Resource Links for Elder Care Professionals
When counseling families about their loved ones, you can never have too much information. The following links can help in almost any situation of any client or constituent. If you'd like more information on a particular topic or if you need help in determining the best plan for someone in your care, simply contact your local Right at Home office. We'd be happy to assist you in any way possible.
- Healthline
- Aging in Place
- eCaring
- AgingCare
- Community War Veterans
Both founded by Vets and managed by Vets, their goal is to provide members and their families with helpful, pertinent information.
- AARP Caregiving
- Geriatric Mental Health Foundation
- Administration on Aging
- Alzheimer's Association
- American Association for Respiratory Care
- American Cancer Society
- American Diabetes Association
- American Heart Association
- American Hospice Foundation
- American Lung Association
- American Society on Aging
- American Stroke Association
- The Center for Social Gerontology
- CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
- Eldercare Locator
- Family Caregiver Alliance
- FirstGov
- National Alliance for Hispanic Health
- National Area Agencies on Aging
- National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers
- National Clearinghouse on the Direct Care Workforce
- National Council on Aging
- National Family Caregivers Association
- National Guardianship Association, Inc.
- National Parkinson Foundation
- National Policy & Resource Center on Nutrition & Aging
- National Private Duty Association
- ParentGiving.com
Parentgiving.com is a complete online resource for getting smart about caring for your aging parents, with hundreds of articles, experts on demand and a store with over 3500 of the most often needed home care products and medical supplies
- Philips Lifeline
A medical alert service trusted by hospitals and healthcare professionals.
- Philips Medication Dispensing Service
The Philips Medication Dispensing Service makes it easy to know what medication to take at what time.
- Third Age
- United We Ride
For additional resources, visit our Other Helpful Links page.
I feel better about myself knowing that the care that I give may help someone live a happier life. My greatest reward is in knowing that my presence makes a difference.
Mikole K.