RESOURCES & INFORMATION
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MEDICARE RX EDUCATION
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www.medicarerxeducation.org |
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Thorough information about the prescription drug plan
changes
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MEDICARE NURSING HOME RATINGS
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www.medicare.gov/Nhcompare/Home.asp |
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Tool enables you to read about ratings of local nursing homes
in your area.
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NATIONAL ACADEMY OF ELDER LAW ATTORNEYS
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www.naela.org |
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Locate elder law attorneys in your area
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NATIONAL ADULT DAY SERVICES ASSOCIATION (NADSA)
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www.nadsa.org |
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866-890-7357 |
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NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR CAREGIVING
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www.caregiving.org |
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NATIONAL FAMILY CAREGIVERS ASSOCIATION
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www.nfcacares.org |
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800-896-3650 |
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NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH
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www.nih.gov/health |
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NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY
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www.nmss.org |
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800-Fight-MS (800-344-4867) |
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NATIONAL PARKINSON FOUNDATION
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www.parkinson.org |
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800-327-4545 / 305-547-6666 |
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SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (On-line)
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www.ssa.gov |
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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR HOME CARE
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www.nahc.org |
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Advises on selecting a home care or hospice provider
and locating
agencies in your local area |
202-547-7424 |
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THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR ASSISTED LIVING
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www.ncal.org |
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Information on all aspects of assisted living and
residential care facilities
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202-842-4444 |
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NATIONAL CITIZENS' COALITION FOR NURSING HOME REFORM
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www.nccnhr.org |
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202-332-2275 |
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NATIONAL COUNCIL ON AGING
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www.ncoa.org |
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Promoting the dignity, self-determination, well-being,
and contributions of
older persons. |
202-479-1200 |
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NATIONAL COUNCIL ON PATIENT INFORMATION AND EDUCATION
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www.talkaboutrx.org |
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Learn what questions to ask when taking prescription
and nonprescription
medicines and how to use them safely |
301-656-8565 |
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NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION
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www.nmha.org |
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Free information about mental health, mental illness,
and local treatment
facilities. |
800-969-6642 |
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NATIONAL TRANSIT RESOURCE CENTER
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800-527-8279 |
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Provide referrals for transportation for seniors
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SAFEMEDICATION.COM
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www.safemedication.com |
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SafeMedication.com by American Society of Health-System
Pharmacists
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RESOURCES FOR SENIOR LIVING: ASSISTED LIVING AND SPECIAL CARE RESIDENCES
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http:// www.seniorlivingnow.com |
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RESOURCES FOR SENIOR LIVING
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
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www.healthfinder.gov |
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U.S. agency for protecting the health of U.S. residents
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877-696-6775 or 202-619-0257 |
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WebMD
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www.webmd.com |
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General medical site with definitions of medical terms,
information
on diseases and available treatments |
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WELL SPOUSE ASSOCIATION
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www.wellspouse.org |
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Information on support for spousal caregivers
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800-838-0879 |
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