Federal, State, and Local Administration on Aging (AoA)
Federal, State, and local Administrations on Aging service a wide variety of elder care information needs from accommodations and services in the client locality to information on how to recognize and report elder abuse. Links to these programs and their down links can be inserted into the care transition interventions column.
For AoA programs: http://www.aoa.gov/AoARoot/AoA_Programs/index.aspx
The new name for the AoA is "Administration for Community Living, or ACL" which includes the old AoA. The ACL program list can be accessed at: http://acl.gov/Programs/Index.aspx#Adults
For interactive map to find elder abuse resources: http://www.ncea.aoa.gov/stop_abuse/get_help/state/index.aspx
Local Programs by zip code, city, or state: http://eldercare.gov/Eldercare.NET/Public/Index.aspx
For Alamance County, NC: http://eldercare.gov/eldercare.net/Public/Search_Results.aspx
Federal, State, and local Administrations on Aging service a wide variety of elder care information needs from accommodations and services in the client locality to information on how to recognize and report elder abuse. Links to these programs and their down links can be inserted into the care transition interventions column.
For AoA programs: http://www.aoa.gov/AoARoot/AoA_Programs/index.aspx
The new name for the AoA is "Administration for Community Living, or ACL" which includes the old AoA. The ACL program list can be accessed at: http://acl.gov/Programs/Index.aspx#Adults
For interactive map to find elder abuse resources: http://www.ncea.aoa.gov/stop_abuse/get_help/state/index.aspx
Local Programs by zip code, city, or state: http://eldercare.gov/Eldercare.NET/Public/Index.aspx
For Alamance County, NC: http://eldercare.gov/eldercare.net/Public/Search_Results.aspx
Departments of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
State DHHS departments offer an extensive variety of services for older adults and family caregivers. Most counties have local extensions of the state DHHS. For North Carolina discharge agents and residents a comprehensive alphabetical listing of all programs and services can be found at http://www.ncdhhs.gov/sitemap/services-atoz.htm For discharge agents and residents outside of North Carolina the interactive map locating the ten regions of the U.S. Health and Human Services Department can be found at http://www.hhs.gov/about/. Contact links for each state Department of Health and Human Services can be found at the regional site corresponding to the interactive map.
State DHHS departments offer an extensive variety of services for older adults and family caregivers. Most counties have local extensions of the state DHHS. For North Carolina discharge agents and residents a comprehensive alphabetical listing of all programs and services can be found at http://www.ncdhhs.gov/sitemap/services-atoz.htm For discharge agents and residents outside of North Carolina the interactive map locating the ten regions of the U.S. Health and Human Services Department can be found at http://www.hhs.gov/about/. Contact links for each state Department of Health and Human Services can be found at the regional site corresponding to the interactive map.
National Institute of Health Senior Health Guide
NIHSeniorHealth makes aging-related health information easily accessible for family members and friends seeking reliable, easy to understand online health information. This site was developed by the National Institute on Aging and the National Library of Medicine both part of the National Institutes of Health. Click http://nihseniorhealth.gov/
NIHSeniorHealth makes aging-related health information easily accessible for family members and friends seeking reliable, easy to understand online health information. This site was developed by the National Institute on Aging and the National Library of Medicine both part of the National Institutes of Health. Click http://nihseniorhealth.gov/
CountyOffice.org
CountyOffice.org is an internet database of county government offices in the United States. Use this site to locate your county assessor, board of elections, chamber of commerce, child support offices, colleges (many have courses free or reduced fee to seniors), coroner, courts, clerk, district attorney, DMV, fire departments (many have EMT & Rescue units, and programs to replace your smoke detector batteries for free), hospitals, IRS office, jails, libraries (books, DVDs, music DVDs, etc), medical examiner, parks department (senior centers are usually listed here), post offices, police departments (elder abuse reporting), prisons, private schools, probation departments, public schools, recorder of deeds, social security offices, sheriff (elder abuse reporting), tax collector (many county tax departments have programs for low income seniors to pay reduced taxes), treasurer, and unemployment offices. This database includes names, addresses, phone numbers, and fax numbers. I have coded organizations that would be of interest to seniors in red. Visit this site and check out your county; then make a list of thee important numbers and keep them by ALL of your phones today!
CountyOffice.org is an internet database of county government offices in the United States. Use this site to locate your county assessor, board of elections, chamber of commerce, child support offices, colleges (many have courses free or reduced fee to seniors), coroner, courts, clerk, district attorney, DMV, fire departments (many have EMT & Rescue units, and programs to replace your smoke detector batteries for free), hospitals, IRS office, jails, libraries (books, DVDs, music DVDs, etc), medical examiner, parks department (senior centers are usually listed here), post offices, police departments (elder abuse reporting), prisons, private schools, probation departments, public schools, recorder of deeds, social security offices, sheriff (elder abuse reporting), tax collector (many county tax departments have programs for low income seniors to pay reduced taxes), treasurer, and unemployment offices. This database includes names, addresses, phone numbers, and fax numbers. I have coded organizations that would be of interest to seniors in red. Visit this site and check out your county; then make a list of thee important numbers and keep them by ALL of your phones today!
The American Geriatrics Society Health In Aging Foundation
The Health in Aging Foundation's flagship initiative is the Health in Aging site, a one-stop, comprehensive source of up-to-date information about what to do to stay healthy, and what to do when health problems arise in later life. The site’s Aging & Health: A to Z section for example, offers information on more than 60 health conditions common among older people, including symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment options. Special Unique to Older Adults sections provide additional information about complications that may occur with a given health problem, and what to do if you, or an older adult you care for, has these complications. We have included nicely designed and downloadable resources that can be printed out and shared with patients as needed. This site contains lots of downloads on medications older adult should avoid, over medication, making your wishes known, home and community care, and a great locator/referral list by search criteria for Geriatric Physicians and health professionals. To go to this site click here: http://www.healthinaging.org/
The Health in Aging Foundation's flagship initiative is the Health in Aging site, a one-stop, comprehensive source of up-to-date information about what to do to stay healthy, and what to do when health problems arise in later life. The site’s Aging & Health: A to Z section for example, offers information on more than 60 health conditions common among older people, including symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment options. Special Unique to Older Adults sections provide additional information about complications that may occur with a given health problem, and what to do if you, or an older adult you care for, has these complications. We have included nicely designed and downloadable resources that can be printed out and shared with patients as needed. This site contains lots of downloads on medications older adult should avoid, over medication, making your wishes known, home and community care, and a great locator/referral list by search criteria for Geriatric Physicians and health professionals. To go to this site click here: http://www.healthinaging.org/
Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (NC PACE)
The North Carolina PACE program mimics a national model (for Federal guidelines see http://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Health-Plans/pace/downloads/PACEFactSheet.pdf below) for a capitated managed care program for the frail elderly wishing to age in place in the home. The program is regulated by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid and combines those two funding streams to serve persons who meet the criteria for nursing facility level of care. The overall goal of PACE is to manage all of the health and medical needs of the frail elderly population to keep them out of hospitals and skilled nursing facilities for as long as possible. To be eligible for PACE a person must be 55 years of age or older, be on Medicaid and determined by the state to need the level of care corresponding to nursing home services, reside in an approved PACE service area, and reside in a residence that meets health and safety standards with family members and others available to provide care. This program is administrated by the North Carolina Department of Medical Assistance which is a part of the NC Department of Health and Human Services.
For Federal guidelines see http://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Health-Plans/pace/downloads/PACEFactSheet.pdf
For a complete listing of the services provided by North Carolina PACE see this link: http://www.ncdhhs.gov/dma/services/pace.htm.
The North Carolina PACE program mimics a national model (for Federal guidelines see http://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Health-Plans/pace/downloads/PACEFactSheet.pdf below) for a capitated managed care program for the frail elderly wishing to age in place in the home. The program is regulated by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid and combines those two funding streams to serve persons who meet the criteria for nursing facility level of care. The overall goal of PACE is to manage all of the health and medical needs of the frail elderly population to keep them out of hospitals and skilled nursing facilities for as long as possible. To be eligible for PACE a person must be 55 years of age or older, be on Medicaid and determined by the state to need the level of care corresponding to nursing home services, reside in an approved PACE service area, and reside in a residence that meets health and safety standards with family members and others available to provide care. This program is administrated by the North Carolina Department of Medical Assistance which is a part of the NC Department of Health and Human Services.
For Federal guidelines see http://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Health-Plans/pace/downloads/PACEFactSheet.pdf
For a complete listing of the services provided by North Carolina PACE see this link: http://www.ncdhhs.gov/dma/services/pace.htm.
Piedmont Triad Resource Council of North Carolina
Many states have a voluntary association of local urban and rural governments authorized by state laws to jointly decide, plan, and manage the processes by which government services are provided to residents of their region. These organizations promote regional issues, and solve short and long term problems best addressed at the regional level such as funding, cohesion, work force development, regional initiatives, and memberships of government as well as private organizational memberships. For the Central North Carolina region this association is known as the Piedmont Triad Resource Council (PTRC). Many of the organizations given mention in this section belong to the PTRC. The PTRC maintains up to date directories of aging service providers and long term care facilities in their region.
Links to these directories can be found at http://www.ptrc.org/index.aspx?page=224.
Many states have a voluntary association of local urban and rural governments authorized by state laws to jointly decide, plan, and manage the processes by which government services are provided to residents of their region. These organizations promote regional issues, and solve short and long term problems best addressed at the regional level such as funding, cohesion, work force development, regional initiatives, and memberships of government as well as private organizational memberships. For the Central North Carolina region this association is known as the Piedmont Triad Resource Council (PTRC). Many of the organizations given mention in this section belong to the PTRC. The PTRC maintains up to date directories of aging service providers and long term care facilities in their region.
Links to these directories can be found at http://www.ptrc.org/index.aspx?page=224.
Older Adult Focus (for older adults and caregivers alike)
This website is a treasure chest of information, tutorials, and videos to help care givers and care recipients prevent/ manage disease, maintain/ build physical and cognitive function, and, continue/renew engagement with life.
Link: http://www.olderadultfocus.org/Optimize/optlearn.htm
This website is a treasure chest of information, tutorials, and videos to help care givers and care recipients prevent/ manage disease, maintain/ build physical and cognitive function, and, continue/renew engagement with life.
Link: http://www.olderadultfocus.org/Optimize/optlearn.htm
Prevent Nursing Home Abuse
Nursing home abuse is a very difficult issue to face. At this site the reader can investigate their questions on abuse, and get free advice using the "contact us". Physical forms of abuse include: Bed sores, injuries due to bed rails, falls and fracture injuries producing marks, physical restraints, poor hygiene and general unkempt appearance. Physical forms of abuse can be detected on the body by the keen observer; however, some abuse such as sexual, contamination, medication errors, and dehydration are not easy to detect. Much harder to detect are the psychological and social forms of abuse such as: Neglect, under staffing, demeaning speech, yelling and scolding, denial, and isolation. Get the nursing home abuse guide today at http://www.nursinghomeabuseguide.org/ and protect your loved one from nursing home abuse!
Nursing home abuse is a very difficult issue to face. At this site the reader can investigate their questions on abuse, and get free advice using the "contact us". Physical forms of abuse include: Bed sores, injuries due to bed rails, falls and fracture injuries producing marks, physical restraints, poor hygiene and general unkempt appearance. Physical forms of abuse can be detected on the body by the keen observer; however, some abuse such as sexual, contamination, medication errors, and dehydration are not easy to detect. Much harder to detect are the psychological and social forms of abuse such as: Neglect, under staffing, demeaning speech, yelling and scolding, denial, and isolation. Get the nursing home abuse guide today at http://www.nursinghomeabuseguide.org/ and protect your loved one from nursing home abuse!
LGBT Center of Raleigh
This website is a one stop shop open to all community members wishing to learn how to make their business, event, or personal lives more inclusive of others. This website has it all and offers alot to all people from events, programs, resources, library, volunteer opportunities, and much much more. The LGBT Center of Raleigh is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of the community. If you are a business you might be interested in their resource guide "OutGuide" and listing of events. To learn more click: http://www.lgbtcenterofraleigh.com/
This website is a one stop shop open to all community members wishing to learn how to make their business, event, or personal lives more inclusive of others. This website has it all and offers alot to all people from events, programs, resources, library, volunteer opportunities, and much much more. The LGBT Center of Raleigh is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of the community. If you are a business you might be interested in their resource guide "OutGuide" and listing of events. To learn more click: http://www.lgbtcenterofraleigh.com/
The Mayo Clinic
“Find a Disease by its First Letter” is a great way to save time while getting the latest up to date disease specific information, tests and procedures, drugs, and supplements. READ ABOUT YOUR SPECIFIC CONDITIONS before visiting your physician.
Click this link to begin learning: http://www.mayoclinic.org/patient-care-and-health-information
“Find a Disease by its First Letter” is a great way to save time while getting the latest up to date disease specific information, tests and procedures, drugs, and supplements. READ ABOUT YOUR SPECIFIC CONDITIONS before visiting your physician.
Click this link to begin learning: http://www.mayoclinic.org/patient-care-and-health-information
Medications
GoodRx
A great site to gather drug information, discount coupons on drugs in your area, price comparisons in your area, side effects, video images to recognize the drug, latest news on the drug, commonly used names, pharacology classification, and other information about a drug. To research a drug, click this link: http://www.goodrx.com/ and select drug library from the top tool bar menu. As with all medical information, consult your physician before making any medical changes.
MedicineNet.com
This website does exactly what they say, “We Bring Doctor’s Knowledge to You”. You can have a lot of fun researching diseases in "symptom checker" at the top menu bar by the part of the human body affected and by disease name, symptoms by using an interactive body map, drugs, and much more. You can even click "pet health" at the top menu bar to check your pet's condition. To access this information click: http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/hp.asp As with all medical information, consult your physician before making any medical changes.
Trouble Affording Medications
There are two avenues that should be investigated when you or your loved one is having trouble affording their medications. Both avenues are means tested which means if you make too much money or have investments, you will be asked to use your wealth before you use "the peoples" money. See these two opportunities below:
Medicare Part D Extra Help Program at http://www.medicare.gov/your-medicare-costs/help-paying-costs/extra-help/level-of-extra-help.html
Social Security Administration Extra Help pfd at http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10525.pdf
GoodRx
A great site to gather drug information, discount coupons on drugs in your area, price comparisons in your area, side effects, video images to recognize the drug, latest news on the drug, commonly used names, pharacology classification, and other information about a drug. To research a drug, click this link: http://www.goodrx.com/ and select drug library from the top tool bar menu. As with all medical information, consult your physician before making any medical changes.
MedicineNet.com
This website does exactly what they say, “We Bring Doctor’s Knowledge to You”. You can have a lot of fun researching diseases in "symptom checker" at the top menu bar by the part of the human body affected and by disease name, symptoms by using an interactive body map, drugs, and much more. You can even click "pet health" at the top menu bar to check your pet's condition. To access this information click: http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/hp.asp As with all medical information, consult your physician before making any medical changes.
Trouble Affording Medications
There are two avenues that should be investigated when you or your loved one is having trouble affording their medications. Both avenues are means tested which means if you make too much money or have investments, you will be asked to use your wealth before you use "the peoples" money. See these two opportunities below:
Medicare Part D Extra Help Program at http://www.medicare.gov/your-medicare-costs/help-paying-costs/extra-help/level-of-extra-help.html
Social Security Administration Extra Help pfd at http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10525.pdf