Visit these great sites to learn more about taking care of yourself and your loved ones during retirement…
Geriatric Care Management
- Eldercare locator (800-677-1116): www.eldercare.gov
- Aging Life Care Association: www.aginglifecare.org
- National Academy of Certified Care Managers (800-962-2260): www.naccm.net
Nursing Home Selection
- Medline Plus (National institutes of Health): www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/nursinghomes.html
- A Place for Mom: www.aplaceformom.com
Hospice Selection & End of Life Planning
- Caring Connections (National Hospice Foundation, 800-658-8898) www.caringinfo.org
- Assistive Technology: www.abledata.com
- Age in Place Technology Watch: www.ageinplacetech.com
- Alzheimer’s Association: www.alz.org
Additional Health Resources
- Docubank (Emergency access to living wills and other healthcare documents, 610-667-3524): www.docubank.com
- Administration on Aging: www.aginginplace.org
- Web MD: www.webmd.com
- The Mayo Clinic: www.mayoclinic.com
- Caregiver support- https://www.homehealthcareagencies.com/resources/caregiving-tips/
- Medical Alert Systems: https://www.reviews.com/blog/senior-friendly-guide-medical-alert-systems/
- Mesothelioma: https://mesothelioma.net/