Taking Care of the Aging

April 17, 2008

Resources For the Aging (but young at heart)

These are some resources for those who are helping any elderly persons, aging parents or relatives.

1. Medicare

2. Social Security Administration Here is the social security site, use to access information about social security and disability benefits.

3. California Department of Managed Health Care This is the link to the California Department of Managed Health Care- HMO Help Center, where consumers can file complaints and ask questions about HMO care

4. California Office of the Patient Advocate How to file a complaint with your medical insurance

5. AARP.

6. Hospice Link for resources on hospice care, and end of life issues

7. National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization- for professionals, patients, and caregivers

8. Caregiver resources

9. California Government site on advanced directives

10. California Association for Adult Day Services

11. Meals on wheels

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