Aging and Elder Care Links of Interest
Health and Wellness
- Go4Life
Exercise and physical activity campaign from the National Institute on Aging at NIH designed to help you fit exercise and physical activity into daily life - Benefits CheckUp
Provided by the National Council on Aging - National Institutes of Health - Senior Health
Basic health and wellness information for older adults
Aging Resources
- U.P. Aging
Online source for long distance caregiving resources in the UP - UPCAP - Aging & Disability Resource Collaborative
Goal is to empower individuals to make informed choices and to streamline access to long-term care supports. Long-term care support includes a variety of in-home, community-based, and institutional services and programs. - Administration on Aging
Mission is to develop a comprehensive, coordinated and cost-effective system of home and community-based services that helps elderly individuals maintain their health and independence in their homes and communities - Aging Parents and Elder Care
Helping people overcome the challenges of elder care - Aging with Dignity
National non-profit organization with a mission to affirm and safeguard the human dignity of individuals as they age and to promote better care for those near the end of life - Steps to Choosing Long-Term Care
Courtesy of Medicare.gov - The Caregivers Marketplace
Receive cash back on eligible products that are not typically covered by insurance or Medicare – no matter where you buy them - National Clearinghouse for Long-Term Care Information
Developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to provide information and resources to help you and your family plan for future long-term care (LTC) needs - National Association of Area Agencies on Aging
Help older persons and persons with disabilities live with dignity and choices in their homes and communities for as long as possible
Caregiver Resources
- UPCAP - Caregiver Resources
Provides information about caregiver resources, assistance in gaining access to services, individual counseling, support and caregiver training, respite care and available supplemental services - Baraga-Houghton-Keweenaw Community Action Agency
Offers in-home services, light housekeeping, home chore, personal care services, and respite care services - Family Caregiver Alliance
FCA gives a public voice to caregivers. Has information about public policy and research, caregiving information and advice, Ffact sheets and publications, newsletters and groups. - Family Caregiver Support/Caregiving for Elderly Parents
Online destination for those seeking information and support as they care for aging parents, spouses, and other loved ones. Mission is to help the helpers. - Full Circle of Care
Hands-on help for family caregivers - National Family Caregivers Association
Offers a virtual library of information and educational materials ranging from national educational campaigns to Tips and Tools for family caregivers, information on agencies and organizations which provide caregiver support, to communicating effectively workshops - National PACE Association (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly)
Centered around the belief that it is better for the well-being of seniors with chronic care needs and their families to be served in the community whenever possible - National Center on Elder Abuse
- Work and Elder Care
Provides information on practical care strategies, legal and financial issues, sibling issues, hiring in-home help, locating resources, and more
Home Care and Hospice
- Aspirus Keweenaw Home Health and Hospice
- Baraga County Home Care and Hospice
- Portage Health Home Care
- Omega House
Provides end-of-life care (Houghton) - Portage Health Hospice Service
- Hospice Foundation of America
End-of-life care resources for professionals, patients, and families - National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
- Caring Connections
Hospice care and the importance of consumer engagement in end-of-life care - Department of Health and Human Services - Eldercare Locator
Volunteering
- Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly
Where service to the elderly begins by being a friend - Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
Volunteers aged 55 and over are matched according to their skills and interests with various public and nonprofit agencies and schools
Elder Law and Estate Planning
- Legal Services of Northern Michigan
Provides certain legal services to seniors age 60 or older and living in the UP, but asks users to contribute so that less fortunate seniors may benefit. Attorneys do no prepare paperwork, but can often help resolve issues by giving advice - Elder Law Answers
Find an attorney' ElderLaw 101, state information, resources - National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
Professional association who are dedicated to improving the quality of legal services provided to seniors and people with special needs - Understanding Estate Planning and Elder Law
Learn everything you need to know about estate planning and elder law by Michael Einheuser
Governmental Agencies
- Medicare.gov
Official U.S. Government site for Medicare
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