryland and Maryland Coalition on Mental Health and Aging Parkinson’s Disease Parkinson’s Disease Center, University of Maryland Medical Center Parkinson’s Disease Foundation Sensory Changes NIH: Vision and Hearing Publications Stroke American Stroke Association Maryland Technology Assistance Program Additional Web Sites and Publications on Healthy Aging and Health Conditions Full List of Publication from the National Institute on Aging Full List of Publications from the National Institute of Health, Senior Health Web site Centers for Disease Control and Prevention On-line Publications Geriatric Care Videos The American Geriatrics Society Patient/Family Information on health, health care decisions, and how we age. Caregiver Fact Sheets, Family Caregiver Alliance | |
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