The Eldercare Locator is the first step to find local agencies that can help older adults and their families access home and community-based services including transportation, meals, home care, and caregiver support services.
Review Date: January 28, 2013
Administration on Aging
The Eldercare Locator has produced a guide of “10 warning signs” to help families and older Americans determine if help is needed. Any one of the behaviors listed may or may not indicate that an action should be taken.
Review Date: January 08, 2013
Administration on Aging
Placing a loved one in a nursing home is one of the most difficult tasks a family member ever faces. This consumer guide was developed to help you navigate useful resources, understand the information, and make an informed choice.
Review Date: February 08, 2011
National Consumer Voice for Quality Long Term Care
This fact sheet describes the services provided by adult day care programs,the benefits to participants, and the costs and financial assistance available for services.
Review Date: January 15, 2013
Helpguide
The Alzheimer's Association describes the range of services offered by adult day care programs, and offers helpful tips for selecting a center that can provide the best setting for your loved one with dementia.
Review Date: January 15, 2013
Alzheimer's Association
This fact sheet explains the unique aspects of social day care, adult day health care, and other programs designed to provide recreation, therapy, and social support for disabled and impaired adults, as well as a break for family caregivers.
Review Date: January 15, 2013
Family Caregiver Alliance
The National Clearinghouse for Long-Term Care Information provides information and resources to help you and your family plan for future long-term care (LTC) needs.
Review Date: March 02, 2011
Administration on Aging
For nearly 40 years, Senior Corps programs have connected more than 500,000 Americans to service opportunities in their communities. Learn about the RSVP, Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion Programs.
Review Date: November 05, 2012
Corporation for National and Community Service
The Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) model is centered around the belief that it is better for the well-being of seniors with chronic care needs to be served in the community whenever possible. Find out if one of the 61 PACE Programs is located in your area.
Review Date: November 05, 2012
National PACE Association
