Web Resources
Here are some valuable Internet web sites related to aging, care management, and dementia. Also, at the end are two important legal documents: the California Advance Healthcare Directive and the California General Durable Power of Attorney.
Eldernet
Links on health care for seniors and specific illnesses such as
Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, and heart disease.
Administration on Aging
The Administration on Aging (AoA) web site includes information
designed for older Americans and their families. Information includes
nation-wide health care, day care, in-home and elder legal services,
plus nutrition, prescription drugs and media advisories.
National Institute of Health
Information and resources for obtaining quality day care for elders.
National Institute of Aging
National Institute on Aging, the principal biomedical research agency
of the United States Government, promotes healthy aging through its
website.
Retirement Living
Directory of communities, services, products for elder care.
AgeNet
An information and referral network designed for aging parents and
their adult. Topic areas include: geriatric health, drugs, law,
insurance, finances, products and caregiver support.
American Association of Homes
and Services for the Aging
Website designed for consumers and family caregivers. Content includes
tips on choosing facilities and services; a searchable directory; links
and a bookstore.
Extended Care
Information Network
Extended Care website is a comprehensive resource for information on
over 60,000 elder care providers in the United States.
American Association of Retired
Persons
Find Modern Maturity and the Bulletin, events in your community,
information about health, advocacy, leisure, fun, money work, and AARP
programs.
Senior Net
The nonprofit SeniorNet provides adults 50+ in age with access to and
education about computer technology and the Internet to enhance their
lives and enable them to share their knowledge and wisdom.
National Association of
Professional Geriatric Care Managers
Find a directory of members of the NAPGCM.
American Society on Aging
Vast amount of information on aging through publications, communities,
online learning center, and chat.
Alzheimer’s Association of the
Greater San Francisco Bay Area
Offers services and information for families dealing with a family
member with Alzheimer’s Disease. Phone: 800-660-1993
Alameda
County Area Agency on Aging
Offers information and referral for all senior services. Phone:
510-577-1900
Family Caregiver Alliance
Offers services and information for families caring for someone with a
brain impairment. Phone: 415-434-3388
California Advance Healthcare Directive
You have the right to give instructions about your own healthcare. You
also have the right to name someone else to make health care decisions
for you. This form lets you do either or both of these things. It also
lets you express your wishes regarding donation of organs and the
designation of your primary physician. Courtesy of Caring Connections.(PDF format)