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AARP
AARP's (formerly known as the American Association of Retired Persons)
vision is to excel as a dynamic presence in every community, shaping
and enriching the experience of aging for each member and for society.
www.aarp.org
Alzheimer's Disease Education
& Referral Center
Information on Alzheimer's Disease
www.alzheimers.org/adear
Center for Social Gerontology
A non-profit research, training and social policy organization dedicated
to promoting the individual autonomy of older persons and advancing
their well-being in society.
www.tcsg.org
Consumer Consortium on Assisted Living
The Consumer Consortium on Assisted Living is the only national
consumer-focused advocacy organization dedicated solely to the needs
and rights of assisted living residents.
www.ccal.org
The Eden
Alternative™
Creating coalitions of people and organizations that are committed
to creating better social and physical environments for people.
www.edenalternative.com
ElderWeb
The oldest and largest aging and eldercare sourcebook on the Web.
This award-winning site is designed to be a research site for both
professionals and family members looking for information on eldercare
and long term care, and includes links to information on legal,
financial, medical, and housing issues, as well as policy, research,
and statistics.
www.elderweb.com
GAO Publications
The General Accounting Office is the investigative arm of Congress.
GAO exists to support the Congress in meeting its Constitutional
responsibilities and to help improve the performance and accountability
of the federal government for the American people.
www.gao.gov
Health Care Intelligence Network
An electronic publishing company providing high-quality information
on the business of healthcare.
www.hin.com
HCFA Information
The federal agency that administers Medicare, Medicaid and the State
Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP).
www.hcfa.gov
HCFA Nursing
Home Surveys
The primary purpose of this tool is to provide detailed information
about the performance of every Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing
home in the country.
www.medicare.gov/NHcompare/home.asp
HCFA Shared
Innovations in Quality
The goal of SIQ is to collect and develop a repository of innovative
ideas and professional standards/guidelines that are improving the
quality of life and quality of care for residents in nursing homes.
www.hcfa.gov/medicaid/siq/siqhmpg.htm
National Citizens' Coalition for
Nursing Home Reform
We are consumers and advocates who define and achieve quality for
people with long-term care needs.
www.nccnhr.org
National Health Law Project
The National Health Law Program is a national public interest law
firm that seeks to improve health care for America's working and
unemployed poor, minorities, the elderly and people with disabilities.
www.healthlaw.org
Office of
Inspector General Evaluations and Inspections
Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement information and related reports.
www.dhhs.gov/progorg/oei/whatsnew.html
Pioneer Network
The Pioneer Network advocates and facilitates deep system change
and transformation in our culture of aging.
www.pioneernetwork.org
Senior Law Homepage
This is a Web site where senior citizens, their families, attorneys,
social workers, and financial planners, can access information about
Elder Law, Medicare, Medicaid, estate planning, trusts and the rights
of the elderly and disabled.
www.seniorlaw.com
US Congress- Legislation Information
Legislative information on the Internet.
thomas.loc.gov
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