Maryland Department of Aging

GROWS

National Private Duty Association

Alzheimer's Association

Administration on Aging
Learn more about the Older Americans Act, the federal legislation establishing the AoA and authorizing a range of programs that offer services and opportunities for older Americans and their caregivers.

Agenet
Legal, Insurance, Financial, and housing resources for seniors.

Alzheimer's Association
A national network of chapters, is the largest national voluntary health organization committed to finding a cure for Alzheimer’s and helping those affected by the disease.

American Association for Respiratory Care
AARC is the only professional society for respiratory therapists in hospitals and with home care companies, managers of respiratory and cardiopulmonary services, and educators who provide respiratory care training.

Caring News
Information, Advice and Support for adult caregiving. Includes articles and resources to assist family caregivers and healthcare professionals who desire information about home care services.

 

A Position Paper by the National Private Duty Association.
Consumer and worker risks from the use of nurse registries and independent contractors.
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Seniors' Abilities Guide Care Choices.
One of the most important decisions people can make in planning for the future is about the care and assistance they will need as they age.
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Senior Optioins: Affordable Alternatives to Traditional Care.
The rising cost of care for the elderly in the United States has been the focus of alarming headlines for families facing decisions about the long-term care of senior loved-ones.
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Do you have a Senior Care Plan?
These days, people are living a lot longer and in better health than they used to. As a result, many people put off thinking about the care they might need as they get older.
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Prescription Errors Pose Dangers to Seniors.
A recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that nearly one in every 12 American seniors are prescribed inappropriate drugs, leading to significant negative side effects, higher health costs and even worsening symptoms the drugs are meant to treat.
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