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Below is a list of other state and national websites.
Come back often, as we regularly update this list with new and interesting sites.
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Administration on Aging - a wide ranging source of information on aging sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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www.aoa.dhh.gov
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Alzheimer's Association - The largest national voluntary health organization supporting Alzheimer's research and care.
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www.alz.org
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American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging - A national association committed to advancing the vision of healthy, affordable, ethical long-term care for America . The association represents 5,600 mission-driven, not-for-profit nursing homes, continuing care retirement communities, assisted living and senior housing facilities, and community service organizations.
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www.aahsa.org
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American Association of Retired Persons - A nonprofit, non partisan membership organization for people over 50.
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www.aarp.org
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American Health Care Association - A non-profit federation of affiliated state health organizations representing the long term care community to the nation at large - to government, business leaders, and the general public.
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www.ahca.org
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American Parkinson Disease Association, Inc. - A comprehensive resource for those interested in Parkinson's Disease, treatments of Parkinson's Disease, current medical breakthroughs, and support group for Parkinson's Disease
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www.apdaparkinson.org
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Broward County Senior Living Resource Guide - A resource for those interested in locating an ideal living assisted living environment in the Broward COunty, Florida area.
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www.browardcountyseniorliving.com
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Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - A valuable resource with information on all of the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
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cms.hhs.gov
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Department of Veterans Affairs - Official government site for American Veterans, their spouses, survivors and dependants .
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www.va.gov
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Elder Life Planning - A resource library to find out about the latest news in long term health care, care management, elder law, and retirement housing alternatives.
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www.ElderLifePlanning.com
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Florida Agency for Health Care Administration - A resource guide for those interested in researching health care: the current providers, facilities, insurance, and current issues.
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www.fdhc.state.fl.us
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Florida Council on Aging - A statewide network of professionals in aging committed to serving Florida 's diverse aging interests through education, information-sharing and advocacy.
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www.FCOA.org
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Florida Department of Elder Affairs - A resource for those interested in researching every aspect, including the nuances of care for the elderly.
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http://elderaffairs.state.fl.us
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| Florida Department of Health - Allows you to look up information on individual medical providers such as physicians, home helath aides, nurses, etc. |
www.doh.state.fl.us |
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Florida Medical Association - An advocate for physicians and their patients to promote the public health, to ensure high standards in medical education and ethics, and to enhance the quality and availability of health care.
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www.FMAOnline.org
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Florida State Guardianship Association - Dedicated to promoting the protection, dignity, and value of incapacitated persons through a code of ethics, advocacy, and the dissemination of information.
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www.FloridaGuardians.com
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Healthfinder - A Federal Website that links to carefully selected information and Web sites from over 1,800 health-related organizations.
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www.healthfinder.org
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Last Acts - A national Coalition to improve care and caring near the end of life.
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www.lastacts.org
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Medicare - The official U.S. Government site for People with Medicare.
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www.medicare.gov
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MedLine - An extensive collection of published medical information form The National Library of Medicine.
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www.nlm.nih.gov
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National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys - A resource of information, education, networking and assistance to those who must deal with the many specialized issues involved with legal services to the elderly and disabled.
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www.naela.com
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National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers - A non-profit, professional organization of practitioners whose goal is the advancement of dignified care for the elderly and their families.
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www.caremanager.org
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The National Center on Elder Abuse - A consortium of six partners who provide elder abuse information to professionals and the public.
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www.elderabusecenter.org
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National Council on Aging - Dedicated to promoting the dignity, self-determination, well being, and contributions of older persons.
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www.ncoa.org
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National Family Caregivers Association - A grass roots organization created to educate, support, empower and speak up for the millions of Americans who care for chronically ill, aged or disabled loved ones.
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www.nfcacares.org
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National Guardianship Association - Promotes a nationally recognized standard of excellence in guardianship.
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www.guardianship.org
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National Stroke Association - A resource for those interested in researching the causes of strokes, support groups, current events, and medical breakthroughs for strokes
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www.stroke.org
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SeniorPro - A resource for those interested in researching senior care providers, their referrals, and recommendations.
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www.SeniorPro.com
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