Resources For Professionals

Whether you’re looking to provide comfort, guidance, or understanding to those you serve, the tools you need are right here at your fingertips. Our library of articles has been designed to be both helpful and informative, both for professionals and for their patients. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of seniors in our community. If you or your patients have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Memory Care

Alzheimer’s Association

Provides information and services to people with Alzheimer’s, caregivers, researchers, physicians and health care professionals.
www.alz.org
An online catalog of The Green-Field Library, the nation’s oldest and foremost library and resource center devoted to increasing knowledge about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

Alzheimer’s Foundation Of America

Provides an introduction to Alzheimer’s Disease and caregiving, as well as connections to social workers and other Alzheimer’s-related resources. Other AFA services include a toll-free hotline, educational and social services, care connections, professional development, advocacy and research grants.
www.alzfdn.org

Dementia Friendly America (DFA)

A national network of communities, organizations and individuals seeking to ensure that communities across the U.S. are equipped to support people living with dementia and their caregivers.
www.dfamerica.org

Dementia Friendly America (DFA)

An award-winning, evidence-informed training program for those who support people living with dementia.
www.livingdementia.ca

Aging

Active Aging Week

A weeklong campaign that calls attention to the positivity of aging today. It showcases the capabilities of older adults as fully participating members of society and spotlights the role models that lead the way.
www.activeagingweek.com

Falls Prevention

Evidence-based falls prevention programs, tools and practices from the National Council on Aging.
www.ncoa.org/healthy-aging/falls-prevention

LeadingAge

LeadingAge is an association of 5,600 not-for-profit organizations dedicated to expanding the world of possibilities for aging. We advance policies, promote practices and conduct research that supports, enables and empowers people to live fully as they age.
www.leadingage.org

National Institute on Aging

With nearly 8,500 materials relating to Alzheimer’s, the database includes fact sheets, textbook chapters, journal articles, brochures, teaching manuals, directories, videos and other media, bibliographies, program descriptions, monographs, reports, and newsletters.
www.nia.nih.gov/health/alzheimers

The American Society on Aging (ASA)

Resource to cultivate leadership, advance knowledge, and strengthen the skills of those who work with, and on behalf of, older adults.
www.asaging.org/

Younger Next Year

Through practical examples and real-world scenarios, nationally renowned physician Dr. Henry Lodge shares his influential findings on how physical and social engagement can actually reverse the effects of aging.
www.youngernextyear.com

Senior Living & Caregiving

AARP/AARP Caregiver Support Group

The AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering Americans 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. The linked website provides information on caregiving support, nearby doctors and agencies, advice on helping an older adult manage their finances, and tips on making the decision to move a senior to an assisted living facility or help them to live at home independently.
https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/

Aging Care

Helps family caregivers find senior housing, in-home care, elder care resources, and caregiver support.
www.agingcare.com/Articles/how-to-talk-to-parents-about-assisted-living-153013.htm/a>

Caregiver Action Network

The Caregiver Action Network (CAN) is the nation’s leading family caregiver organization working to improve the quality of life for the more than 90 million Americans who care for loved ones with chronic conditions, disabilities, diseases, or the frailties of old age. The linked article provides caregivers with a list of agencies and organizations aimed to help their mission.
www.caregiveraction.org/resources/agencies-and-organizations

Hearing Made Clear

An in-depth guide for understanding the latest research on hearing loss prevention.
www.aarp.org/content/dam/aarp/health/conditions_treatments/2012-01/2012-Hearing-Guide-AARP.pdf

Nursing Home Inspect

Provides a facility’s size, how many deficiencies were found in recent inspections, fines levied, and whether there have been sufficient problems that Medicare/Medicaid payments have been suspended.
www.projects.propublica.org

Quality Check

Lists Joint Commission accreditation status of long-term care organizations.
www.qualitycheck.org

Solutions for Seniors

Provides products such as medical supplies, bariatric medical equipment, handicap equipment and accessories, and home health care products aimed to enhance the quality of life for seniors.
www.solutions-for-seniors.info

Financial Services

Elderlife Financial Services

Offers financial information, guidance and solutions to seniors and families who are interested in assisted living, a continuing care retirement community or an age 55-plus community.
www.elderlifefinancial.com

Life Care Funding

Life Care Funding seeks to help families pay for the expensive costs of long term care.
www.leadingage.org

Medicare.gov

U.S. Government site for Medicare.
www.medicare.gov

Medicare Interactive

Explains the enrollment process for Medicare.
www.medicareinteractive.org

Medicare Rights Center

A national, nonprofit consumer service organization that works to ensure access to affordable health care for older adults and people with disabilities through counseling and advocacy, educational programs and public policy initiatives.
www.medicarerights.org

Nursing Home Compare

Has detailed information about every Medicare and Medicaid nursing home in the country. You can search to find nursing homes based on a location and compare the quality of care they provide and their staffing
www.medicare.gov/nursinghomecompare/search.html

Veterans Financial

Representatives specialize in funding options that pay for current or future long term care expenses as well as retirement income planning, IRA tax minimization and Inheritance maximization.
www.veteransfinancial.com

Health & Wellness

American Heart Association

Provides extensive resources for building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Resources include the latest clinical research, tips for weight management and a nutrition center to help all members of the family.
www.americanheart.org

American Stroke Association

https://www.stroke.org/

Medline Plus

An illustrated medical encyclopedia, extensive information about drugs, interactive patient tutorials and health news.
www.medlineplus.gov

Stay Well

An organization that motivates and empowers individuals to take active rolls in their own health, through the science of behavioral change.
www.staywell.com

WebMD

Provides access to credible senior living resources for health and wellness news, symptom checkers and helpful tips.
www.webmd.com

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