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Additional Resources
Administration on Aging
This site includes information and resources designed for older Americans and
their families as well as those concerned about providing opportunities and
services to enrich the lives of older people and support their independence.
ALS Association
The ALS Association (ALSA) is the only national not-for-profit voluntary health
organization dedicated solely to the fight against ALS, or Amyotrophic Lateral
Sclerosis (often called Lou Gehrig's disease). The mission of The ALS Association
is to find a cure for and improve living with ALS.
Alzheimer's Association
The oldest and largest national voluntary health organization dedicated to research
for the causes, cure, and prevention of Alzheimer's disease and to providing
education and support services to Alzheimer's patients, their families and caregivers.
American Cancer Society
A nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization. Headquartered in
Atlanta, Georgia, the ACS has state divisions and more than 3,400 local offices.
American Geriatrics Society
The premier professional organization of health care providers dedicated to
improving the health and well-being of all older adults. With an active membership
of over 6,000 health care professionals, the AGS has a long history of effecting
change in the provision of health care for older adults.
Centers
for Medicare and Medicaid Services
The Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA) is now the Centers for Medicare
& Medicaid Services (CMS). They now have an increased emphasis on responsiveness
to beneficiaries and providers, and quality improvement.
Department of Veterans Affairs
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers a spectrum of geriatric and extended
care services to veterans enrolled in its health care system.
Medicare.gov
The Official U.S. Government Site for People with Medicare. This web site gives
up to date information regarding the nursing home, address, if they are Medicare
and Medicaid approved, etc.
National Association of Professional
Geriatric Care Managers
A non-profit, association of professional practitioners whose purpose is the
development, advancement, and promotion of humane and dignified social, psychological,
and health care for the elderly and their families through counseling, treatment,
and the delivery of concrete services by qualified, certified providers. GCM
has more than 1,500 members who are excited at the opportunity of working with
Academy members.
Social Security Administration
The official web site of the Social Security Administration.
Free Report
Click on the following article title to request a copy of our free report on Setting the Stage for Medicaid or click here to view all available Special Reports.
Additional Resources
Here is a list of several Elder Law and Medicaid resources.
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